Code Review Checklist Generator

Generate thorough, contextual code review checklists that help reviewers focus on what matters most for each specific PR.

When to Use

• Before starting a code review to know what to look for

• When onboarding new team members to review standards

• To ensure consistent review quality across the team

• When reviewing unfamiliar parts of the codebase

Approach

• Analyze the Diff: Understand what files changed and the nature of changes

• Identify Patterns: Detect the type of change (feature, bugfix, refactor, etc.)

• Language-Specific Checks: Apply relevant checks for the programming language

• Project Context: Consider existing patterns and conventions in the codebase

• Generate Checklist: Produce prioritized, actionable review items

Checklist Categories

Security

• Input validation present

• No hardcoded secrets or credentials

• Proper authentication/authorization checks

• SQL injection prevention

• XSS prevention for web code

Performance

• No N+1 query patterns

• Appropriate caching considered

• No unnecessary loops or iterations

• Efficient data structures used

Maintainability

• Code is readable and self-documenting

• Functions are appropriately sized

• No code duplication

• Consistent naming conventions

Testing

• Unit tests cover new functionality

• Edge cases are tested

• Tests are meaningful, not just for coverage

Best Practices

• Prioritize security issues first

• Focus on logic errors over style nitpicks

• Consider the reviewer's time - highlight critical items

• Adapt checklist to project maturity level