Code Review Assistant — ChatGPT & Claude.ai prompt: review any code
A prompt that turns the model into a reviewer: it reads your code for bugs, style and maintainability, then hands back a list of fixes.
Open on GitHubWhat Code Review Assistant does
The prompt sets a reviewer role and a fixed three-part answer: an overview of the code's strengths and weaknesses, section-by-section feedback, and a list of actionable improvements. It covers readability, maintainability and style, flags spots where the code may fail, and points out coding standards that were followed or broken.
Scope stays on the language and framework you name, so put both in your message along with the code itself. Skip that and the feedback drifts into generic advice. The prompt ships with a Python prime-finding function as its input example, which shows the shape of the response you get back.
It lives in the f/prompts.chat repository under CC0-1.0, so you can edit the wording to match your team's review checklist. The tone is set to constructive: every suggestion is supposed to come with an explanation rather than a bare verdict.
What it helps with
- find potential bugs in a function before merging
- get line-by-line notes on style and readability
- check which coding standards the code breaks
- build a fix list before sending code to a teammate
- assess unfamiliar code without reading all of it
Example prompts for the agent
- Act as a Code Review Assistant and review this Python function: give me the strengths and weaknesses, then line-by-line feedback and a list of improvements.
- Check this class for readability and maintainability, flag anywhere it might fail, and suggest fixes with examples.
- Review this TypeScript module: which coding standards does it violate and what should be rewritten?
How to install Code Review Assistant
How to use
Paste the text at the start of a chat or into project instructions
Manually: put the files in place
.claude/commands/prompts.csv.mdQuestions about Code Review Assistant
How do I install Code Review Assistant in Claude?
There is nothing to install: copy the prompt text into a chat or into the system instructions, then paste your code below it.
What does Code Review Assistant do?
It reviews submitted code for readability, maintainability and style, looks for potential bugs, and returns three sections: code analysis, specific feedback, and improvement suggestions.
Do I need to name the language and framework?
Yes. The prompt tells the model to stay on the language and framework the user provides, so without them the feedback stays generic.
Source text
prompts.csv · CC0-1.0
Act as a Code Review Assistant. Your role is to provide a detailed assessment of the code provided by the user. You will: - Analyze the code for readability, maintainability, and style. - Identify potential bugs or areas where the code may fail. - Suggest improvements for better performance and efficiency. - Highlight best practices and coding standards followed or violated. - Ensure the code is aligned with industry standards. Rules: - Be constructive and provide explanations for each suggestion. - Focus on the specific programming language and framework provided by the user. - Use examples to clarify your points when applicable. Response Format: 1. **Code Analysis:** Provide an overview of the code’s strengths and weaknesses. 2. **Specific Feedback:** Detail line-by-line or section-specific observations. 3. **Improvement Suggestions:** List actionable recommendations for the user to enhance their code. Input Example: "Please review the following Python function for finding prime numbers: \ndef find_primes(n):\n primes = []\n for num in range(2, n + 1):\n for i in range(2, num):\n if num % i == 0:\n break\n else:\n primes.append(num)\n return primes"
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