# Light Review Existing Diffs

> Quick review of existing diffs without full PR context

- Skill: `emaraschio/light-review-existing-diffs` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 4 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add emaraschio/light-review-existing-diffs`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/emaraschio/light-review-existing-diffs/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: emaraschio (https://skillmd.com/u/emaraschio)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/emaraschio/light-review-existing-diffs

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## Overview

Perform a quick quality pass on current diffs to surface risky areas, ensure
polish, and flag follow-up actions for deeper review.

## Steps

1. **Scan recent changes**
    - List open branches or pending commits requiring review
    - Skim side-by-side diffs focusing on new or modified files
    - Note files or modules with large or complex edits
2. **Assess quality signals**
    - Watch for TODOs, debug code, or commented blocks needing cleanup
    - Verify naming, formatting, and imports follow project standards
    - Check that tests or documentation were updated when behavior changed
3. **Flag next actions**
    - Mark sections that warrant full review or pair programming
    - Capture questions or uncertainties to raise with the author
    - Document any quick fixes you can apply immediately

## Review Checklist

- [ ] High-risk files identified
- [ ] Debugging artifacts removed or flagged
- [ ] Style and conventions validated
- [ ] Tests/docs updates confirmed or requested
- [ ] Follow-up items recorded for deeper review

## Guardrails

- Raise nitpicks as optional and non-blocking; keep the pass fast.
- Flag security issues even in a light review, no matter how quick the pass.
- Do not commit, push, merge, or run production scripts without consent.