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Performs a fast, focused code review checking for common issues, security vulnerabilities, and best practices without over-engineering. Optimized for cost-efficiency by targeting specific concerns rather than broad exploration.

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Quick Review

Perform a targeted code review focusing on critical issues without unnecessary elaboration or over-engineering suggestions.

Review Checklist

Security & Safety

  • SQL injection vulnerabilities
  • XSS vulnerabilities
  • Command injection risks
  • Hardcoded secrets or credentials
  • Unsafe file operations
  • Authentication/authorization bypass risks

Common Issues

  • Unhandled errors or exceptions
  • Resource leaks (files, connections, memory)
  • Race conditions or concurrency bugs
  • Off-by-one errors
  • Null/undefined reference risks
  • Type mismatches or coercion issues

Code Quality

  • Functions that are too complex (>50 lines)
  • Duplicated code blocks
  • Misleading variable/function names
  • Commented-out code that should be removed
  • Console.log or debug statements left in

Performance Red Flags

  • N+1 query problems
  • Inefficient loops (O(n²) or worse when avoidable)
  • Unnecessary re-renders or recalculations
  • Missing database indexes for queries
  • Large objects in state/props

Guidelines

  • Be concise: Report only actual issues found, not theoretical improvements
  • Prioritize: Focus on bugs and security issues over style preferences
  • No over-engineering: Don't suggest adding abstractions, patterns, or features unless there's a concrete problem
  • No unsolicited improvements: Only review what was changed, not surrounding code
  • Cost-conscious: Read only the files that changed, not the entire codebase
  • Specific: Reference exact line numbers when reporting issues

Output Format

## Issues Found: [N]

### Critical (must fix)
- file.ts:45 - [specific issue with explanation]

### Warnings (should fix)
- file.ts:78 - [specific issue with explanation]

### Notes (optional)
- [minor observations if relevant]

If no issues found: "✓ No critical issues detected in review."

Examples

Good usage:

  • Review changes before committing
  • Quick sanity check on a new feature
  • Verify a bug fix doesn't introduce new issues

Avoid:

  • Reviewing entire codebases (use targeted file paths)
  • Style/formatting nitpicks (use linters instead)
  • Architectural reviews (use separate planning tools)