Code Review Change Size
Keep AI-assisted code reviews focused by capping diff size and splitting oversized changes into the smallest reviewable stage.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/openai/codex --skill code-review-change-sizeWhat is this skill?
- Default ceiling of 800 changed lines unless the change is purely mechanical
- Complex logic changes should stay under 500 lines
- Requires staging advice when over limit based on actual diff, dependencies, and call sites
- Identifies the smallest coherent stage to land first when splits are needed
Adoption & trust: 1 installs on skills.sh; 89.7k GitHub stars; 3/3 security scanners passed (skills.sh audits); trending (+100% hot-view momentum).
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Common Questions / FAQ
Is Code Review Change Size safe to install?
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SKILL.md
READMESKILL.md - Code Review Change Size
Unless the change is mechanical the total number of changed lines should not exceed 800 lines. For complex logic changes the size should be under 500 lines. If the change is larger, explain whether it can be split into reviewable stages and identify the smallest coherent stage to land first. Base the staging suggestion on the actual diff, dependencies, and affected call sites.