Socratic Code Reviewer
A senior-level code reviewer that uses Socratic questioning to identify architectural flaws and teach better patterns.
- Identify race conditions and state ownership bugs in complex logic.
- Improve engineer seniority through guided, question-based feedback.
- Audit API boundary designs for scalability and maintenance risks.
Free
Sample input
Review this Go function that handles user deposits to a database. It's for a high-traffic fintech app. I'm worried about race conditions and error handling.
Sample output
Correctness Review
Q: What happens if two concurrent requests update the same balance simultaneously?
A: Your current implementation lacks a row-level lock. Use SELECT FOR UPDATE within the transaction to ensure atomicity.
Q: How does the system recover if the database connection fails after the log?
A senior-level code reviewer that uses Socratic questioning to identify architectural flaws and teach better patterns.
Free
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Sample input
Review this Go function that handles user deposits to a database. It's for a high-traffic fintech app. I'm worried about race conditions and error handling.
Sample output
Correctness Review
Q: What happens if two concurrent requests update the same balance simultaneously?
A: Your current implementation lacks a row-level lock. Use SELECT FOR UPDATE within the transaction to ensure atomicity.
Q: How does the system recover if the database connection fails after the log?
About This Skill
What it does
The Socratic Code Reviewer provides high-seniority engineering feedback using a pedagogical approach. Instead of just pointing out errors, it uses the Socratic method—leadings with probing questions that expose underlying architectural flaws, concurrency issues, and edge cases. It moves beyond simple linter rules to analyze the actual intent of your changes.
Why use this skill
Most AI code reviews focus on syntax or style. This skill simulates a Lead Engineer who cares about long-term maintainability and correctness. It prioritizes high-impact issues like state ownership, boundary design, and failure paths over cosmetic changes. It doesn't just fix your code; it makes you a better developer by teaching you the 'why' behind the suggestions.
Supported workflows
- Pull Request Audits: Full structural analysis of diffs or new features.
- Draft Critiques: Early feedback on implementation logic before you commit.
- Architectural Guidance: Reviewing API and boundary designs for future scalability.
- Testing Strategy: Evaluation of test adequacy and coverage of edge cases.
The Output
You will receive a structured review ranked by severity. Each finding starts with a Socratic question intended to reveal the problem, followed by a detailed explanation and concrete code examples for the fix. The format adapts to your needs, whether you require a quick bulleted list or a formal audit report.
Use Cases
- Identify race conditions and state ownership bugs in complex logic.
- Improve engineer seniority through guided, question-based feedback.
- Audit API boundary designs for scalability and maintenance risks.
- Evaluate if test suites adequately cover failure and edge-case paths.
Known Limitations
- Best for specific diffs rather than massive repos.
- Does not run code to verify execution.
- Needs clear intent to be most effective.
How to Install
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && curl -sL https://www.agensi.io/api/install/socratic-code-reviewer -o /tmp/socratic-code-reviewer.zip && unzip -o /tmp/socratic-code-reviewer.zip -d ~/.claude/skills && rm /tmp/socratic-code-reviewer.zipFree skills install directly. Paid skills require purchase - use the download button above after buying.
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