brooks-lint
brooks-lint is an code AI skill with a core value of AI code reviewer grounded in classic software engineering books for catching design smells, coupling issues, and architectural risks. It
helps developers solve real-world problems in the code domain, boosting
efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing workflows.
AI code reviewer grounded in classic software engineering books for catching design smells, coupling issues, and architectural risks.
Quick Facts
mkdir -p ./skills/brooks-lint && curl -sfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills/main/skills/brooks-lint/SKILL.md -o ./skills/brooks-lint/SKILL.mdRun in terminal / PowerShell. Requires curl (Unix) or PowerShell 5+ (Windows).
Skill Content
AI code reviewer grounded in classic software engineering books for catching design smells, coupling issues, and architectural risks.
🎯 Best For
- Engineering teams doing code reviews
- Open source maintainers
- Claude users
- Software engineers
- Development teams
💡 Use Cases
- Reviewing pull requests for security vulnerabilities
- Checking code style consistency
- Code quality improvement
- Best practice enforcement
📖 How to Use This Skill
- 1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The SKILL.md file downloads to your local skills directory.
- 2
Load into Your AI Assistant
Open Claude and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.
- 3
Apply brooks-lint to Your Work
Open your project in the AI assistant and ask it to apply the skill. Start with a small module to verify the output quality.
- 4
Review and Refine
Review AI suggestions before committing. Run tests, check for regressions, and iterate on the skill output.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does this skill check for OWASP Top 10?
Security-focused review skills often include OWASP checks. Check the skill content for specific vulnerability categories covered.
Is brooks-lint compatible with Cursor and VS Code?
Yes — this skill works with any AI coding assistant including Cursor, VS Code with Copilot, and JetBrains IDEs.
Do I need specific dependencies for brooks-lint?
Check the install command and Works With section. Most code skills only require the AI assistant and your codebase.
How do I install brooks-lint?
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/brooks-lint/SKILL.md, ready to use.
Can I customize this skill for my team?
Absolutely. Edit the SKILL.md file to add team-specific instructions, examples, or workflows.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Blindly accepting AI suggestions
Always verify AI-generated review comments. Some suggestions may not apply to your specific codebase conventions.
Skipping validation
Always test AI-generated code changes, even for simple refactors.
Missing dependency updates
Check if the skill requires updated dependencies or new packages.