Gemini Review Skill
Overview
This skill enables a dual-AI review workflow where Claude prepares context and Gemini provides independent validation. The output always includes both Gemini's raw feedback and Claude's synthesized action plan.
Model: gemini-3-pro-preview (fixed)
Cost: Free tier (60 requests/min, 1000 requests/day)
When to Use
- Validating implementation plans before coding
- Reviewing completed code for bugs, security, and best practices
- Discussing architecture decisions with a second AI perspective
- Getting specialized feedback for FastAPI or Next.js projects
Workflow Types
| Type | Purpose | When to Use | |------|---------|-------------| | plan | Validate implementation plan | Before starting development | | code | Review completed code | After implementing features | | architecture | Discuss system design | During design phase or refactoring |
Execution Process
Step 1: Gather Context from User
Before executing, collect:
- Review type:
plan,code, orarchitecture - Tech stack (optional):
fastapi,nextjs, orgeneral - Content to review: The actual plan, code, or architecture description
Step 2: Load Appropriate Checklist
Based on tech stack, load the corresponding checklist from references/checklists.md:
- FastAPI: API design, Pydantic models, async patterns, security
- Next.js: SSR/SSG, routing, state management, performance
- General: Universal best practices
Step 3: Build and Execute Gemini Command
Load the appropriate prompt template from references/prompt-templates.md and execute:
For inline prompts:
gemini -m gemini-3-pro-preview -p "{constructed_prompt}" --output-format json
For file content review:
cat {file_path} | gemini -m gemini-3-pro-preview -p "{review_instructions}" --output-format json
For multi-line prompts (heredoc):
gemini -m gemini-3-pro-preview --output-format json -p "$(cat << 'EOF'
{constructed_prompt}
EOF
)"
Step 4: Parse JSON Response
Gemini returns JSON with this structure:
{
"response": "The actual review content",
"stats": {
"models": { ... },
"tools": { ... }
}
}
Extract the review content from the response field. Use jq for parsing:
result=$(gemini -m gemini-3-pro-preview -p "..." --output-format json)
echo "$result" | jq -r '.response'
Step 5: Present Results in Two Sections
CRITICAL: Always present results in two clearly separated sections:
Section A: Gemini Raw Response
Present Gemini's complete response without modification. This shows the user exactly what Gemini found.
Section B: Claude's Analysis & Action Plan
Based on Gemini's feedback, Claude provides:
-
Summary (2-3 sentences)
- Key findings
- Overall assessment
-
Action Items (prioritized list)
- π΄ Critical: Must fix before proceeding
- π‘ Important: Should address soon
- π’ Minor: Nice to have improvements
-
Ready-to-Apply Code (when applicable)
- Provide actual code fixes for each issue
- Include before/after comparison when helpful
Output Format Template
---
## π Gemini Review Results
### A. Gemini Response (Raw)
{gemini_response_verbatim}
---
### B. Claude's Analysis
#### Summary
{2-3 sentence overview}
#### Action Items
π΄ **Critical**
- Issue: {description}
- Fix: {solution}
π‘ **Important**
- Issue: {description}
- Fix: {solution}
π’ **Minor**
- Issue: {description}
- Fix: {solution}
#### Ready-to-Apply Code
**{issue_name}**
```{language}
{fixed_code}
## Command Examples
### Plan Review
```bash
gemini -m gemini-3-pro-preview --output-format json -p "$(cat << 'EOF'
[PLAN REVIEW REQUEST]
Review this implementation plan for completeness and potential issues:
{plan_content}
Check for: Logic errors, missing edge cases, architecture flaws, security concerns.
Provide specific, actionable feedback.
EOF
)"
Code Review (piping file)
cat src/api/auth.py | gemini -m gemini-3-pro-preview -p "Review this FastAPI authentication code for security issues, bugs, and best practices. Provide specific line-by-line feedback." --output-format json
Architecture Review
gemini -m gemini-3-pro-preview --output-format json -p "$(cat << 'EOF'
[ARCHITECTURE REVIEW]
System: {system_name}
Tech Stack: FastAPI + Next.js + AWS
{architecture_description}
Evaluate: Scalability, reliability, maintainability, security, cost efficiency.
Suggest improvements with trade-off analysis.
EOF
)"
Environment Compatibility
| Environment | Execution Method |
|-------------|------------------|
| Claude Code | Direct bash execution |
| Claude (Web/Desktop) | Use bash_tool |
Command syntax remains identical across environments.
Error Handling
If Gemini returns an error:
- Display the error message to user
- Check for common issues:
- Quota exceeded (60/min or 1000/day limit)
- Network connectivity
- Invalid prompt format
- Suggest retry or alternative approach
Quota Management
Free tier limits:
- 60 requests per minute
- 1000 requests per day
To conserve quota:
- Combine related reviews into single prompts
- Use specific, focused review requests
- Avoid redundant re-reviews
References
references/checklists.md: Tech stack-specific review checklistsreferences/prompt-templates.md: Prompt templates for each review type