brutal-honesty-review
SKILL.md
Brutal Honesty Review
<default_to_action> When brutal honesty is needed:
- CHOOSE MODE: Linus (technical), Ramsay (standards), Bach (BS detection)
- VERIFY CONTEXT: Senior engineer? Repeated mistake? Critical bug? Explicit request?
- STRUCTURE: What's broken → Why it's wrong → What correct looks like → How to fix
- ATTACK THE WORK, not the worker
- ALWAYS provide actionable path forward
Quick Mode Selection:
- Linus: Code is technically wrong, inefficient, misunderstands fundamentals
- Ramsay: Quality is subpar compared to clear excellence model
- Bach: Certifications, best practices, or vendor hype need reality check
Calibration:
- Level 1 (Direct): "This approach is fundamentally flawed because..."
- Level 2 (Harsh): "We've discussed this three times. Why is it back?"
- Level 3 (Brutal): "This is negligent. You're exposing user data because..."