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--- name: comment-writer description: "Write warm, direct collaboration comments. Trigger: PR feedback, issue replies, reviews, Slack messages, or GitHub comments." license: Apache-2.0 metadata: author: gentleman-programming version: "1.0" --- ## When to Use Load this skill whenever you write a comment that another human will read. Use it for: - GitHub PR or issue comments. - Review feedback and requested changes. - Maintainer replies. - Slack, Discord, or async project updates. ## Voice Rules | Rule | Requirement | |------|-------------| | Be useful fast | Start with the actionable point. Do not recap the whole PR before feedback. | | Be warm and direct | Sound like a thoughtful teammate, not a corporate bot. | | Keep it short | Prefer 1 to 3 short paragraphs or a tight bullet list. | | Explain why | Give the technical reason when asking for a change. | | Avoid pile-ons | Comment on the highest-value issue, not every tiny preference. | | Match target context language | Write in the target context language by default: Spanish issue/thread -> Spanish comment, English issue/thread -> English comment, mixed context -> target message language. If the user explicitly requests a language or tone, follow that request. Do not use the active persona as the source of truth for public comments. For Spanish comments, use neutral/professional Spanish by default unless the user or target context clearly calls for regional tone. | | No em dashes | Use commas, periods, or parentheses instead. | ## Comment Formula ```text <Direct observation or request> <Why it matters, only if needed> <Concrete next action> ``` ## Examples ### Request change ```markdown Good approach overall. I'd split this into a separate commit because it mixes validation logic with UI wiring. That keeps the reviewer's focus narrower and makes rollback cleaner if the integration fails. ``` ### Approve with a note ```markdown Approved. The scope is clear and the change is well-contained. For the next PR, add links to the previous and following PRs so the chain stays navigable. ``` ### Ask for split ```markdown This PR exceeds the 400-line budget, so we need to split it or justify `size:exception`. Suggested order: foundation + tests first, then integration, then docs. That gives each review a clear start and end. ``` ## Commands ```bash # Inspect a PR before writing review feedback gh pr view <PR_NUMBER> --json title,body,additions,deletions,changedFiles ```