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magpie-pre-first-pr-check

Category: Dev Tools  ·  Sub-category: git-workflow  ·  Last updated:
Run a newcomer-focused pre-flight checklist on a local branch before opening a pull request. Checks CONTRIBUTING conventions, SPDX headers on new files, commit-message shape (including the Generated-by: trailer for AI-assisted work), and the placeholder convention — then returns a structured checklist report. Read-only; no state changes, no PR, no external writes.
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About this skill (catalog notes)

magpie-pre-first-pr-check includes pricing or quota commentary; at least one code block. At roughly 1,560 words the SKILL.md is on the longer end of the catalog distribution.

Source
magpie.apache.org
License
Apache-2.0
Original author
apache
Indexed lastmod
Catalog position
Dev Tools · git-workflow
Indexed related skills
10

How magpie-pre-first-pr-check fits the catalog

magpie-pre-first-pr-check sits in the Dev Tools category under the git-workflow sub-topic in the ClaudSkills catalog. There are 10 related skills indexed alongside it; comparing a few before installing usually reveals which fits your workflow best.

These notes are auto-generated from features detected in the SKILL.md file and from this catalog's structure — they aren't part of the source repository.

From the source SKILL.md

<!-- SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0 https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 -->

What this skill does

magpie-pre-first-pr-check is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the git-workflow sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/pre-first-pr-check/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

Who uses this skill

The magpie-pre-first-pr-check Claude Code skill is built for developers, power users, and teams automating repetitive workflows and improving developer experience. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 163,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/pre-first-pr-check
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/pre-first-pr-check/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/pre-first-pr-check/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/pre-first-pr-check/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/pre-first-pr-check/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\pre-first-pr-check\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the magpie-pre-first-pr-check Claude Code skill?
Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/pre-first-pr-check/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.
What does the magpie-pre-first-pr-check skill do?
Run a newcomer-focused pre-flight checklist on a local branch before opening a pull request. Checks CONTRIBUTING conventions, SPDX headers on new files, commit-message shape (including the Generated-by: trailer for AI-assisted work), and the placeholder convention — then returns a structured checklist report. Read-only; no state changes, no PR, no external writes.
Is this skill free to install?
Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.
When should I use the magpie-pre-first-pr-check skill?
Use magpie-pre-first-pr-check when your Claude Code task falls under the Dev Tools category — specifically in the git workflow area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use magpie-pre-first-pr-check" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/tools/.
What is a Claude Code skill and how does the magpie-pre-first-pr-check skill fit in?
A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. magpie-pre-first-pr-check is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Dev Tools category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

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APA
apache. (2026). magpie-pre-first-pr-check [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/pre-first-pr-check/
BibTeX
@misc{pre-first-pr-check-2026,
  author    = {apache},
  title     = {magpie-pre-first-pr-check [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/pre-first-pr-check/}
}

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