Review Bootstrap - Context Communication Protocol

CRITICAL INSTRUCTIONS - MANDATORY EXECUTION

THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL. YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS NO MATTER WHAT.

Step 1: Locate and Read the Context File

At the START of your review, you MUST:

1. Find the context file in .claude/reviews/logs/ directory
2. The file is named {platform}-{project}-{mrNumber}.json
3. READ this file to get:
   • threads: List of existing threads with their IDs
   • agentInstructions: Instructions you MUST follow

Step 2: Understand the Thread Structure

Each thread in the threads array has:

{
  "id": "abc123def...",      // EXACT ID to use for actions
  "file": "path/to/file.ts",
  "line": 42,
  "status": "open",          // "open" or "resolved"
  "body": "Original comment"
}

Step 3: After Your Analysis - UPDATE THE FILE

CRITICAL - DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP

After completing your review analysis, you MUST update the context file:

1. For EACH thread you determine is FIXED/CORRECTED:

   • Add a THREAD_RESOLVE action to the actions array
   • Use the EXACT id from the thread

2. Use the Write tool to update the file

Action Format

{
  "actions": [
    {
      "type": "THREAD_RESOLVE",
      "threadId": "abc123def..."
    },
    {
      "type": "THREAD_REPLY",
      "threadId": "xyz789ghi...",
      "message": "Verified: the fix correctly addresses the issue."
    },
    {
      "type": "POST_INLINE_COMMENT",
      "filePath": "src/path/to/file.ts",
      "line": 42,
      "body": "Comment on this line of the diff"
    },
    {
      "type": "POST_COMMENT",
      "body": "Global comment on the MR/PR"
    }
  ]
}

Example Workflow

1. Read context file
2. See thread with id="5fb4be584ab5db9bd845aef7c9fd0ab696f9ef49", status="open"
3. Analyze the code - determine the issue is FIXED
4. Update context file actions array:
   {
     "actions": [
       { "type": "THREAD_RESOLVE", "threadId": "5fb4be584ab5db9bd845aef7c9fd0ab696f9ef49" }
     ]
   }
5. Write the updated JSON to the same file path

MANDATORY RULES

Rule	Description
MUST READ	Read the context file at the start
MUST PRESERVE	Keep ALL existing JSON content
MUST UPDATE	Add resolved threads to actions array
MUST WRITE	Use Write tool to save changes
MUST USE EXACT IDs	Copy thread IDs exactly as they appear

DO NOT

• Do NOT use stdout markers like [THREAD_RESOLVE:...] - they are deprecated
• Do NOT call glab api or gh api directly for thread resolution
• Do NOT skip updating the context file
• Do NOT modify thread IDs

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Integration with Review Skills

This skill provides the communication protocol. Your project's review skill (e.g., /review-followup) handles the actual review logic.

The flow is:

review-bootstrap (this) → Provides context communication rules
review-followup (project) → Provides review logic and criteria

Both skills work together. Follow BOTH sets of instructions.