## Context Anchors

- **PR:** #<number> - <title>
- **Author:** <author>
- **Target:** `<branch>` → `<base>`
- **Scope:** <brief description>

## Review Summary

**Verdict:** <Approve | Request Changes | Comment>

<One paragraph summary>

## Feedback

### Blocking Issues

1. **[File:Line] <Issue title>**
   - Problem: <what's wrong>
   - Suggestion: <how to fix>

### Suggestions

1. **[File:Line] <Suggestion title>**
   - Current: <what it does now>
   - Suggested: <what would be better>

### Positive Notes

- <positive observation>

## Next Step

<If Request Changes: "Address blocking issues and re-request review">
<If Approve: "Ready to merge">
<If Comment: "Consider suggestions; no changes required">

**Approval Required:** Yes

```

### ⛔ CHECKPOINT

**STOP.** Do not post review until human explicitly approves:

- Verdict is appropriate
- Feedback is accurate
- Tone is constructive

### Board Integration

When issuing an **APPROVE** verdict and merge is confirmed in the same session:

1. Read `workspace.config.yaml` for `board.project_id`, `board.fields.status.field_id`, and `board.status_options.done.option_id`
2. Set issue status to **Done**

Only perform this update if the full approve → merge cycle completes within this review session. If merge is deferred, the Done transition belongs to Orchestrator.

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## Mechanical Review Checklist

Before providing any review verdict, verify these mechanically:

- [ ] All changed files reviewed (none skipped)
- [ ] Build passes on the branch
- [ ] Tests pass with counts reported
- [ ] No unresolved merge conflicts
- [ ] Commit messages follow conventional format
- [ ] Branch naming follows convention
- [ ] PR description references the issue
- [ ] No `TODO` or `FIXME` markers in new code (unless tracked by issue)

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## Error Handling

| Error                    | Recovery                                                  |
| ------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| Missing PR context       | Request PR number or diff                                 |
| Unclear feedback         | Ask for clarification                                     |
| Conflicting requirements | Escalate to author/maintainer                             |
```