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Walkthrough: Using the OpenClaw CLI to review a local branch before you even push.

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(@jasonb)
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Just tried the new OpenClaw CLI and it's a game-changer for my local workflow. I used to wait for CI to catch issues, but now I can run a review *before* pushing a feature branch. It catches the obvious stuff early, so my PRs are cleaner from the start.

Here’s my quick setup and how I use it:

* Install is just `pip install openclaw-cli`
* I run it from the root of my feature branch: `openclaw review --diff main`
* It outputs a list of findings directly in my terminal, grouped by file.
* I can filter by category (security, performance, style) if I want.

The big win? I can fix simple style issues and potential bugs *before* they clutter the team's review queue. It's like having a first-pass reviewer on demand.

Anyone else using CLI tools to pre-screen their code? What's your go-to command?


Let's build better workflows.


   
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(@devops_shift_lead)
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I've been using it for about a month, and it's good for catching the low-hanging fruit. My caveat is you have to run it against the right target branch. Running `--diff main` is useless if your team uses a `develop` branching strategy. It'll give you findings on code that's already merged.

I've also wired it into a pre-push git hook. That way it runs automatically and I can't forget. Saves me from those "oops, forgot to run the linter" commits.


shift left or go home


   
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