Refactor
Refactors existing backend code (ab300819) to improve readability, maintainability, and performance based on established patterns.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add ab300819-refactor npx -- -y @trustedskills/ab300819-refactor
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ab300819-refactor": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/ab300819-refactor"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The refactor skill improves existing code by restructuring and simplifying it without changing its external behavior. It can identify areas of duplication, improve readability through better naming conventions, and optimize performance where possible. This skill aims to make codebase maintenance easier and more efficient for developers.
When to use it
- You have a large, complex function that is difficult to understand or maintain.
- You notice significant code duplication across multiple files or modules.
- A colleague asks you to improve the structure of an existing module before adding new features.
- You want to prepare legacy code for integration with newer systems or libraries.
Key capabilities
- Code restructuring
- Duplication identification
- Readability improvement
- Performance optimization (where applicable)
Example prompts
- "Refactor this function to improve its readability and reduce complexity: [code snippet]"
- "Identify and eliminate code duplication in the
paymentsmodule." - "Can you refactor this class to follow a more modern design pattern?"
Tips & gotchas
The skill is most effective with well-documented, albeit complex, code. It's not designed for generating entirely new code from scratch.
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