Refactor
Refactors complex backend code into cleaner, more efficient modules based on established design patterns.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add cin12211-refactor npx -- -y @trustedskills/cin12211-refactor
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"cin12211-refactor": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/cin12211-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. It aims to enhance readability, maintainability, and potentially performance without altering the core functionality of the original code. The skill can handle various programming languages and focuses on applying established refactoring patterns.
When to use it
- Legacy Codebase: To improve an older codebase that is difficult to understand or modify.
- Code Reviews: As part of a code review process, to suggest improvements for clarity and efficiency.
- Performance Optimization: To identify areas in the code where restructuring could lead to performance gains.
- Technical Debt Reduction: To systematically address accumulated technical debt by improving existing code.
Key capabilities
- Restructuring code for improved readability
- Simplifying complex logic
- Applying established refactoring patterns
- Support for multiple programming languages (unspecified)
- Maintaining original functionality during the refactoring process
Example prompts
- "Refactor this Python function to improve its readability." [followed by Python code]
- "Suggest improvements for this JavaScript block of code." [followed by Javascript code]
- "Can you simplify this Java method?" [followed by Java code]
Tips & gotchas
The quality of the refactoring depends heavily on the clarity and structure of the original code. Providing well-formatted, commented code will yield better results.
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