Clean Code Principles
Analyzes backend code for adherence to SOLID principles and offers suggestions for improved readability and maintainability.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add clean-code-principles npx -- -y @trustedskills/clean-code-principles
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"clean-code-principles": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/clean-code-principles"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill helps AI agents understand and apply clean code principles to improve the readability, maintainability, and efficiency of backend code. It provides guidance on writing concise functions, organizing code structure, and following best practices like DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself) and KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid).
When to use it
- Refactoring legacy code to make it more readable and maintainable
- Writing new backend logic where clarity and efficiency are critical
- Reviewing code for a team to ensure consistency in coding standards
- Preparing documentation or tutorials on clean code practices
Key capabilities
- Identifies redundant or complex code patterns
- Suggests refactoring strategies based on clean code principles
- Applies naming conventions and structure improvements
- Provides feedback on function size, modularity, and separation of concerns
Example prompts
- "Refactor this backend function to follow the DRY principle."
- "Suggest ways to improve the readability of this Python script."
- "Analyze this code for adherence to clean code best practices."
Tips & gotchas
- This skill works best when provided with clear, well-documented code snippets.
- It may not handle highly domain-specific logic without additional context or customization.
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