Complexity Refactor
Simplifies complex backend code into modular, readable components, improving maintainability and reducing technical debt.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add complexity-refactor npx -- -y @trustedskills/complexity-refactor
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"complexity-refactor": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/complexity-refactor"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill helps refactor complex code to improve readability and maintainability. It identifies areas of high complexity within a codebase, suggests improvements, and applies those changes automatically. The goal is to reduce technical debt and make the code easier for developers to understand and modify.
When to use it
- Legacy Codebases: Refactoring older, tangled code to improve its structure and clarity.
- Complex Functions/Modules: Simplifying large or convoluted functions that are difficult to debug or extend.
- Code Reviews: Identifying areas of high complexity during code reviews for targeted refactoring efforts.
- Onboarding New Developers: Making a codebase more approachable for new team members by reducing its inherent complexity.
Key capabilities
- Complexity analysis
- Refactoring suggestions
- Automated code changes
Example prompts
- "Refactor this function to reduce cyclomatic complexity." (Provide the function's code)
- "Identify and suggest improvements for the most complex module in this project." (Provide the project’s codebase or relevant files)
- “Simplify this block of code, focusing on reducing nesting.” (Provide the code block)
Tips & gotchas
The skill requires access to the codebase being refactored. Ensure the AI agent has appropriate permissions and a clear understanding of the existing code's purpose before initiating any changes.
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