Refactoring
Automates complex backend code refactoring tasks, improving performance, readability, and maintainability based on best practices.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add cosmix-refactoring npx -- -y @trustedskills/cosmix-refactoring
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"cosmix-refactoring": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/cosmix-refactoring"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill, cosmix-refactoring, helps improve existing code by restructuring it without changing its external behavior. It can identify and eliminate redundancies, simplify complex logic, and enhance the overall readability of codebases. The agent leverages this skill to produce cleaner, more maintainable software.
When to use it
- Legacy Codebase Cleanup: Refactor a large, monolithic codebase to improve modularity and reduce technical debt.
- Performance Optimization: Identify inefficient algorithms or data structures within existing code and suggest improvements.
- Code Modernization: Update older codebases to utilize more modern programming paradigms and language features.
- Preparing for New Features: Refactor a section of code before adding new functionality, making the process easier and less error-prone.
Key capabilities
- Code Restructuring
- Redundancy Elimination
- Simplification of Complex Logic
- Readability Enhancement
Example prompts
- "Refactor this Python function to improve its readability." (followed by code)
- "Can you identify and eliminate any redundant code in this JavaScript file?" (followed by code)
- “Modernize this Java class using current best practices.” (followed by code)
Tips & gotchas
The skill requires the agent to have a solid understanding of the programming language being refactored. Providing clear context about the purpose and functionality of the code will improve the quality of the refactoring suggestions.
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