Legacy Modernizer
The Legacy Modernizer refactors outdated codebases for improved maintainability and performance, streamlining development efforts.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add legacy-modernizer npx -- -y @trustedskills/legacy-modernizer
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"legacy-modernizer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/legacy-modernizer"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The legacy-modernizer skill helps translate older, potentially outdated text or code into a more contemporary style. It can rephrase sentences to use current language and idioms, and adapt phrasing to align with modern communication patterns. This is useful for making legacy content feel fresh and relevant.
When to use it
- Updating old marketing materials: Revamp brochures or website copy that feels dated.
- Modernizing internal documentation: Refresh technical manuals or training guides written in an older style.
- Adapting historical text: Make classic literature or documents more accessible to a modern audience.
- Improving the tone of legal language: Simplify complex clauses for better understanding.
Key capabilities
- Rephrasing sentences using contemporary language
- Updating idioms and expressions
- Adjusting phrasing to align with modern communication styles
Example prompts
- "Modernize this paragraph: 'Pursuant to our previous correspondence, we hereby request your immediate remittance.'"
- "Rewrite this sentence in a more conversational tone: 'The aforementioned procedure is critical for optimal functionality.'"
- "Make this marketing copy feel less formal: 'We are pleased to announce the availability of our revolutionary new product.'"
Tips & gotchas
- While it can improve readability, always review the modernized output for accuracy and context. The skill's interpretation may not perfectly align with the original intent.
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