code-refactor

What it does

This skill automates large-scale code modifications within a project. It can rename variables and functions consistently across multiple files, replace specific code patterns with new ones, and update API call implementations based on provided instructions. The tool is designed to handle complex refactoring tasks that would be tedious or error-prone to perform manually.

When to use it

• Renaming Identifiers: A user requests renaming a function oldFunctionName to newFunctionName throughout the codebase.
• API Migration: An API endpoint has changed, and you need to update all calls to that endpoint within your project.
• Pattern Replacement: You want to replace an outdated coding pattern (e.g., using a specific library function) with a newer alternative across several files.
• Code Cleanup: A user requests removing unused imports or standardizing code formatting in a large number of files.

Key capabilities

• Rename variables and functions across multiple files
• Replace code patterns with new implementations
• Update API call implementations
• Handles complex refactoring tasks

Example prompts

• "Refactor all instances of calculateTotal to computeOrderSummary."
• "Replace all uses of the deprecated oldApiCall() function with newApiCall(parameters)."
• “Rename variable ‘user_id’ to ‘userId’ in all files.”

Tips & gotchas

This skill requires a clear understanding of the codebase and potential impact of refactoring changes. Always review the proposed modifications carefully before applying them, especially when dealing with large-scale replacements or API updates.