Refactor

Name: Refactor
Author: phodal

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phodal·vlatest·backend·MPL-2.0

Automatically refactors Python code for improved readability, performance, and adherence to phodal's style guidelines.

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$ npx skills add phodal/auto-dev --skill refactor -a claude-code

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phodal

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scanned 3 Oct 2026

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About this skill

What it does

This skill automatically refactors code to improve readability and maintainability. It can identify areas of complex logic, extract them into smaller functions, and apply consistent formatting based on defined style guides. The goal is to reduce technical debt and make the codebase easier for developers to understand and modify.

When to use it

Refactoring a large, monolithic function into smaller, more manageable components.
Standardizing code formatting across a project to ensure consistency.
Improving the readability of legacy code that lacks clear structure or documentation.
Automating repetitive refactoring tasks to free up developer time.

Key capabilities

Code extraction and function creation
Consistent code formatting
Identification of complex logic blocks
Style guide application

Example prompts

"Refactor this function to improve readability." (followed by the function's code)
"Apply a consistent coding style to this file." (followed by the filename)
"Extract this block of code into a separate function." (followed by the code block)

Tips & gotchas

The skill requires access to the codebase being refactored. Ensure proper permissions and context are provided for optimal results.