Refactor
Automatically refactors complex backend code into modular, testable components using advanced pattern recognition and optimization techniques.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add phrazzld-refactor npx -- -y @trustedskills/phrazzld-refactor
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"phrazzld-refactor": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/phrazzld-refactor"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The phrazzld-refactor skill helps improve existing code by restructuring and optimizing it. It can identify areas of redundancy, simplify complex logic, and enhance readability without altering the core functionality. This results in cleaner, more maintainable backend systems.
When to use it
- Legacy Codebase Cleanup: Refactor a large, older codebase to improve its structure and reduce technical debt.
- Performance Optimization: Identify bottlenecks within existing code and suggest optimizations for improved speed and efficiency.
- Code Review Assistance: Use the skill to automatically flag potential areas for improvement during code reviews.
- Simplifying Complex Logic: Break down convoluted functions or modules into smaller, more manageable components.
Key capabilities
- Code Restructuring
- Redundancy Identification
- Logic Simplification
- Readability Enhancement
Example prompts
- "Refactor this Python function to improve its readability." (followed by the code)
- "Analyze this JavaScript module and suggest optimizations for performance."
- "Can you simplify this complex SQL query?"
Tips & gotchas
The skill is most effective when provided with well-formatted, reasonably sized code snippets. Very large files may require iterative refactoring to avoid overwhelming the agent.
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