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Py Refactor

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l-mb·vlatest·backend·MIT

Automates Python code refactoring tasks like renaming variables, extracting methods, and improving readability.

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    $ npx skills add l-mb/python-refactoring-skills --skill py-refactor -a claude-code

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About this skill

What it does

This skill automates Python code refactoring tasks. It can identify and apply common refactoring patterns, improving code readability and maintainability. The tool aims to reduce manual effort in modernizing existing Python codebases.

When to use it

  • Improving Legacy Code: Refactor older Python scripts that are difficult to understand or modify.
  • Code Cleanup Before Testing: Prepare code for testing by applying consistent formatting and simplifying complex logic.
  • Automating Repetitive Tasks: Reduce the time spent on common refactoring operations like renaming variables or extracting methods.
  • Modernizing Python Versions: Adapt older Python 2 code to be compatible with newer versions (Python 3).

Key capabilities

  • Automated refactoring patterns
  • Code readability improvements
  • Maintainability enhancements
  • Compatibility updates (Python 2 to Python 3)

Example prompts

  • "Refactor this function to use list comprehensions."
  • "Extract the repeated code block into a separate method."
  • "Rename variable 'data' to 'user_records'."

Tips & gotchas

  • The skill requires access to the Python source code.
  • Review refactoring changes carefully before committing them, as automated changes may not always be perfect.