Refactor Assistant
Automates code refactoring tasks in Python/Java backends, improving readability and maintainability based on best practices.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add refactor-assistant npx -- -y @trustedskills/refactor-assistant
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"refactor-assistant": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/refactor-assistant"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The refactor-assistant skill helps developers improve existing code. It can analyze code snippets and suggest improvements, such as simplifying logic or improving readability. This skill is designed to reduce technical debt and enhance maintainability of software projects by automating common refactoring tasks.
When to use it
- You have a large codebase that needs cleaning up and modernizing.
- A junior developer wrote some code you want to improve without directly rewriting it.
- You're struggling with complex logic and need help simplifying it.
- You want to ensure your code adheres to specific style guides or best practices.
Key capabilities
- Code analysis for identifying areas of improvement.
- Suggestion of refactoring strategies.
- Simplification of complex logic.
- Improvement of code readability.
Example prompts
- "Refactor this Python function to improve its performance: [code snippet]"
- "Suggest ways to simplify this JavaScript block: [code snippet]"
- "Can you refactor this Java method to follow the single responsibility principle? [code snippet]"
Tips & gotchas
The skill's effectiveness depends on the clarity and complexity of the provided code. Providing context or specifying desired coding styles can improve the quality of suggestions.
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