Refactor Code
Automatically improves code readability and efficiency by applying common refactoring patterns to backend code.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add refactor-code npx -- -y @trustedskills/refactor-code
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"refactor-code": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/refactor-code"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill helps improve existing code by restructuring and simplifying it. It can take complex or poorly written code snippets and produce cleaner, more readable versions while maintaining functionality. The goal is to enhance maintainability and reduce technical debt within a codebase.
When to use it
- Legacy Code: When dealing with older code that's difficult to understand or modify.
- Code Reviews: To automatically suggest improvements during code review processes.
- Simplifying Complex Functions: Break down large, monolithic functions into smaller, more manageable units.
- Improving Readability: Make existing code easier for other developers (or yourself later) to comprehend.
Key capabilities
- Code Restructuring
- Simplification of complex logic
- Improved Code Readability
- Maintenance of Functionality
Example prompts
- "Refactor this Python function to improve its readability: [code snippet]"
- "Can you simplify this JavaScript code block? [code snippet]"
- "Restructure the following Java class for better maintainability: [code snippet]"
Tips & gotchas
The skill is most effective with relatively small, self-contained code snippets. Larger projects may require more iterative refactoring and human oversight to ensure complete accuracy and avoid unintended consequences.
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