Refactor Dependency
Automatically restructures complex code dependencies to improve maintainability and reduce coupling within backend systems.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add refactor-dependency npx -- -y @trustedskills/refactor-dependency
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"refactor-dependency": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/refactor-dependency"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill automates dependency refactoring within backend projects. It identifies and replaces outdated or problematic dependencies with more suitable alternatives, streamlining project maintenance and improving code quality. The skill aims to reduce technical debt by modernizing the codebase's reliance on external libraries.
When to use it
- Modernize Legacy Code: Refactor dependencies in older projects that rely on deprecated or unsupported libraries.
- Address Security Vulnerabilities: Replace dependencies flagged with known security vulnerabilities.
- Reduce Project Size: Substitute large, feature-rich dependencies with smaller, more targeted alternatives when appropriate.
- Improve Performance: Identify and replace slow or inefficient dependencies to enhance application performance.
Key capabilities
- Dependency identification
- Alternative dependency suggestion
- Automated replacement of dependencies
- Codebase modernization
Example prompts
- "Refactor the
lodashdependency in this project." - "Suggest a replacement for the vulnerable
requestlibrary." - "Modernize the dependencies in my backend application."
Tips & gotchas
This skill requires access to the codebase and build configuration. Thorough testing is recommended after refactoring to ensure compatibility and prevent unexpected issues.
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| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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