Refactor Helper

Name: Refactor Helper
Author: shunsukehayashi

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by shunsukehayashi · vlatest · Repository

Automates common code refactoring tasks in Python/Java/JavaScript, improving readability and maintainability based on shunsukehayashi's best practices.

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Run in terminal (recommended)

terminal

claude mcp add refactor-helper npx -- -y @trustedskills/refactor-helper

Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json

~/.claude/settings.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "refactor-helper": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@trustedskills/refactor-helper"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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About This Skill

What it does

The refactor-helper skill assists in improving existing codebases. It can analyze code and suggest improvements, identify potential bugs or inefficiencies, and help to restructure code for better readability and maintainability. This skill aims to reduce technical debt and improve the overall quality of software projects.

When to use it

Legacy Codebase Cleanup: When dealing with older code that is difficult to understand or modify.
Performance Optimization: To identify bottlenecks in existing code and suggest more efficient implementations.
Code Review Assistance: As a tool to help automate parts of the code review process, highlighting areas for improvement.
Refactoring Complex Functions: When you have a large, complex function that needs to be broken down into smaller, more manageable units.

Key capabilities

Code analysis and suggestion generation
Bug identification
Inefficiency detection
Code restructuring proposals

Example prompts

"Analyze this Python code for potential improvements: [paste code]"
"Suggest ways to refactor this JavaScript function to improve readability: [paste code]"
"Identify any performance bottlenecks in this Java class: [paste code]"

Tips & gotchas

The skill's effectiveness depends on the quality and clarity of the provided code. Providing context about the codebase or specific areas of concern can help it generate more relevant suggestions.

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Details

Version: vlatest
License
Author: shunsukehayashi
Installs: 3

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