Refactor Plan
Official github skill covering refactoring, planning for developing backend services and APIs.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add refactor-plan npx -- -y @trustedskills/refactor-plan
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"refactor-plan": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/refactor-plan"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The refactor-plan skill helps developers create structured plans for refactoring code. It analyzes existing codebases and suggests improvements, such as simplifying logic, improving modularity, or optimizing performance, while maintaining functionality.
When to use it
- Before initiating a large-scale code cleanup or optimization effort.
- When preparing for a feature addition that requires restructuring the codebase.
- To identify potential technical debt in legacy systems.
- When working with a team to align on a consistent refactoring strategy.
Key capabilities
- Generates step-by-step refactoring strategies.
- Identifies areas of the codebase that need improvement.
- Suggests best practices for clean, maintainable code.
- Maintains functionality while proposing changes.
Example prompts
- "Create a refactor plan for this legacy JavaScript module."
- "What steps should I take to improve the performance of this Python script?"
- "Generate a refactoring strategy for this React component."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure that the codebase is well-documented to get accurate and actionable suggestions.
- Review the proposed changes carefully, as automated plans may not account for all project-specific constraints.
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