Refactoring Workflow
Automates repetitive backend workflow tasks like data transformations and code cleanup, boosting developer efficiency.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add refactoring-workflow npx -- -y @trustedskills/refactoring-workflow
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"refactoring-workflow": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/refactoring-workflow"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill automates and streamlines the refactoring workflow for Rails applications. It can identify code smells, suggest improvements, and apply those changes automatically, reducing manual effort and improving code quality. The skill aims to make refactoring less daunting and more efficient for developers.
When to use it
- Addressing technical debt: Use this when you have a backlog of small code issues that are hindering development or maintainability.
- Improving code readability: Refactor complex methods or classes to enhance clarity and understanding for the team.
- Preparing for new features: Before adding significant functionality, refactor existing code to create a cleaner foundation.
- Automating repetitive tasks: Delegate tedious refactoring steps like renaming variables or extracting methods to the AI agent.
Key capabilities
- Code smell detection
- Refactoring suggestions
- Automatic code changes
- Rails application focus
Example prompts
- "Identify and fix any code smells in the
app/models/user.rbfile." - "Suggest improvements for the
User#authenticatemethod to improve readability." - "Extract the logic from the
Product#calculate_pricemethod into a separate helper function."
Tips & gotchas
This skill is specifically designed for Rails applications and may not be effective with other frameworks. Ensure you have appropriate testing in place before allowing automatic code changes, as refactoring can introduce regressions.
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