Skill Refactor
Automatically optimizes backend code for performance and readability based on established design patterns.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add skill-refactor npx -- -y @trustedskills/skill-refactor
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"skill-refactor": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/skill-refactor"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows an AI agent to refactor existing code. It can take a block of code as input and rewrite it to improve readability, efficiency, or maintainability. The skill aims to produce cleaner and more organized code while preserving the original functionality.
When to use it
- Legacy Code: Refactor older codebases that are difficult to understand or modify.
- Code Reviews: Use it to automatically suggest improvements during code review processes.
- Learning & Education: Help developers learn best practices by observing how the skill transforms code.
- Simplifying Complex Logic: Break down convoluted functions into smaller, more manageable pieces.
Key capabilities
- Code refactoring
- Improved readability
- Enhanced efficiency
- Maintainability improvements
Example prompts
- "Refactor this Python function to improve its clarity: [code block]"
- "Can you rewrite this JavaScript code for better performance? [code block]"
- "Suggest ways to refactor this Java class to adhere to SOLID principles. [code block]"
Tips & gotchas
The skill's effectiveness depends on the quality and structure of the input code. Complex or highly specialized code may require manual adjustments after refactoring.
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