Code Refactoring
Refactors Python/Java backend code for improved readability, efficiency, and maintainability based on best practices.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add yaleh-code-refactoring npx -- -y @trustedskills/yaleh-code-refactoring
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"yaleh-code-refactoring": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/yaleh-code-refactoring"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill helps improve existing codebases by automatically refactoring code. It can identify areas of duplication, simplify complex logic, and generally enhance the readability and maintainability of code. The skill aims to reduce technical debt and make development more efficient.
When to use it
- Cleaning up legacy code: Refactor a large, monolithic codebase into smaller, more manageable modules.
- Reducing code duplication: Identify and eliminate redundant blocks of code across multiple files.
- Improving readability: Simplify complex functions or classes to make the logic easier to understand.
- Preparing for new features: Refactor existing code to create a cleaner foundation before adding new functionality.
Key capabilities
- Code refactoring
- Duplicate code identification
- Simplification of complex logic
- Enhancement of code readability
Example prompts
- "Refactor this function to remove duplicated code: [paste code]"
- "Simplify the following class and make it more readable: [paste code]"
- “Identify any areas of duplication in this file: [paste code]”
Tips & gotchas
This skill is most effective when given clear, well-defined blocks of code. It may struggle with very large or highly complex projects without specific guidance.
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