Code Refactor
Refactors Python/Node.js backend code for improved readability, performance, and maintainability based on zpankz's style guidelines.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add zpankz-code-refactor npx -- -y @trustedskills/zpankz-code-refactor
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"zpankz-code-refactor": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/zpankz-code-refactor"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill refactors existing code to improve readability, maintainability, and efficiency. It can identify areas of duplication, simplify complex logic, and adhere to specified coding standards. The tool aims to produce cleaner, more robust code while preserving the original functionality.
When to use it
- Legacy Codebase Cleanup: Refactor a large, old codebase to make it easier for new developers to understand and contribute.
- Technical Debt Reduction: Address specific areas of technical debt identified during code reviews or audits.
- Performance Optimization: Improve the efficiency of critical code sections by streamlining algorithms and reducing unnecessary operations.
- Code Style Enforcement: Ensure consistency across a project by automatically applying coding style guidelines.
Key capabilities
- Code refactoring
- Readability improvement
- Maintainability enhancement
- Efficiency optimization
- Coding standards adherence
Example prompts
- "Refactor this Python function to improve its readability and reduce complexity: [paste code here]"
- "Apply the PEP 8 style guide to this JavaScript file."
- "Identify and eliminate duplicate code blocks in this Java class."
Tips & gotchas
This skill requires providing well-defined code as input. It's best used on smaller, focused sections of code rather than entire projects initially.
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