adv-slop-detection

Detect and categorize AI-generated code quality issues via AST analysis and regex patterns.

4|Updated Jan 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Sharper-Flow/Advance --skill adv-slop-detection
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Skill: adv-slop-detection
Source: https://github.com/Sharper-Flow/Advance/tree/main/skills/adv-slop-detection
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Sharper-Flow/Advance --skill adv-slop-detection

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the degradation of code quality caused by AI-assisted development, specifically targeting scope drift, context amnesia, and the accumulation of technical debt or "slop" in the codebase.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-Layered Analysis: Combines deterministic AST-based structural checks with regex-based signal detection and heuristic semantic scanning.
  • Actionable Reporting: Categorizes findings by severity and confidence, providing clear remediation paths for maintainability, security, and structural correctness.
  • Use Case: Run a comprehensive scan on a newly generated feature branch to identify hallucinated methods, redundant defensive guards, and dead code before merging into the main branch.

Quick Start

Execute the slop detection scan on the current directory to identify and report code quality issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about adv-slop-detection

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I detect AI-generated code smells and technical debt in my codebase?

You can detect AI-generated code smells and technical debt by running an automated scan that combines AST analysis, regex pattern matching, and heuristic evaluation to identify structural bypasses and maintainability issues across your codebase.

What is AI code slop and how does automated detection work?

AI code slop refers to degraded code quality from AI-assisted development, such as scope drift and hallucinated methods. Automated detection works by combining AST structural checks with regex signal detection and heuristic semantic scanning to categorize findings.

How do I scan a feature branch for hallucinated methods and dead code before merging?

To scan a feature branch for hallucinated methods and dead code, execute a comprehensive slop detection scan on your directory. The tool enforces evidence-based reporting to ensure findings are verifiable before merging into the main branch.

Can I use automated code quality detection to find redundant defensive guards in my code?

Yes, automated code quality detection can find redundant defensive guards by operating across your entire codebase using heuristic evaluation and pattern matching to categorize structural correctness and maintainability smells.

Does AI slop detection provide actionable remediation paths for technical debt?

AI slop detection provides actionable remediation paths by categorizing all findings by severity and confidence, ensuring that technical debt, maintainability, and security issues are clearly documented for verifiable fixes.

What are the limitations of automated slop detection for AI-assisted development?

Automated slop detection relies on deterministic AST analysis and heuristic evaluation, meaning it is best suited for identifying structural bypasses and pattern-based code smells rather than fully understanding complex semantic business logic.