ce-simplify-code

Simplify changed code and run tests to preserve behavior on git feature branches.

2|Updated May 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xotong/claude-marketplace --skill ce-simplify-code-xotong
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Skill: ce-simplify-code
Source: https://github.com/xotong/claude-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/compound-engineering/skills/ce-simplify-code
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xotong/claude-marketplace --skill ce-simplify-code-xotong

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly improve readability, consistency, and maintainability of recently changed code without changing its behavior, by automating simplification and quality review.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic code simplification: cleans up patterns, enforces consistency, and promotes reuse while preserving semantics.
  • Parallel quality review: launches three reviewer agents to assess reuse, potential refactors, and efficiency improvements while guarding behavior.
  • End-to-end workflow on feature branches: analyzes diffs between branches and applies fixes, then runs tests to verify behavior.

Quick Start

Start the simplification workflow on your current feature branch to begin the automated review.

Frequently Asked Questions about ce-simplify-code

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

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How do I automate code simplification on a git feature branch?

To automate code simplification on a git feature branch, this Skill analyzes branch diffs and applies fixes to clean up patterns and enforce consistency. It launches parallel reviewer agents to assess reuse, refactors, and efficiency while preserving semantics.

Can I review code quality for recent diffs without changing behavior?

Yes, you can review code quality for recent diffs without changing behavior. This Skill executes the project's test suite and lint checks after applying changes, ensuring that code simplification and quality improvements preserve the original semantics.

What is the best way to refactor recent git changes for efficiency?

The best way to refactor recent git changes for efficiency is using an automated review workflow. This Skill runs three parallel reviewer agents to identify potential refactors and efficiency improvements across the changed code while guarding its core behavior.

Does automated code review work with my existing test suite?

Yes, automated code review works with your existing test suite. The workflow relies on your project's native test suite and lint checks to verify behavior preservation after applying code simplification and quality improvements to the feature branch.

How to clean up code patterns on a feature branch before merging?

To clean up code patterns on a feature branch before merging, run an automated simplification workflow. It analyzes the diff between branches, enforces consistency, promotes reuse, and executes tests to verify that the original behavior remains intact.

Why should I run parallel reviewer agents for code quality?

You should run parallel reviewer agents for code quality to simultaneously assess reuse, potential refactors, and efficiency improvements. This parallel approach quickly identifies maintainability enhancements across changed code while ensuring behavior preservation through test execution.