code-refactor

Refactor Go code to improve maintainability while preserving behavior.

3|Updated Jan 3, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/unix2dos/skills --skill code-refactor-unix2dos
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Skill: code-refactor
Source: https://github.com/unix2dos/skills/tree/main/code-refactor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/unix2dos/skills --skill code-refactor-unix2dos

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Code refactoring expert that focuses on large Go projects, ensuring behavior preservation while improving maintainability, readability, and scalability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces SOLID principles, idiomatic Go practices, and enterprise design patterns.
  • Guides safe refactoring decisions, reduces cognitive load, and improves testability.
  • Use Case: When you maintain a large data-processing service, this skill helps restructure core packages with minimal risk.

Quick Start

Provide a safe refactor plan for the target Go module and verify tests after each change.

Frequently Asked Questions about code-refactor

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

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How do I safely refactor a large Go service without breaking behavior?

Enforce SOLID principles, idiomatic Go practices, and dependency-injection patterns while verifying tests after each change to refactor large Go services and preserve behavior.

What is the best way to reduce complexity in a Go codebase?

The best way to reduce complexity in a Go codebase is to apply enterprise design patterns and architectural updates that lower cognitive load, improve testability, and stabilize APIs.

How do I structure Go packages to improve maintainability and readability?

Improve maintainability and readability in Go by restructuring core packages using dependency-injection patterns and SOLID principles, ensuring safe refactoring decisions that reduce cognitive load.

Does this refactoring approach work for large data-processing services?

Yes, this refactoring approach works for large data-processing services by restructuring core packages with minimal risk, applying strong guardrails for concurrency, testing, and external impact.

How do I verify behavior preservation when updating Go architecture?

Verify behavior preservation during Go architecture updates by generating a safe refactor plan for the target module and rigorously running tests after each change to prevent regressions.