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deslop

Removes AI-generated code slop and over-engineering from branch diffs.

1|Updated May 6, 2026
Search Tags:#code review#pull request#refactoring#simplification#code cleanup#git diff#ai slop
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/surfingalien/FinSurfing --skill deslop-surfingalien
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: deslop
Source: https://github.com/surfingalien/FinSurfing/tree/main/.claude/skills/deslop
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/surfingalien/FinSurfing --skill deslop-surfingalien

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? AI-assisted coding often leaves behind unnecessary comments, defensive code, premature abstractions, and unrequested features that bloat pull requests and reduce maintainability. This Skill cleans up that slop before committing. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Diff-Based Cleanup: Analyzes the branch diff against main using git commands to find only the slop introduced in your changes. - Slop Pattern Detection: Targets obvious comments, defensive try/catch blocks, any casts, premature abstractions, deep nesting, and backwards-compatibility hacks. - Behavior Preservation: Verifies changes with tests and re-runs the diff to confirm only slop was removed. - Use Case: After finishing a feature branch with AI assistance, run this Skill before committing to strip boilerplate and over-engineering, leaving a clean, reviewable diff. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to run the deslop skill to clean up the current branch diff before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions about deslop

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I remove AI-generated code slop from my branch?▼

Run the deslop skill, which diffs your branch against origin/main, identifies slop patterns like obvious comments and premature abstractions, applies minimal edits, and re-verifies the diff and tests.

What kinds of code slop does this cleanup target?▼

It targets obvious comments, defensive try/catch in trusted paths, casts to any, premature helpers and factories, deep nesting, backwards-compatibility hacks, and unrequested features or refactors.

When should I run code slop cleanup?▼

Run it after completing changes and before committing, or whenever code feels over-engineered. It works on the diff between your branch and origin/main.

Does slop cleanup change my code's behavior?▼

No, the guardrails require behavior to stay unchanged unless fixing a clear bug. The workflow re-runs tests and the diff to confirm only slop was removed.

What are the limitations of automated slop removal?▼

It only cleans changes present in the branch diff against main, not pre-existing code. Judgment is still needed to distinguish genuine slop from intentional design decisions.

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