django-simplifier

Identify Django code smells, anti-patterns, and performance bottlenecks in Python projects.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#performance #anti-patterns #analysis #orm #refactor #code-analysis #django

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npx skills add https://github.com/charlesmsiegel/claude-tooling --skill django-simplifier

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Skill: django-simplifier
Source: https://github.com/charlesmsiegel/claude-tooling/tree/main/skills/django-simplifier
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/charlesmsiegel/claude-tooling --skill django-simplifier

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What problem does it solve?

The Django Simplifier helps developers transform and optimize complex Django code by automatically identifying anti-patterns, N+1 query risks, and ORM inefficiencies, then suggesting targeted improvements.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated Django analysis: detects common issues across models, views, forms, and serializers.
Anti-pattern detection and optimization recommendations for QuerySets and architecture.
Reusable insights for refactoring, performance tuning, and safer code patterns.

Quick Start

Run the Django analyzer on your project path to produce a comprehensive report.

Frequently Asked Questions about django-simplifier

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

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How do I detect Django ORM anti-patterns and N+1 query issues in my project?▼

An automated Django analysis scans your project path to identify ORM inefficiencies and N+1 query risks, outputting a structured report with issue type, location, severity, and targeted refactoring recommendations.

What is the best way to analyze Django code for performance bottlenecks?▼

Analyzing Django code for performance bottlenecks involves scanning apps, models, and serializers to identify anti-patterns, producing a comprehensive report of code smells and optimization recommendations suitable for CI integration.

Can I integrate Django code analysis into my CI pipeline?▼

You can integrate Django code analysis into CI pipelines by running the analyzer on your project path to generate structured results containing issue type, location, severity, and recommendations for automated build checks.

Does Django code analysis cover views, templates, and serializers?▼

Django code analysis applies to models, views, templates, forms, and serializers, scanning these components to detect code smells, anti-patterns, and performance bottlenecks for targeted refactoring improvements.

How do I refactor Django QuerySets to fix performance inefficiencies?▼

To refactor Django QuerySets and fix performance inefficiencies, use an automated analyzer to detect anti-patterns and N+1 query risks, then apply the suggested targeted improvements and safer code patterns.