improve-codebase-architecture

Analyze codebases to identify shallow modules and suggest refactoring opportunities.

24|3|Updated Jan 30, 2026
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Skill: improve-codebase-architecture
Source: https://github.com/VoDaiLocz/kilo-kit-mcp/tree/main/skills/engineering/improve-codebase-architecture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/VoDaiLocz/kilo-kit-mcp --skill improve-codebase-architecture-vodailocz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill identifies and suggests refactoring opportunities to improve codebase architecture, making it more testable and AI-friendly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Code Deepening: Suggests how to turn shallow modules into deep ones for better leverage and maintainability.
  • Dependency Analysis: Classifies dependencies to determine deepening strategies and seam management.
  • Interface Design: Assists in exploring and comparing alternative interfaces for enhanced modularity.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill when you're working on a complex codebase and want to refactor it to be more robust and testable.

Quick Start

Run the 'improve-codebase-architecture' skill and follow the guidance provided to analyze your codebase.

Frequently Asked Questions about improve-codebase-architecture

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

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How do I refactor shallow modules to improve codebase architecture?

To refactor shallow modules, you must identify them and apply module deepening strategies to turn them into deep modules. This process improves codebase leverage, maintainability, and overall architecture by guiding better interface design and dependency management.

What is module deepening in codebase architecture?

Module deepening is a refactoring technique that transforms shallow modules into deep ones to maximize their leverage and maintainability. It involves classifying dependencies and exploring alternative interface designs to ensure improved modularity and domain language alignment within the codebase.

How do I analyze codebase dependencies for better refactoring decisions?

Analyzing codebase dependencies involves classifying them to determine appropriate deepening strategies and seam management. This refactoring approach guides interface design decisions, ensuring your complex codebase becomes more robust, testable, and structurally sound.

When do I need to redesign interfaces for better modularity?

You need to redesign interfaces for better modularity when your complex codebase requires improved architecture and testability. This involves exploring and comparing alternative interface designs to align with domain language, manage dependencies, and enhance overall structural robustness.

Does refactoring for codebase architecture help with AI navigability?

Refactoring for codebase architecture directly improves AI navigability by aligning domain language and guiding interface design. Deepening modules and managing dependencies makes the complex codebase more testable, robust, and easier for artificial intelligence to analyze.