Identify and remove unused files, dependencies, and exports in a codebase.
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Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: knip Source: https://github.com/lovincyrus/claude-config/tree/main/skills/knip Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lovincyrus/claude-config --skill knip-lovincyrus
This Skill helps identify and remove unused files, dependencies, and exports in a codebase, reducing bloat and maintenance effort.
Run the knip command against your project to generate a cleanup report and perform safe removals according to the configured rules.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
To remove unused dependencies in a Node.js project, you can run a static analysis tool to generate a cleanup report identifying unused files, dependencies, and exports for safe pruning.
Dead code refers to unused files, exports, and dependencies that add bloat and increase maintenance effort. Identifying and removing them streamlines the project and reduces ongoing technical overhead.
Yes, you can safely prune dead exports during refactoring by using static analysis to suggest impact-safe removals, though you should verify the cleanup report before finalizing deletions.
You need a local Node.js environment with npm or yarn installed, along with a configuration file to drive the rules for safe cleanup and dependency pruning across your repositories.
Automating dependency pruning across repositories involves running configured static analysis commands against your projects to detect unused packages and dead code, generating reports for streamlined maintenance.
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