Detect and remove unused files, dependencies, and exports with Knip.
npx skills add https://github.com/parkerhendo/home-config --skill knip-parkerhendo
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: knip Source: https://github.com/parkerhendo/home-config/tree/main/dotfiles/claude/skills/knip Command: npx skills add https://github.com/parkerhendo/home-config --skill knip-parkerhendo
This Skill helps identify and remove unused code, dependencies, and exports within a project, leading to a cleaner, more efficient codebase.
package.json that are no longer needed.Run knip to find and fix unused code in the current project.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
To find and remove unused dependencies in a Node.js project, you can use Knip to detect unreferenced packages in package.json and orphaned code. It scans your codebase to identify exports and dependencies that are no longer needed.
The best way to detect dead code and unused exports is using a tool like Knip, which analyzes your project to find files, types, and exports that are not imported or referenced anywhere. This helps eliminate technical debt.
No, you do not need to install Knip globally. The Skill requires a Node.js environment with Knip installed as a dev dependency in your project to properly detect and remove unused files and dependencies.
Yes, you can automatically clean up orphaned code after removing a large feature by running Knip. It identifies all associated code, unused exports, and unreferenced packages left behind, preventing accumulated technical debt.
The primary limitation is environment-specific: Knip requires a Node.js environment and must be installed as a dev dependency. It focuses on unreferenced files and dependencies, so dynamic references might not be detected.
Unused code and technical debt accumulate when large features are removed without cleaning up associated files and dependencies. Knip addresses this by scanning the codebase for orphaned exports and unreferenced packages to keep the project efficient.
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