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Safely refactor Pharo code using live image MCP tools.

Software Engineering#refactoring#code safety#smalltalk#pharo#live image
AuthorKentBeck
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenges of safely refactoring Pharo code, providing tools for clean and reliable changes to the codebase.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Live Image Refactoring: Make structural changes without altering the code behavior, directly within the live Pharo image.
  • Code Analysis: Identify references and implementors to plan refactoring, minimizing risks.
  • Incremental Changes: Execute one small refactor at a time, with tests to verify behavior remains unchanged.
  • Use Case: Refactor a large class without causing unintended side effects by following a structured process.

Quick Start

Run the 'pharo-refactor' skill to begin refactoring a Pharo class. Ensure that you have a passing test suite before you start.

Dependency Matrix

Required Modules

None required

Components

Standard package

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Please help me install this Skill:
Name: pharo-refactor
Download link: https://github.com/KentBeck/SmalltalkGenie/archive/main.zip#pharo-refactor

Please download this .zip file, extract it, and install it in the .claude/skills/ directory.
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