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rawgentic:refactor

Automate code refactoring with a 14-step workflow and characterization tests.

2|Updated Mar 3, 2026
Search Tags:#code quality#git#testing#refactoring#software development#behavioral preservation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/3D-Stories/rawgentic --skill rawgentic-refactor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: rawgentic:refactor
Source: https://github.com/3D-Stories/rawgentic/tree/main/skills/refactor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/3D-Stories/rawgentic --skill rawgentic-refactor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the complex and risky process of refactoring code, ensuring that the external behavior of the software remains unchanged throughout the process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Behavioral Preservation: Guarantees that refactoring does not alter the software's observable behavior through characterization tests and rigorous verification.
  • Structured Workflow: Guides users through a 14-step process including scope validation, code analysis, test generation, refactoring, and deployment verification.
  • Use Case: Refactor a large, complex module to improve its maintainability and reduce technical debt without introducing regressions or breaking existing functionality.

Quick Start

Use the refactor skill to refactor the user authentication module.

Frequently Asked Questions about rawgentic:refactor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I refactor code without changing its external behavior?▼

Safe refactoring relies on characterization tests to capture existing software behavior before making structural changes. This approach uses a 14-step workflow to verify that refactoring preserves observable outputs throughout the process.

What is the process for safely simplifying a complex software module?▼

Simplifying a complex module safely requires scope validation, code analysis, test generation, refactoring, and deployment verification. This ensures restructuring reduces technical debt without introducing regressions or breaking functionality.

Do I need Git and GitHub CLI to automate code refactoring?▼

Yes, Git and GitHub CLI are required. This automated refactoring process also requires Serena MCP to perform symbol analysis and code manipulation during the structural extraction and renaming steps.

Can I use automated refactoring for large modules with high technical debt?▼

Yes, automated refactoring is designed for large, complex modules. It improves maintainability and reduces technical debt by systematically applying extraction, renaming, and simplification while maintaining strict behavioral guarantees.

What are the limitations of using characterization tests for code restructuring?▼

Characterization tests preserve current logic but do not validate whether the original behavior was correct. They ensure refactoring maintains external behavior, but cannot fix pre-existing software design flaws.

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