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refactor-assistant

Analyze source code to identify smells and propose refactoring opportunities.

Updated Sep 5, 2021
Search Tags:#maintainability#refactor#code-quality#static-analysis#code-analysis#software-engineering#refactoring-patterns
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/a747895159/spring-cloud-study-alibaba --skill refactor-assistant
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: refactor-assistant
Source: https://github.com/a747895159/spring-cloud-study-alibaba/tree/main/.agent/skills/refactor-assistant
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/a747895159/spring-cloud-study-alibaba --skill refactor-assistant

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Codebases often accumulate smells such as long functions, duplicated logic, and unclear responsibilities, making maintenance costly and error-prone. This skill analyzes code, identifies refactoring opportunities, and provides concrete change recommendations to improve structure and readability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identify refactoring opportunities such as extracting functions/classes, renaming entities, introducing parameter objects, replacing conditionals with polymorphism, removing dead code, and simplifying complex logic.
  • Provide rationale, impact estimation, and risk assessment for each proposed change to guide incremental adoption.
  • Use-case example: in a large module with long functions and duplicated logic, generate a step-by-step refactoring plan that preserves behavior and enables easier future changes.

Quick Start

Provide a concrete code change request and receive a ready-to-apply refactoring plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about refactor-assistant

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

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How do I identify code smells for refactoring in a large codebase?▼

Identify code smells by running static analysis to detect long functions, duplicated logic, and unclear responsibilities. This process pinpoints areas needing structural improvements to make maintenance less costly and error-prone.

What is the best way to plan incremental code refactoring without breaking existing behavior?▼

The best way to plan incremental code refactoring is to generate a step-by-step plan that includes rationale, impact estimation, and risk assessment for each change. This guides adoption while validating changes via tests to preserve behavior.

Can I use static analysis to find opportunities for extracting functions and classes?▼

Yes, static analysis finds opportunities for extracting functions and classes, introducing parameter objects, replacing conditionals with polymorphism, and removing dead code to improve overall code readability and structure.

How do I apply refactoring patterns to simplify complex logic in my source code?▼

Apply refactoring patterns by analyzing the source code to propose concrete changes. This provides ready-to-apply recommendations for simplifying complex logic and renaming entities to clarify their responsibilities.

Does code analysis for refactoring work on medium-to-large codebases with duplicated logic?▼

Yes, code analysis for refactoring is specifically applicable to medium-to-large codebases needing structural improvements across functions, classes, and modules to resolve duplicated logic and complex dependencies.

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