Refactor Go codebases with targeted renaming, function extraction, and deduplication.
npx skills add https://github.com/kis9a/claude-skills-demo --skill refactor-kis9a
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: refactor Source: https://github.com/kis9a/claude-skills-demo/tree/main/.claude/skills/refactor Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kis9a/claude-skills-demo --skill refactor-kis9a
This Skill improves code readability, organization, and maintainability without changing external behavior, with test suites kept green.
Identify a target file; run refactor to apply non-functional improvements and re-run tests.
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Refactoring improves code readability and maintainability through targeted renaming, function extraction, deduplication, and better error handling while preserving functionality. Apply changes stepwise, verify with tests after each change, and commit with conventional messages to keep your codebase organized.
Yes. Refactoring applies non-functional improvements while keeping test suites green. Each change is verified by running go test ./... to ensure functional parity, with formatting checked via go fmt ./... and code quality validated with go vet ./...
DRY improvements eliminate duplication by consolidating repeated logic into reusable functions and shared components. Refactoring identifies duplicated patterns, extracts them into focused functions, and ensures the test suite validates that behavior remains identical.
Naming improvements clarify identifiers and intent, making code easier to understand and maintain. Refactor variable, function, and type names when they obscure purpose or violate Go conventions, then verify changes don't break tests or alter external behavior.
Refactoring is designed for Go projects with existing tests. A working test suite ensures functional parity is preserved during changes and allows verification that improvements don't introduce bugs or alter behavior.
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