Automate safe code refactoring with Red-Green-Refactor cycles and tests.
npx skills add https://github.com/mguinada/agent-skills --skill refactor-mguinada
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: refactor Source: https://github.com/mguinada/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/refactor Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mguinada/agent-skills --skill refactor-mguinada
Refactor Skill helps software teams simplify growing codebases while preserving existing functionality by enforcing a disciplined test-driven process.
Choose a target module with an existing test suite and perform a small refactor iteration: write a failing test if needed (Red), implement the minimal change to pass (Green), and then refactor for clarity (Refactor). Repeat until all tests pass and quality checks are green.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
Safe code refactoring requires preserving functionality through tests using incremental Red-Green-Refactor cycles. Write a failing test, implement the minimal change to pass, then refactor for clarity while maintaining lint and type checks.
To start refactoring, choose a target module with an existing test suite and perform a small iteration: write a failing test if needed, implement the minimal change to pass it, then refactor for clarity. Repeat until all tests pass.
Yes, an existing test suite is required to refactor code safely. The process relies on tests to preserve functionality and verify incremental changes, ensuring that refactoring for clarity does not alter the original behavior.
Yes, the Red-Green-Refactor cycle is applicable to projects with architectural debt and code smells. It helps identify and address these issues by emphasizing incremental, verifiable changes that improve readability and clarify responsibilities.
The primary limitation is the strict requirement for an existing test suite and clear goals for each refactor. Without tests to verify behavior, the incremental Red-Green-Refactor cycle cannot safely preserve functionality during changes.
mattphanmRefactor code safely with baseline tests and incremental validation.
reckerswartzRefactor Rails apps with deterministic steps while keeping tests green.
jokken79Detect code smells and propose refactorings in Python, Java, and JavaScript codebases.
TheArchitectitRefactor code with step-by-step safety protocols and SOLID principles.
