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Audits and stabilizes legacy codebases through a six-phase migration workflow.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#architecture#brownfield#code-audit#migration-path#retrofit#stabilization#system-blueprint
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npx skills add https://github.com/EllevatedAI/MeMyselfAndI --skill retrofit
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Skill: retrofit
Source: https://github.com/EllevatedAI/MeMyselfAndI/tree/main/.claude/skills/retrofit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EllevatedAI/MeMyselfAndI --skill retrofit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Brownfield projects often suffer from hidden dependencies, architectural drift, and misaligned priorities, making stabilization and modernization risky and slow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deep audit and architectural recovery to surface current state and constraints.
  • Migration-path planning and phased stabilization to safely move from AS-IS to TO-BE.
  • Board decisions and human review to ensure strategic alignment and risk management.

Quick Start

Activate Retrofit with /retrofit and follow the guided brownfield workflow to stabilize an existing project.

Frequently Asked Questions about retrofit

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

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How do I stabilize and rearchitect a legacy codebase with architectural drift?▼

To stabilize a legacy codebase, you can execute a guided, phased brownfield workflow that performs deep audits, architectural recovery, and migration-path planning to safely transition mature systems from AS-IS to TO-BE.

What is brownfield project stabilization and when do I need a migration path?▼

Brownfield project stabilization is the process of reassessing existing mature systems to surface hidden dependencies and misaligned priorities. You need a migration path when modernization requires phased, strategic alignment and risk management.

How do I plan a migration path for an existing system needing a deep code audit?▼

You plan a migration path by applying a structured multi-phase workflow that enforces architectural recovery and requires specific artifacts like a migration-path.md and a system-blueprint to ensure safe, documented modernization.

Can I use this brownfield stabilization workflow for mature systems with hidden dependencies?▼

Yes, this workflow specifically targets mature systems suffering from hidden dependencies and misaligned priorities, applying deep audits and architectural recovery to surface current constraints before planning stabilization.

What is the best way to recover architecture and prioritize modernization in legacy projects?▼

The best way to recover architecture is through a defined retrofit workflow that uses board decisions and human review across six phases, ensuring strategic alignment while prioritizing risks in legacy projects.

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