simplify

Identify and fix code complexity issues in recently changed source files.

174|23|Updated Apr 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RedWoodOG/Hermes-Desktop --skill simplify-redwoodog
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Skill: simplify
Source: https://github.com/RedWoodOG/Hermes-Desktop/tree/main/skills/claude-code/simplify
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RedWoodOG/Hermes-Desktop --skill simplify-redwoodog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps engineers quickly identify and fix opportunities to reduce code complexity, improve reuse, and increase maintainability in recently changed code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated code review to detect duplicated logic, over-engineering, dead code, long functions, deep nesting, magic values, redundant conditions, and inefficient patterns.
  • Guidance to extract reusable utilities and apply consistent refactors across a codebase.
  • Use Case: When a pull request touches multiple files, run the simplification workflow to surface improvement opportunities and generate a plan.

Quick Start

Run the simplify workflow on your latest changes to surface improvement opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions about simplify

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

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How do I automate code review to find duplicated logic and dead code in recent changes?

You can reduce code complexity in recently changed files by running a structured simplification workflow that identifies duplicated logic, dead code, deep nesting, and complex control flow, then guides you through applying fixes and verifying the results.

What is the best way to refactor long functions and complex control flow across multiple languages?

To refactor long functions across multiple languages, use an automated simplification workflow that analyzes recently changed files, detects inefficient patterns and redundant conditions, and guides you to extract reusable utilities for consistent refactoring.

How do I detect over-engineering and magic values in a pull request before merging?

Detect over-engineering and magic values in a pull request by running a simplification workflow that surfaces improvement opportunities across touched files, targeting redundant conditions, inefficient patterns, and maintainability issues to generate an actionable report.

Does automated code simplification work on any programming language or only specific frameworks?

Automated code simplification applies to recently changed source files across languages without requiring specific frameworks, using static analysis to target maintainability issues like deep nesting, dead code, and duplicated logic universally.

What are the limitations of using a static analysis workflow for code refactoring?

Using a static analysis workflow for code refactoring is limited to targeting structural maintainability issues in recently changed code, such as dead code and duplication, and does not alter runtime behavior or address architectural flaws outside the modified files.