tech-debt-audit

Scan a codebase to identify and prioritize technical debt by category.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OM-bit-hub/daily_tracker --skill tech-debt-audit-om-bit-hub
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: tech-debt-audit
Source: https://github.com/OM-bit-hub/daily_tracker/tree/main/.agents/skills/lead-engineer/tech-debt-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OM-bit-hub/daily_tracker --skill tech-debt-audit-om-bit-hub

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Scan a codebase to identify technical debt, including outdated patterns, missing tests, dead code, hardcoded values, and security gaps, enabling teams to focus remediation where it matters most.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic debt discovery across categories like hardcoded values, missing tests, dead code, and consistency gaps.
  • Prioritized remediation planning with ROI-based or impact-driven scoring for sprint-ready action.
  • Use Case: Quarterly health checks, before major features, or onboarding to unfamiliar codebases to surface hidden risks.

Quick Start

Provide a structured audit pass to reveal and rank debt items, then generate a remediation plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about tech-debt-audit

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

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How do I identify technical debt in a codebase before adding major features?

To identify technical debt, you need a systematic audit pass that scans the codebase for outdated patterns, missing tests, dead code, hardcoded values, and security gaps. This process reveals hidden risks and generates a prioritized debt register for sprint-ready action.

What is the best way to prioritize technical debt remediation by ROI?

Prioritizing technical debt remediation by ROI involves scoring debt items based on their impact and effort. This approach generates a debt register and remediation roadmap, allowing teams to focus on high-return fixes that reduce maintenance costs and long-term risk.

How does a technical debt audit help when onboarding to an unfamiliar codebase?

A technical debt audit helps when onboarding to an unfamiliar codebase by systematically detecting consistency gaps, dead code, and missing tests. It provides a clear debt register and remediation roadmap, enabling new engineers to understand risks and plan fixes effectively.

Can I use a technical debt audit for quarterly codebase health checks?

Yes, you can use a technical debt audit for quarterly health checks to systematically discover debt across categories like hardcoded values and security gaps. It produces a prioritized remediation plan with impact-driven scoring to guide sprint-ready maintenance actions.

What types of code quality issues does a technical debt audit detect?

A technical debt audit detects code quality issues including outdated patterns, missing tests, dead code, hardcoded values, consistency gaps, and security gaps. It categorizes these items and scores them by impact or ROI to generate a remediation roadmap.