refactor-project
Executes automated project-wide refactoring with a focus on cross-file optimization. This skill should be used when the user asks for project-wide refactoring, cross-file simplification, consistency standardization across the codebase, duplication reduction, or invokes "/refactor-project".
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/fradser/dotclaude --skill refactor-project- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads refactor-project automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Refactor Project Command
Execute automated project-wide refactoring using refactor:code-simplifier agent with cross-file optimization focus.
Pre-operation Checks
Goal: Ensure project-wide execution is explicit and reproducible.
Actions:
- Run
git rev-parse --is-inside-work-tree; if false, inform user that project-wide mode requires a git workspace - Record current revision with
git rev-parse --short HEADand include it in final summary for rollback context - Ignore command arguments and proceed with full-project discovery
Phase 1: Analyze Project Scope
Goal: Discover all code files and display scope summary.
Actions:
- Find all code files using Glob patterns for common extensions
- Filter out
node_modules/,.git/,dist/,build/,vendor/,.venv/ - Group files by language/extension and identify primary source directories
- Display scope summary (file count, languages, directories) then proceed automatically
See references/scope-analysis.md for exclusion patterns and edge cases.
Phase 2: Launch Refactoring Agent
Goal: Execute refactor:code-simplifier agent with project-wide scope and cross-file focus.
Actions:
- Launch
refactor:code-simplifieragent with all discovered code files - Pass cross-file optimization emphasis: duplication reduction, consistent patterns
- Pass aggressive mode flag for legacy code removal
- Agent auto-loads
refactor:best-practicesskill and applies language-specific patterns
See references/agent-configuration.md for detailed Task parameters.
Phase 3: Summary
Goal: Report comprehensive summary of project-wide changes.
Actions:
- Report total files refactored (count and percentage of project)
- List changes categorized by improvement type and cross-file improvements made
- List best practices applied and legacy code removed
- Suggest test suite to run and recommend reviewing changes in logical groups
- Provide safer rollback command tied to recorded baseline (for example:
git restore --worktree --staged .)
See references/output-requirements.md for detailed summary format.
Requirements
- Execute immediately after displaying scope (no confirmation needed)
- Refactor entire project across all discovered code files
- Prioritize cross-file duplication reduction and consistent patterns
- Preserve behavior and public interfaces unless user explicitly requests a behavior change
FAQ
What does the refactor-project skill do?
Executes automated project-wide refactoring with a focus on cross-file optimization. This skill should be used when the user asks for project-wide refactoring, cross-file simplification, consistency standardization across the codebase, duplication reduction, or invokes "/refactor-project".
How do I install refactor-project?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/fradser/dotclaude --skill refactor-project in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/refactor-project/ (personal) or .claude/skills/refactor-project/ (project).
Which AI agents can use refactor-project?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is refactor-project safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains refactor-project?
It is published by fradser in fradser/dotclaude. It has 121 recorded installs.
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