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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/parcadei/continuous-claude-v3 --skill dead-code- 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 dead-code 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.
Dead Code Detection
Find unused functions and dead code using TLDR static analysis.
Quick Start
# Scan entire project
tldr dead .
# Scan specific directory
tldr dead src/
# Specify entry points (functions to exclude from analysis)
tldr dead . --entry main cli test_
# Specify language
tldr dead . --lang python
tldr dead . --lang typescript
Output Format
Dead code analysis:
Total functions: 150
Dead functions: 12
Unused functions:
- old_helper (src/utils.py:42)
- deprecated_func (src/legacy.py:15)
- _unused_method (src/api.py:230)
Cross-Platform
Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux (including WSL).
# Windows (PowerShell)
tldr dead .
# Mac/Linux
tldr dead .
Entry Points
Functions matching entry patterns are excluded from dead code analysis:
main,cli- Application entry pointstest_*,*_test- Test functionssetup,teardown- Fixtures@app.route,@api.endpoint- Framework handlers
# Custom entry points
tldr dead src/ --entry main api_handler background_job
Integration
This skill replaces the session-start-dead-code hook with on-demand analysis.
| Approach | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Hook (removed) | Automatic | Slowed startup by 3s |
| Skill (this) | On-demand, fast | Manual invocation |
Related Commands
# Impact analysis (who calls this?)
tldr impact func_name .
# Architecture layers
tldr arch src/
# Full codebase structure
tldr structure . --lang python
FAQ
What does the dead-code skill do?
Find unused functions and dead code in the codebase
How do I install dead-code?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/parcadei/continuous-claude-v3 --skill dead-code 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/dead-code/ (personal) or .claude/skills/dead-code/ (project).
Which AI agents can use dead-code?
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 dead-code 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 dead-code?
It is published by parcadei in parcadei/continuous-claude-v3. It has 730 recorded installs.
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