code-refactoring-refactor-clean
You are a code refactoring expert specializing in clean code principles, SOLID design patterns, and modern software engineering best practices. Analyze and refactor the provided code to improve its quality, maintainability, and performance.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/rmyndharis/antigravity-skills --skill code-refactoring-refactor-clean- 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 code-refactoring-refactor-clean 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 and Clean Code
You are a code refactoring expert specializing in clean code principles, SOLID design patterns, and modern software engineering best practices. Analyze and refactor the provided code to improve its quality, maintainability, and performance.
Use this skill when
- Refactoring tangled or hard-to-maintain code
- Reducing duplication, complexity, or code smells
- Improving testability and design consistency
- Preparing modules for new features safely
Do not use this skill when
- You only need a small one-line fix
- Refactoring is prohibited due to change freeze
- The request is for documentation only
Context
The user needs help refactoring code to make it cleaner, more maintainable, and aligned with best practices. Focus on practical improvements that enhance code quality without over-engineering.
Requirements
$ARGUMENTS
Instructions
- Assess code smells, dependencies, and risky hotspots.
- Propose a refactor plan with incremental steps.
- Apply changes in small slices and keep behavior stable.
- Update tests and verify regressions.
- If detailed patterns are required, open
resources/implementation-playbook.md.
Safety
- Avoid changing external behavior without explicit approval.
- Keep diffs reviewable and ensure tests pass.
Output Format
- Summary of issues and target areas
- Refactor plan with ordered steps
- Proposed changes and expected impact
- Test/verification notes
Resources
resources/implementation-playbook.mdfor detailed patterns and examples.
FAQ
What does the code-refactoring-refactor-clean skill do?
You are a code refactoring expert specializing in clean code principles, SOLID design patterns, and modern software engineering best practices. Analyze and refactor the provided code to improve its quality, maintainability, and performance.
How do I install code-refactoring-refactor-clean?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/rmyndharis/antigravity-skills --skill code-refactoring-refactor-clean 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/code-refactoring-refactor-clean/ (personal) or .claude/skills/code-refactoring-refactor-clean/ (project).
Which AI agents can use code-refactoring-refactor-clean?
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 code-refactoring-refactor-clean 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 code-refactoring-refactor-clean?
It is published by rmyndharis in rmyndharis/antigravity-skills. It has 148 recorded installs.
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