Suggest small refactors that improve readability without changing behavior. Use when a junior developer asks to clean up code.
Install
npx skillscat add proflead/codex-skills-library/simple-refactor Install via the SkillsCat registry.
SKILL.md
Simple Refactor
Purpose
Suggest small refactors that improve readability without changing behavior.
Inputs to request
- Target file or function.
- Known style guide or conventions.
- Existing tests or coverage.
Workflow
- Identify duplication or overly long functions.
- Propose small extraction or naming improvements.
- Note how to validate behavior remains unchanged.
Output
- Refactor steps and safe checkpoints.
Quality bar
- Keep changes small and reversible.
- Avoid altering public interfaces.