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simple-refactor

Suggest small refactors that improve readability without changing behavior. Use when a junior developer asks to clean up code.

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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

  1. Identify duplication or overly long functions.
  2. Propose small extraction or naming improvements.
  3. Note how to validate behavior remains unchanged.

Output

  • Refactor steps and safe checkpoints.

Quality bar

  • Keep changes small and reversible.
  • Avoid altering public interfaces.