What languages does this skill support?

This skill is designed specifically for JavaScript and TypeScript projects, including those using frameworks like React, Vue, and Svelte.

How does this help with CI/CD hygiene?

You can configure the skill to fail builds or PRs if unused dependencies or exports are found, ensuring that only necessary code reaches production.

Can it detect unused files in Next.js or Vite projects?

Yes, Knip includes specialized plugins that automatically detect entry points and project structures for Next.js, Vite, Remix, Astro, and many others.

Does it require a configuration file to work?

While it supports detailed configuration via knip.json or knip.ts, it features 'Zero Config' auto-detection for most standard project setups.

Knip Dead Code Detection

Name: Knip Dead Code Detection
Author: laurigates

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Seguridad y Pruebas

Identifies and removes unused files, dependencies, exports, and types in JavaScript and TypeScript projects to maintain clean codebases.

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The Knip Dead Code Detection skill empowers Claude to analyze your JavaScript and TypeScript repositories for redundant code. By scanning for unused dependencies, exports, types, and orphaned files, it helps developers reduce bundle sizes and minimize technical debt. It features deep integration with over 80 frameworks and tools, including Next.js, Vite, and Vitest, making it an essential utility for refactoring sessions, codebase audits, and maintaining strict dependency hygiene in professional development workflows.

Características Principales

Detects unused dependencies, exports, types, and files automatically
Zero-config auto-detection for standard project entry points
Supports 80+ frameworks and tools including React, Next.js, and Vite
3 GitHub stars
Provides actionable reports with precise file locations and line numbers
Deep integration with monorepos and workspace configurations

Casos de Uso

Refactoring legacy codebases to identify and remove orphaned logic
Enforcing code quality in CI/CD pipelines to prevent technical debt accumulation
Optimizing production bundle sizes by pruning unused dependencies

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Características Principales

Detects unused dependencies, exports, types, and files automatically
Zero-config auto-detection for standard project entry points
Supports 80+ frameworks and tools including React, Next.js, and Vite
3 GitHub stars
Provides actionable reports with precise file locations and line numbers
Deep integration with monorepos and workspace configurations

Casos de Uso

Refactoring legacy codebases to identify and remove orphaned logic
Enforcing code quality in CI/CD pipelines to prevent technical debt accumulation
Optimizing production bundle sizes by pruning unused dependencies