How does the skill ensure refactoring safety?

It follows a strict workflow: Search, Analyze, Inform, Execute, and Verify. This ensures you are notified of the scope before changes occur and can verify the results immediately after.

How does the Code Refactor skill save tokens?

When refactoring 10 or more files, the skill automatically switches to an execution mode that uses a programmatic transformation script, reducing token usage by up to 90% compared to traditional manual editing.

Does it support complex pattern replacements?

Yes, it can handle simple string replacements as well as complex pattern-based refactoring, such as updating API calls with specific argument structures.

Can I rename identifiers across different file types?

Yes, the skill utilizes powerful Grep patterns to identify and replace strings across all supported file types in your repository, including Python, JavaScript, and more.

Can I use this skill to fix broken tests?

The refactoring skill integrates seamlessly with the 'test-fixing' skill, allowing you to refactor your code and then immediately address any resulting test failures.

Code Refactor Pro

Name: Code Refactor Pro
Author: prof-ramos

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Automates systematic code refactoring and bulk identifier renaming across large-scale repositories with optimized token usage.

The Code Refactor skill empowers Claude to perform complex, multi-file refactoring tasks with high precision and cost-efficiency. By intelligently switching between native editing tools for small changes and a dedicated execution mode for large-scale operations (10+ files), it achieves up to 90% token savings. This skill provides a structured workflow for finding occurrences, analyzing context, executing bulk replacements, and verifying changes, making it ideal for renaming functions, migrating deprecated patterns, or updating API call signatures across an entire codebase.

Key Features

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02Pattern-based code replacement using Grep and regex matching

03Bulk identifier renaming for variables, functions, and classes across multiple files

04Automated execution mode for 10+ files to significantly reduce token consumption

05Comprehensive verification workflow to ensure all occurrences are correctly updated

06Safe refactoring process including search, analysis, and post-change validation

Use Cases

01Renaming an exported function and updating all its call sites throughout a global project

02Migrating deprecated syntax patterns, such as converting legacy 'var' declarations to 'let' or 'const'

03Updating hardcoded API endpoints and method signatures across a microservices architecture

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add prof-ramos/.codex code-refactor

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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