Can I use this for simple bug fixes?

It is generally recommended for structural changes; for minor bug fixes where the design is already established, this skill may be unnecessary.

When should I use the Dev Principles skill?

This skill is best used during code design phases, major refactoring tasks, or when you feel a class or function has become too complex to maintain.

Will it help me avoid over-engineering?

Yes, by applying KISS and YAGNI principles, the skill specifically warns against adding 'just in case' features or overly complex abstractions that aren't required for the current task.

Does it support specific programming languages?

The principles provided (SOLID, KISS, DRY, YAGNI) are language-agnostic and can be applied to any object-oriented or functional programming language supported by Claude.

How does this skill help with refactoring?

It analyzes your existing code for common architectural flaws like high coupling or multiple responsibilities and suggests specific refactoring steps based on SOLID and DRY principles.

Dev Principles

Name: Dev Principles
Author: kentanakae

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Developer Tools

Applies SOLID, KISS, YAGNI, and DRY principles to guide code implementation, refactoring, and architectural design decisions.

The Dev Principles skill provides a rigorous framework for maintaining high-quality codebases by enforcing industry-standard software design patterns. It assists Claude in identifying 'code smells,' such as violating the Single Responsibility Principle or creating unnecessary abstractions (YAGNI). By referencing SOLID, KISS, and DRY, the skill provides actionable guidance for splitting oversized functions, reducing coupling, and ensuring that code remains extensible without being overly complex. It is particularly useful during refactoring phases or when making foundational design choices for new features.

Key Features

01DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) detection to eliminate logic duplication

02YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It) analysis to prune unnecessary features

03Architectural guidance for complex refactoring and function splitting

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05KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) checks to prevent over-engineering

06SOLID principles implementation for robust class design

Use Cases

01Modularizing oversized 'God Classes' into single-responsibility components

02Identifying and consolidating redundant logic across a repository to improve maintainability

03Evaluating new feature designs to ensure they don't introduce future technical debt

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kentanakae/claude-code-plugins dev-principles

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) detection to eliminate logic duplication

02YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It) analysis to prune unnecessary features

03Architectural guidance for complex refactoring and function splitting

041 GitHub stars

05KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) checks to prevent over-engineering

06SOLID principles implementation for robust class design

Use Cases

01Modularizing oversized 'God Classes' into single-responsibility components

02Identifying and consolidating redundant logic across a repository to improve maintainability

03Evaluating new feature designs to ensure they don't introduce future technical debt

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kentanakae/claude-code-plugins dev-principles

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT