Is it safe to use on large .NET solutions?

Yes, it is designed for scale, but it is recommended to follow the skill's safety guidelines, such as batching operations and verifying with 'dotnet build' after each major change.

Can I use this to move classes between different files?

Yes, the skill includes patterns for moving types to new files and automatically updating namespace declarations and referencing 'using' statements.

Does it handle dynamic references or reflection?

Symbol-level tools primarily track static references; for dynamic code or reflection-based calls, the skill includes troubleshooting steps to perform string-based searches as a secondary verification.

How does Serena MCP differ from standard Find and Replace?

Serena uses symbol-level awareness, meaning it understands the code's structure (AST) rather than just text, preventing accidental changes to similar-looking strings in comments or unrelated classes.

.NET Serena Refactoring

Name: .NET Serena Refactoring
Author: rudironsoni

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Automates symbol-level C# code refactoring with precise reference tracking and safe structural updates using Serena MCP.

The .NET Serena Refactoring skill empowers developers to perform complex code transformations with surgical precision using Serena MCP's symbol-aware engine. Unlike traditional text-based search and replace, this skill understands the underlying AST of C# projects, allowing for safe renaming, method extraction, and type relocation without breaking dependencies. It streamlines architectural changes by automatically updating all call sites and namespace imports, ensuring your codebase remains compilable and clean throughout the refactoring process.

Key Features

01Integrated verification via dotnet build and test workflows

020 GitHub stars

03Symbol-aware renaming of classes, methods, and properties

04Safe movement of types between files and namespaces

05Automated extraction of logic into new methods or classes

06Precise method signature updates with automatic caller tracking

Use Cases

01Modernizing legacy .NET codebases by extracting interfaces and base classes

02Restructuring business logic to adhere to SOLID principles or clean architecture

03Performing large-scale renaming and reorganization of project namespaces

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add rudironsoni/rulesync-dotnet dotnet-serena-refactoring

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Integrated verification via dotnet build and test workflows

020 GitHub stars

03Symbol-aware renaming of classes, methods, and properties

04Safe movement of types between files and namespaces

05Automated extraction of logic into new methods or classes

06Precise method signature updates with automatic caller tracking

Use Cases

01Modernizing legacy .NET codebases by extracting interfaces and base classes

02Restructuring business logic to adhere to SOLID principles or clean architecture

03Performing large-scale renaming and reorganization of project namespaces

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add rudironsoni/rulesync-dotnet dotnet-serena-refactoring

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT