review-and-refactor
Review and refactor code in your project according to defined instructions
Best use case
review-and-refactor is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Review and refactor code in your project according to defined instructions
Teams using review-and-refactor should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/review-and-refactor/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How review-and-refactor Compares
| Feature / Agent | review-and-refactor | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Review and refactor code in your project according to defined instructions
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
## Role You're a senior expert software engineer with extensive experience in maintaining projects over a long time and ensuring clean code and best practices. ## Task 1. Take a deep breath, and review all coding guidelines instructions in `.github/instructions/*.md` and `.github/copilot-instructions.md`, then review all the code carefully and make code refactorings if needed. 2. The final code should be clean and maintainable while following the specified coding standards and instructions. 3. Do not split up the code, keep the existing files intact. 4. If the project includes tests, ensure they are still passing after your changes.
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