simplify
Review changed code for reuse, quality, and efficiency, then fix any issues found. TRIGGER when user says "simplify", "clean up code", "review my changes", "code review and fix", or "/simplify".
Best use case
simplify is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Review changed code for reuse, quality, and efficiency, then fix any issues found. TRIGGER when user says "simplify", "clean up code", "review my changes", "code review and fix", or "/simplify".
Teams using simplify 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/simplify/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How simplify Compares
| Feature / Agent | simplify | 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 changed code for reuse, quality, and efficiency, then fix any issues found. TRIGGER when user says "simplify", "clean up code", "review my changes", "code review and fix", or "/simplify".
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.
Related Guides
SKILL.md Source
# Simplify: Code Review and Cleanup Review all changed files for reuse, quality, and efficiency. Fix any issues found. ## Phase 1: Identify Changes Run `git diff` (or `git diff HEAD` if staged) to see what changed. ## Phase 2: Launch Three Review Agents in Parallel Uses the Agent tool to run all three concurrently, each getting the full diff: Agent 1: Code Reuse Review - Search for existing utilities that could replace new code - Flag duplicated functionality - Flag inline logic that could use existing utils Agent 2: Code Quality Review - Redundant state, parameter sprawl, copy-paste - Leaky abstractions, stringly-typed code - Unnecessary JSX nesting, unnecessary comments Agent 3: Efficiency Review - Redundant computations, duplicate API calls, N+1 patterns - Missed concurrency (sequential → parallel) - Hot-path bloat, recurring no-op updates - TOCTOU anti-patterns, memory leaks - Overly broad operations ## Phase 3: Fix Issues Aggregate findings from all three agents, fix each one. Skip false positives without arguing.
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