deslop
Remove AI-generated code slop, unnecessary comments, and over-engineering from the current branch diff. Cleans up boilerplate, simplifies abstractions, and strips defensive code. Use when cleaning up code, simplifying, removing boilerplate, or before committing.
Best use case
deslop is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Remove AI-generated code slop, unnecessary comments, and over-engineering from the current branch diff. Cleans up boilerplate, simplifies abstractions, and strips defensive code. Use when cleaning up code, simplifying, removing boilerplate, or before committing.
Teams using deslop 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/deslop/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How deslop Compares
| Feature / Agent | deslop | 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?
Remove AI-generated code slop, unnecessary comments, and over-engineering from the current branch diff. Cleans up boilerplate, simplifies abstractions, and strips defensive code. Use when cleaning up code, simplifying, removing boilerplate, or before committing.
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
# Remove AI Code Slop Check the diff against main and remove AI-generated slop introduced in the branch. ## Trigger Use after completing changes, before committing, or when code feels over-engineered. ## Commands ```bash git fetch origin main git diff origin/main...HEAD --stat git diff origin/main...HEAD ``` ## Workflow 1. Run diff commands to see all changes on the branch. 2. Identify slop patterns from the focus areas below. 3. Apply minimal, focused edits to remove slop. 4. Re-run `git diff origin/main...HEAD` to verify only slop was removed. 5. Run tests or type-check to confirm behaviour unchanged: `npm test -- --changed --passWithNoTests 2>&1 | tail -10` 6. Summarise what was cleaned. ## Focus Areas - Extra comments that state the obvious or are inconsistent with local style - Defensive try/catch blocks that are abnormal for trusted internal code paths - Casts to `any` used only to bypass type issues - Over-engineered abstractions for one-time operations (premature helpers, factories) - Deeply nested code that should be simplified with early returns - Backwards-compatibility hacks (renamed `_vars`, re-exports, `// removed` comments) - Features, refactoring, or "improvements" beyond what was requested - Added docstrings, type annotations, or comments on code that wasn't changed - Error handling for scenarios that can't happen in trusted internal paths ## Guardrails - Keep behavior unchanged unless fixing a clear bug. - Prefer minimal, focused edits over broad rewrites. - Three similar lines of code is better than a premature abstraction. - If you remove something, verify it's truly unused first. - Keep the final summary concise (1-3 sentences). ## Output - List of slop patterns found with file locations - Edits applied - One-line summary of what was cleaned
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