clean-code-dead-code-identification-and-removal
Sub-skill of clean-code: Dead Code Identification and Removal.
Best use case
clean-code-dead-code-identification-and-removal is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Sub-skill of clean-code: Dead Code Identification and Removal.
Teams using clean-code-dead-code-identification-and-removal 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/dead-code-identification-and-removal/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How clean-code-dead-code-identification-and-removal Compares
| Feature / Agent | clean-code-dead-code-identification-and-removal | 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?
Sub-skill of clean-code: Dead Code Identification and Removal.
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.
SKILL.md Source
# Dead Code Identification and Removal
## Dead Code Identification and Removal
Dead code is any code that is never called, imported, or referenced.
```bash
# Find files that nothing imports (potential dead modules)
# Run from repo root:
python3 -c "
import ast, os, sys
from pathlib import Path
src = Path('src')
all_files = list(src.rglob('*.py'))
imported = set()
for f in all_files:
try:
tree = ast.parse(f.read_text())
for node in ast.walk(tree):
if isinstance(node, (ast.Import, ast.ImportFrom)):
if hasattr(node, 'module') and node.module:
imported.add(node.module.split('.')[-1])
except:
pass
for f in all_files:
stem = f.stem
if stem not in imported and stem != '__init__':
print(f)
"
```
Common dead code patterns to delete:
- `*_unused.py` — explicitly named dead code
- `*_old.py`, `*_bak.py`, `*.py.bak` — backup files (use git, not backup files)
- Files with only `pass` in every function
- Commented-out code blocks >5 lines (use git history instead)
- `__all__ = []` with no exports (likely orphaned)
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