refactoring

by ciembor3.0k

Apply Martin Fowler-inspired refactoring rules when improving existing code structure while preserving observable behavior.

Install

The skill file stays in the publisher's repository.

Paste the copied command in a terminal. It installs this SKILL.md into that agent.

npx skills add ciembor/agent-rules-books --skill refactoring -a cursor -y

Download skill refactoring/SKILL.md on GitHub

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Questions

How do I install refactoring?: Download refactoring/SKILL.md from the publisher, or copy the path and open the repository. PlugMCP lists the skill and does not host the file.
Where does refactoring live?: The publisher keeps it at https://github.com/ciembor/agent-rules-books.
Which agents can use refactoring?: Claude, Cursor, and Codex can read a SKILL.md you add from the publisher's repository.

name: refactoring description: Apply Martin Fowler-inspired refactoring rules when improving existing code structure while preserving observable behavior. license: MIT

Refactoring Skill

Use this skill when a task involves behavior-preserving code improvement, code smells, small refactoring steps, test-backed cleanup, or separating refactoring from feature changes.

Before making design or code decisions, read and apply refactoring.mini.md. Use refactoring.md only as a deeper reference when the mini rules are not enough for the current refactoring tradeoff.