refactor
Systematic code refactoring — extract functions, reduce complexity, eliminate duplication, improve naming, and split large files. Preserves behavior with tests.
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Install this skill
Run this command in your terminal. No account required — it auto-detects your AI tool and installs the skill file.
npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install refactorSetup by platform
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One-click setup for your editorRun in your project root
npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install refactor --target claude-codeInstructions
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Frequently asked questions about refactor
What does the refactor skill do?
Systematic code refactoring — extract functions, reduce complexity, eliminate duplication, improve naming, and split large files. Preserves behavior with tests. It's a reusable SKILL.md instruction set that loads into your AI coding assistant on demand, no prompt engineering, no copy-pasting every session.
How do I install the refactor skill?
Run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install refactor` from your terminal. The CLI writes the SKILL.md to the correct location for your AI tool (e.g. ~/.claude/skills/refactor/ for Claude Code or ~/.cursor/skills/ for Cursor with --target cursor) and adds it to your project's .skills.json lockfile.
Which AI tools does refactor work with?
refactor runs in Claude Code, Cursor, Codex CLI. It follows the open Agent Skills standard (SKILL.md), so the same skill works in every supported tool without modification.
Is the refactor skill free?
Yes. Every skill on skills-hub.ai is free and open-source. There are no premium tiers, paywalls, or usage limits. You only pay for whatever AI assistant you're already using.
How do I use refactor after installing it?
In Claude Code, type `/refactor` (or whatever slash command the skill registers) and the AI follows the skill's instructions immediately. You can also reference it by name in natural language, your AI loads the skill into context when relevant.
Can I share the refactor skill with my team?
Yes. Commit your project's .skills.json lockfile and teammates run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install` (no args) to install every skill at the exact version you pinned. Organization-scoped installs work via skills-hub.ai organizations.