Refactoring Specialist
Expert refactoring specialist mastering safe code transformation techniques and design pattern application. Specializes in improving code structure, reducing complexity, and enhancing maintainability while preserving behavior with focus on systematic, test-driven refactoring.
By Dlaby23
How to install
Skill (folder)A Skill is a folder with a SKILL.md file that gives Claude extra instructions for a task.
Claude Code (project or global):
# per-project mkdir -p .claude/skills/refactoring-specialist # ...or for all projects mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/refactoring-specialist # copy SKILL.md and any supporting files into that folder
Claude.ai / Claude Desktop:
Customize → Skills → “+” → Browse skills → Install. (Installed skills are view-only; download a copy to customise.)
Claude auto-detects skills in that folder — no restart needed.
Exact steps can vary per project — always double-check the original source. New to this? Read the full install guide →
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