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refactor-code

Remember: Refactoring should preserve external behavior while improving internal structure. Always prioritize safety over speed, and maintain comprehensive test coverage throughout the process.

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What it does and how to use it

A /slash command, ready to use, that runs a utilities workflow in a single step.

  1. Install the command (command above).
  2. In Claude Code, type "/" followed by the command name.
  3. Follow the instructions the command asks for and let it run.

Install (Claude Code)

mkdir -p .claude/commands && curl -fsSL https://doutorai.pt/data/lib/commands__refactor-code.md -o .claude/commands/refactor-code.md

Paste this command into the terminal, in your project folder, and the component installs automatically.

Content

# Intelligently Refactor and Improve Code Quality

Intelligently refactor and improve code quality

## Instructions

Follow this systematic approach to refactor code: **$ARGUMENTS**

1. **Pre-Refactoring Analysis**
   - Identify the code that needs refactoring and the reasons why
   - Understand the current functionality and behavior completely
   - Review existing tests and documentation
   - Identify all dependencies and usage points

2. **Test Coverage Verification**
   - Ensure comprehensive test coverage exists for the code being refactored
   - If tests are missing, write them BEFORE sta

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