Can it help with deeply nested 'if-else' statements?

Yes, one of its primary functions is to identify deep nesting and refactor it into sequential logic using early returns or guards.

When is the best time to use the simplify skill?

It is most effective after a feature is functional but feels 'messy', when inheriting complex code, or before submitting a pull request to ensure the logic is as concise as possible.

Will this skill change the behavior of my code?

No, the skill is explicitly designed to preserve all existing behavior and functionality. It focuses purely on structural simplification and removing redundancy.

What kind of abstractions does it remove?

It targets 'wrapper' functions that simply delegate to other functions, single-use helpers that don't aid readability, and over-generalized utilities that are only used in one specific context.

Code Simplification Expert

Name: Code Simplification Expert
Author: pm7y

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Simplifies codebases by removing unnecessary abstractions, inlining single-use functions, and flattening deep logic nesting.

About

This skill is designed to reduce technical debt and improve code maintainability by identifying and eliminating over-engineered patterns. It applies YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It) principles to remove speculative features, inlines functions that don't benefit from abstraction, and transforms deeply nested conditionals into clean, linear logic. It is particularly useful for refactoring legacy code, cleaning up features after implementation, or streamlining code inherited from other developers while strictly preserving all existing functionality and business logic.

Key Features

Removes unused parameters and speculative features via YAGNI principles
Flattens deeply nested conditionals using early return patterns
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Simplifies over-generalized utilities and redundant type definitions
Inlines single-use functions to reduce unnecessary indirection
Eliminates pass-through wrapper functions that add no value

Use Cases

Cleaning up legacy codebases that have accumulated unnecessary complexity over time
Refactoring over-engineered features to improve team readability
Pre-review code cleanup to ensure minimalist and maintainable implementation

About

Key Features

Removes unused parameters and speculative features via YAGNI principles
Flattens deeply nested conditionals using early return patterns
0 GitHub stars
Simplifies over-generalized utilities and redundant type definitions
Inlines single-use functions to reduce unnecessary indirection
Eliminates pass-through wrapper functions that add no value

Use Cases

Cleaning up legacy codebases that have accumulated unnecessary complexity over time
Refactoring over-engineered features to improve team readability
Pre-review code cleanup to ensure minimalist and maintainable implementation