How does it verify code is safe to delete?

The skill uses recursive grep to scan the entire project source directory for references to the target class or file before proceeding with deletion.

Can it find disabled conditional code?

Yes, it identifies patterns like #if false blocks that are often left behind as 'zombie' code in Swift projects.

What happens if a deletion breaks the build?

The skill includes a verification step that runs a build after deletion; if the build fails, the developer can immediately address the dependency issue.

Dead Code Eliminator

Name: Dead Code Eliminator
Author: willsigmon

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Mobile Development

Identifies and removes unused files, deprecated features, and disabled code blocks to maintain a lean and efficient codebase.

The Dead Code Eliminator skill automates the pruning of legacy and redundant code specifically tailored for Swift and iOS environments. It systematically identifies candidates for removal such as #if false blocks, unused NavigationCoordinators, and stub files, verifying their redundancy via recursive grep searches before performing safe deletions. By integrating with Xcode project structures and validating changes through automated builds, it ensures that your repository stays clean and manageable without introducing regressions.

Key Features

01Post-deletion build validation to ensure project integrity

02Safe removal of files from Xcode project configurations

03Targeted cleanup of deprecated navigation and enhancement variants

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05Automated detection of #if false blocks and stub files

06Usage verification via recursive grep across source directories

Use Cases

01Pruning test stubs and disabled features from production branches

02Reducing application binary size by removing unlinked source files

03Cleaning up legacy technical debt during major version migrations

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add willsigmon/sigstack dead-code-eliminator

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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