How does it ensure the simplified code still works?

The skill automatically runs 'gleam check' and 'gleam format' after applying changes to verify that the code compiles perfectly and follows project style guidelines.

Does it support the 'use' syntax for flattening results?

Yes, one of its primary functions is replacing nested case expressions with 'use <- result.try' chains to create flatter, more readable code.

Can it simplify my SQL queries or generated files?

No. The skill is programmed to ignore machine-generated files (like those from Squirrel) and SQL query files to prevent interfering with database layers.

Does it refactor the entire project at once?

By default, it is scoped to recently modified files or specific files you explicitly target, ensuring it only touches relevant code and avoids 'scope creep'.

Will this skill change the behavior of my Gleam application?

No. The Gleam Code Simplifier is designed to be strictly behavior-preserving. It focuses exclusively on refactoring for clarity and maintainability without altering the underlying logic.

Gleam Code Simplifier

Name: Gleam Code Simplifier
Author: aboio-labs

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API Development

Refines and simplifies Gleam codebases for maximum clarity and maintainability without altering existing functionality.

The Gleam Code Simplifier is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to optimize Gleam source code through idiomatic refactoring and pattern consolidation. It automatically identifies opportunities to flatten nested logic, replace verbose bindings with pipelines, and leverage standard project helpers, ensuring that recently modified code remains clean, readable, and maintainable. By strictly adhering to Gleam-specific idioms like 'use' expressions and 'bool.guard', it transforms complex logic into elegant, functional code while guaranteeing safety through automated compilation and formatting checks.

Key Features

01Integrates with 'gleam check' and 'gleam format' to ensure every simplification is valid.

02Identifies and extracts focused helper functions from overly long or nested logic blocks.

03Flattens nested Result and Option logic using idiomatic Gleam 'use' syntax.

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05Consolidates redundant pattern match arms to reduce code verbosity and complexity.

06Converts repetitive intermediate let-bindings into clean functional pipelines.

Use Cases

01Simplifying deeply nested case expressions in API endpoint logic for better readability.

02Modernizing legacy Gleam modules to follow current idiomatic best practices and patterns.

03Cleaning up verbose handler code immediately after implementing a complex new feature.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add aboio-labs/aboio-skills code-simplifier

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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