# Simplify

> Simplify and refactor code while preserving functionality and library constraints.

- Skill: `majiayu000/simplify-7` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add majiayu000/simplify-7`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/majiayu000/simplify-7/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: majiayu000 (https://skillmd.com/u/majiayu000)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/majiayu000/simplify-7

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# Simplify Code

Simplify and refactor $ARGUMENTS.

## Simplification Principles

1. **Single Responsibility** - 1 function = 1 thing
2. **Short Functions** - Target under 20 lines
3. **Shallow Nesting** - Early return, depth ≤ 2
4. **Clear Naming** - Clear enough to not need comments
5. **Type Hints Required** - On all functions

## Steps

### 1. Analyze Target Code

- Read the file(s) to understand current structure
- Identify complexity hotspots (deep nesting, long functions)
- List functions/classes to simplify

### 2. Check Library Constraints

- Identify libraries used in target code
- Check constraints in `.claude/docs/libraries/`
- Web search for unclear library behaviors

### 3. Plan Refactoring

For each complexity issue:
- What change to make
- Why it improves readability
- Verify it doesn't break library usage

### 4. Execute Refactoring

Apply changes following these patterns:

**Early Return:**
```python
# Before
def process(value):
    if value is not None:
        if value > 0:
            return do_something(value)
    return None

# After
def process(value):
    if value is None:
        return None
    if value <= 0:
        return None
    return do_something(value)
```

**Extract Function:**
```python
# Before
def main():
    # 50 lines of mixed concerns
    ...

# After
def main():
    data = load_data()
    result = process_data(data)
    save_result(result)
```

### 5. Verify with Tests

```bash
uv run pytest -v
```

## Notes

- Always preserve library features/constraints
- Web search for unclear points
- Don't change behavior (refactoring only)
- Run tests after each significant change