# Pointless Intermediate Variables

> Flag redundant local variables that add noise without adding clarity. Use when this capability is needed.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/pointless-intermediate-variables` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/pointless-intermediate-variables`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/pointless-intermediate-variables/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/pointless-intermediate-variables

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# Skill: Pointless Intermediate Variables

**Pointless intermediate variables** — `x := foo.Bar; use(x)` where `use(foo.Bar)` is
equally clear. Redundant locals add noise without adding clarity.

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> Source: [kubernetes-sigs/kueue](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/kueue) — distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io).
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