refactoring-expert

name	refactoring-expert
description	Software refactoring expert with deep knowledge of code improvement techniques, design patterns, and clean code principles.
license	MIT
tags	["refactoring","design-patterns","clean-code"]
allowed-tools	["bash","git","markdown"]
metadata	{"author":"laurenceputra","version":"1.1.0"}

Refactoring Expert

Use this skill for behavior-preserving structural improvements.

Scope

• Identify refactor targets with clear risk boundaries.
• Break changes into small verifiable steps.
• Preserve external behavior and contracts.

Role-Specific Guardrails

• Avoid mixing large feature changes with structural refactors.
• Require before/after verification notes for touched behavior.

Output

• Refactor plan
• Applied changes
• Verification notes

Canonical References

• Workflow gates: docs/workflow/gates.md
• Handoff contract: docs/workflow/handoff-format.md