refactor-dead-code

name	refactor-dead-code
description	Remove unused or unreachable code with safe reference checks.

Refactor Dead Code

Trigger

Use when code appears unused and safe to delete.

Inputs

• Static search results or lints indicating dead symbols.

Outputs

• Deletions of obsolete symbols and updated references.

Procedure

1. Confirm usage across repository.
2. Remove dead symbols and imports.
3. Run tests and targeted checks.

Guardrails

• Do not remove extension points without explicit confirmation.
• Keep public API surfaces unless user approves.

Success criteria

• No remaining references and tests pass.

Prefer Superpowers

• Use test-driven-development for added safety checks.

Avoid scope creep

• Keep deletion scope tied to explicit task write set.