analyze-dead-code

name	analyze-dead-code
description	Find unused code, deprecated paths, and documentation drift. Use when cleaning up codebase, preparing for refactor, or auditing technical debt. Use when this capability is needed.
metadata	{"author":"akashmeshram"}

Analyze Dead Code

Detect unused and deprecated code using the dead-code-analyzer agent.

What It Finds

1. Dead Code - Functions, classes, modules, variables never used
2. Deprecated Paths - Code reachable but abandoned or marked for removal
3. Documentation Drift - Code that contradicts README, comments, or docstrings

When to Use

• "Clean up unused code"
• "Is this function used anywhere?"
• "Audit before major refactor"
• "Check if docs match implementation"

Output

### Dead Code Inventory
| Location | Type | Confidence | Notes |
|----------|------|------------|-------|

### Deprecated Paths
| Location | Pattern | Signal | Recommendation |

### Documentation Divergence
| Documented Claim | Actual State | Severity |

### Summary
- High confidence (safe to remove): X items
- Medium confidence (verify first): X items
- Priority actions: [list]

Agent

Use subagent_type: dead-code-analyzer

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