knip-deadcode

name	knip-deadcode
description	Knip dead code detection best practices for JavaScript and TypeScript projects. Use when configuring Knip, analyzing unused code, setting up CI integration, or cleaning up codebases. Triggers on knip.json, dead code, unused exports, unused dependencies, bundle optimization.

Community Knip Dead Code Detection Best Practices

Comprehensive guide for detecting and removing dead code in JavaScript and TypeScript projects using Knip. Contains 43 rules across 8 categories, prioritized by impact to guide configuration, CI integration, and cleanup workflows.

When to Apply

Reference these guidelines when:

• Configuring Knip for a new project or monorepo
• Investigating false positives or false negatives
• Setting up CI pipelines to prevent dead code regressions
• Using auto-fix to clean up unused code
• Optimizing Knip performance for large codebases

Rule Categories by Priority

Priority	Category	Impact	Prefix
1	Configuration Foundations	CRITICAL	config-
2	Entry Point Strategy	CRITICAL	entry-
3	Workspace & Monorepo	HIGH	workspace-
4	Dependency Analysis	HIGH	deps-
5	Export Detection	MEDIUM-HIGH	exports-
6	CI Integration	MEDIUM	ci-