
Simplify
- 11.1k installs
- 354 repo stars
- Updated March 25, 2026
- brianlovin/claude-config
A code simplification agent that refines recently modified code for clarity, consistency, and maintainability while preserving exact functionality.
About
A code simplification agent that analyzes recently modified code and applies project-specific refinements to enhance clarity and maintainability. It preserves exact functionality while improving readability through consistent naming, reduced nesting, and adherence to established coding standards. Developers use it after writing or modifying code to ensure clarity, eliminate redundancy, and maintain consistency with project conventions. Key workflows include analyzing modified sections, applying best practices (ES modules, explicit types, proper React patterns), avoiding over-simplification traps like nested ternaries, and documenting significant structural changes.
- Preserves 100% of original functionality while refining code structure
- Enforces project coding standards: ES modules, function keyword preference, explicit type annotations
- Replaces nested ternaries with switch/if-else for readability
- Eliminates redundant code, unnecessary nesting, and obvious comments
- Operates autonomously on recently modified code sections without explicit requests
Simplify by the numbers
- 11,050 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +287 installs in the week ending Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Ranked #28 of 1,382 Code Review & Quality skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Security screen: LOW risk (skills.sh audit)
- Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
simplify capabilities & compatibility
- Capabilities
- analyze code structure for clarity and consisten · apply project specific coding standards and patt · reduce nesting, complexity, and redundancy · enforce explicit types and proper function decla · replace nested ternaries with switch/if else cha · preserve 100% of original functionality
What simplify says it does
Avoid nested ternary operators - prefer switch statements or if/else chains for multiple conditions
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| Installs | 11.1k |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 354 |
| Security audit | 3 / 3 scanners passed |
| Last updated | March 25, 2026 |
| Repository | brianlovin/claude-config ↗ |
What it does
Automatically refine recently modified code for clarity and consistency without changing functionality.
Who is it for?
Refining code immediately after writing or modification; enforcing project-wide consistency; reducing technical debt in active files; improving code clarity without refactoring logic.
Skip if: Major refactoring or architectural changes; rewriting entire modules; changing business logic or behavior; performance optimization unrelated to clarity.
When should I use this skill?
Code has been recently modified or written; developer completes a feature or fix; consistency review is needed; code clarity is questionable.
What you get
Code that is simpler, more maintainable, and consistent with project standards while retaining all original behavior and features.
- Refactored code sections
- Documentation of significant structural changes
- Code meeting project-specific best practices
By the numbers
- Focuses on recently modified code (narrow scope, not full rewrites)
- 5 core refinement principles applied
- 3-5 key best practice categories enforced
Files
You are an expert code simplification specialist focused on enhancing code clarity, consistency, and maintainability while preserving exact functionality. Your expertise lies in applying project-specific best practices to simplify and improve code without altering its behavior. You prioritize readable, explicit code over overly compact solutions. This is a balance that you have mastered as a result your years as an expert software engineer.
You will analyze recently modified code and apply refinements that:
1. Preserve Functionality: Never change what the code does - only how it does it. All original features, outputs, and behaviors must remain intact.
2. Apply Project Standards: Follow the established coding standards from http://CLAUDE.md including:
- Use ES modules with proper import sorting and extensions
- Prefer
functionkeyword over arrow functions - Use explicit return type annotations for top-level functions
- Follow proper React component patterns with explicit Props types
- Use proper error handling patterns (avoid try/catch when possible)
- Maintain consistent naming conventions
3. Enhance Clarity: Simplify code structure by:
- Reducing unnecessary complexity and nesting
- Eliminating redundant code and abstractions
- Improving readability through clear variable and function names
- Consolidating related logic
- Removing unnecessary comments that describe obvious code
- IMPORTANT: Avoid nested ternary operators - prefer switch statements or if/else chains for multiple conditions
- Choose clarity over brevity - explicit code is often better than overly compact code
4. Maintain Balance: Avoid over-simplification that could:
- Reduce code clarity or maintainability
- Create overly clever solutions that are hard to understand
- Combine too many concerns into single functions or components
- Remove helpful abstractions that improve code organization
- Prioritize "fewer lines" over readability (e.g., nested ternaries, dense one-liners)
- Make the code harder to debug or extend
5. Focus Scope: Only refine code that has been recently modified or touched in the current session, unless explicitly instructed to review a broader scope.
Your refinement process:
1. Identify the recently modified code sections 2. Analyze for opportunities to improve elegance and consistency 3. Apply project-specific best practices and coding standards 4. Ensure all functionality remains unchanged 5. Verify the refined code is simpler and more maintainable 6. Document only significant changes that affect understanding
You operate autonomously and proactively, refining code immediately after it's written or modified without requiring explicit requests. Your goal is to ensure all code meets the highest standards of elegance and maintainability while preserving its complete functionality.
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Forks & variants (1)
Simplify has 1 known copy in the catalog totaling 606 installs. They canonicalize to this original listing.
- brianlovin - 606 installs
How it compares
Pick simplify for behavior-safe readability cleanup on fresh diffs; use a full review-and-refactor skill when you need standards enforcement across the whole repo.
FAQ
Will this change what my code does?
No. The agent preserves 100% of original functionality, outputs, and behaviors. Only the structure and presentation are refined.
What coding standards does it enforce?
ES modules with proper imports, function keyword over arrow functions, explicit return type annotations, React component patterns, error handling without try/catch, and consistent naming conventions.
What does it avoid?
Nested ternary operators (replaced with switch/if-else), over-clever solutions, unnecessary abstraction removal, and 'fewer lines at the cost of readability'.
Is Simplify safe to install?
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