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Refactor code for big-picture architectural improvements. An agent skill from jrkerns/pylinac.
Install Refactor
$ npx skills add jrkerns/pylinac --skill refactor -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install jrkerns/pylinac refactor --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jrkerns/pylinac.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/refactor .claude/skills/refactor && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "refactor" agent skill from https://github.com/jrkerns/pylinac/tree/master/.agents/skills/refactor into .claude/skills/refactor/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "refactor", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/jrkerns/pylinac/tree/master/.agents/skills/refactorType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add jrkerns/pylinac --skill refactor -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install jrkerns/pylinac refactor --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jrkerns/pylinac.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/refactor .agents/skills/refactor && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "refactor" agent skill from https://github.com/jrkerns/pylinac/tree/master/.agents/skills/refactor into .agents/skills/refactor/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "refactor", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add jrkerns/pylinac --skill refactor -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install jrkerns/pylinac refactor --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jrkerns/pylinac.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/refactor .cursor/skills/refactor && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "refactor" agent skill from https://github.com/jrkerns/pylinac/tree/master/.agents/skills/refactor into .cursor/skills/refactor/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "refactor", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/jrkerns/pylinac.git --path .agents/skills/refactor--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add jrkerns/pylinac --skill refactor -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install jrkerns/pylinac refactor --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jrkerns/pylinac.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/refactor .gemini/skills/refactor && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "refactor" agent skill from https://github.com/jrkerns/pylinac/tree/master/.agents/skills/refactor into .gemini/skills/refactor/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "refactor", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install jrkerns/pylinac refactorInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add jrkerns/pylinac --skill refactor -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jrkerns/pylinac.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/refactor .github/skills/refactor && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "refactor" agent skill from https://github.com/jrkerns/pylinac/tree/master/.agents/skills/refactor into .github/skills/refactor/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "refactor", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add jrkerns/pylinac --skill refactor -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install jrkerns/pylinac refactor --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jrkerns/pylinac.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/refactor .opencode/skills/refactor && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "refactor" agent skill from https://github.com/jrkerns/pylinac/tree/master/.agents/skills/refactor into .opencode/skills/refactor/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "refactor", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
refactor- GitHub stars
- 202
- Token cost
- ~175 tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 91 words
- Files
- 1
- Skills in repo
- 4
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- MIT
At a glance
Refactor code for big-picture architectural improvements. An agent skill from jrkerns/pylinac.
- Tasks that involve Refactoring
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
What it does
Refactor is an agent skill from jrkerns/pylinac. Refactor code for big-picture architectural improvements
Its SKILL.md is about 180 tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.
It sits in Development, covering Refactoring. It works with Python. The repository describes itself as: An image analysis library for medical physics. The licence is MIT.
When your agent uses it
- Tasks that involve Refactoring
Example prompts
- “/refactor”
Requirements
- Python 3
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit c7c039d. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Refactor loads about 175 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 16 tokens; SKILL.md has 91 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
The full file from jrkerns/pylinac at commit c7c039d, republished under its MIT licence (© jrkerns). 91 words, ~175 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/refactor/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).- name
- refactor
- description
- Refactor code for big-picture architectural improvements
- disable-model-invocation
- true
refactor
The goal of refactoring is:
- Add helper functions or methods as needed
- Simplify logic
- Assess the structure of the code for possible architectural issues
- Assess the design pattern and propose new changes if needed
- Prompt me on how to proceed if multiple design patterns may fit
Do not perform tiny changes. The point is to address big picture issues.
Helper functions should not be created if they will be 2 lines or less.
Helper functions should ideally take primitives for parameters and return types. Primitives include built-in Python data types.
© jrkerns, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file
Files
Just SKILL.md in .agents/skills/refactor of jrkerns/pylinac.
Open the folder on GitHubat commit c7c039d
Compare with similar skills
Refactor next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refactor this skilljrkerns/pylinac | 202 | — | ~175 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Dignified Python Standardsdocling-project/docling | 68k | — | ~1.5k | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 | |
| Readable Pycrazyguitar/pysheeet | 8.2k | — | ~2.4k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Nexus MapperHaaaiawd/Nexus-skills | 166 | 1 repos | ~2.5k | Automated safety check: Notes | None | |
| Refactor OpCVCUDA/CV-CUDA | 2.7k | — | ~1.5k | Automated safety check: Pass | Custom licence | |
| Readable Verilog GeneratorEriemon/verilog-generator | 308 | — | ~5.4k | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 |
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Questions about Refactor
What does Refactor do?
Refactor code for big-picture architectural improvements. An agent skill from jrkerns/pylinac. Refactor is an agent skill from jrkerns/pylinac.
When should I use Refactor?
Refactor fits situations like: tasks that involve Refactoring.
How do I install Refactor in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add jrkerns/pylinac --skill refactor -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (.agents/skills/refactor in jrkerns/pylinac) into .claude/skills/refactor in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Refactor in Codex?
Run `npx skills add jrkerns/pylinac --skill refactor -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (.agents/skills/refactor in jrkerns/pylinac) into .agents/skills/refactor in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Refactor in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add jrkerns/pylinac --skill refactor -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/refactor, .gemini/skills/refactor, .github/skills/refactor and .opencode/skills/refactor in your project.
What does Refactor need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Refactor is instructions for the agent only. Our summary lists: Python 3.
Does Refactor access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Refactor safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Refactor use?
Refactor is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Refactor use?
About 175 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 700 characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Refactor?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Refactor: Dignified Python Standards (docling-project/docling, 68k stars), Readable Py (crazyguitar/pysheeet, 8.2k stars), Nexus Mapper (Haaaiawd/Nexus-skills, 166 stars) and Refactor Op (CVCUDA/CV-CUDA, 2.7k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Refactor?
jrkerns (a GitHub user) maintains it in jrkerns/pylinac, which has 202 GitHub stars. The repository holds 4 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 5, 2026.
Source: jrkerns/pylinac on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.