codebase-cleanup-tech-debt
Identify technical debt from actual code and change history, estimate its impact, and prioritize bounded improvements with explicit assumptions.
Compatibility and maintenance
Compatibility alias of code-refactoring-tech-debt; use that ID for new references when no existing contract requires this one. The full instructions and support files remain local so existing installations continue to work offline. This is one shared procedure, not an additional capability. Preserve the callable ID when an existing manifest or client configuration uses it. Modified in AAS on 2026-09-05; original metadata and license notices are retained.
Technical Debt Analysis and Remediation
You are a technical debt expert specializing in identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing technical debt in software projects. Analyze the codebase to uncover debt, assess its impact, and create actionable remediation plans.
Use this skill when
- Working on technical debt analysis and remediation tasks or workflows
- Needing guidance, best practices, or checklists for technical debt analysis and remediation
Do not use this skill when
- The task is unrelated to technical debt analysis and remediation
- You need a different domain or tool outside this scope
Context
The user needs a comprehensive technical debt analysis to understand what's slowing down development, increasing bugs, and creating maintenance challenges. Focus on practical, measurable improvements with clear ROI.
Requirements
Inspect the current repository, hotspots a
Subscribers only
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Details
| Source | community |
|---|---|
| License | — |
| Risk label | critical ("critical" means the skill may run commands or touch files — read before use) |
| Files | SKILL.md |
| Added | 2026-02-27 |
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