Detect Code Smells
Identify code quality issues, anti-patterns, and maintainability problems that suggest need for refactoring.
When to Use
- •Code review before merging
- •Identifying refactoring priorities
- •Mentoring and code quality improvement
- •Planning technical debt reduction
Quick Reference
bash
# Python code smell detection pip install pylint radon pylint --disable=all --enable=convention,refactor module.py radon cc -a module.py # Cyclomatic complexity radon mi -s module.py # Maintainability index
Workflow
- •Scan for patterns: Identify common code smell patterns (long functions, duplication, magic numbers)
- •Check complexity: Measure cyclomatic and cognitive complexity
- •Evaluate naming: Check for unclear variable/function names
- •Review structure: Identify violations of SOLID principles
- •Document findings: List smells with severity and recommendations
Output Format
Code quality report:
- •Code smell type (duplication, long method, magic number, etc.)
- •Location (file:line)
- •Severity (critical/high/medium/low)
- •Explanation of the issue
- •Suggested fix or refactoring approach
References
- •See CLAUDE.md > SOLID principles for design guidance
- •See CLAUDE.md > DRY and KISS principles for quality standards
- •See
refactor-codeskill for applying fixes