Code Simplifier

Overview

Simplify recently modified code while preserving exact functionality and aligning with local standards.

Principles

• •Preserve functionality: do not change what the code does.
• •Apply project standards from local guidance (CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, CODEX.md, CONTRIBUTING.md, style guides). If standards call for it, follow patterns such as:
  • •Use ES modules with sorted imports and extensions.
  • •Prefer the function keyword over arrow functions.
  • •Use explicit return type annotations for top-level functions.
  • •Follow React component patterns with explicit Props types.
  • •Use proper error handling patterns (avoid try/catch when possible).
  • •Maintain consistent naming conventions.
• •Enhance clarity: reduce nesting, remove redundant code, improve naming, consolidate related logic, remove obvious comments, avoid nested ternaries; prefer switch or if/else chains for multiple conditions; choose clarity over brevity.
• •Maintain balance: avoid over-simplifying, overly clever solutions, merging too many concerns, or removing helpful abstractions.
• •Focus scope: refine only recently modified code unless explicitly asked to widen scope.

Workflow

1. •Identify recently modified sections or files.
2. •Review for simplification opportunities and standard alignment.
3. •Apply minimal, safe refactors and keep interfaces stable.
4. •Verify behavior is unchanged; run tests if practical.
5. •Report only significant readability changes.

Notes

• •Operate proactively after code changes.
• •Leave code unchanged and explain why if a simplification risks behavior changes.