Code Refactoring Patterns
When and how to refactor complex functions including complexity thresholds (50+ statements, 12+ branches), extraction patterns, guard clauses, and testing strategies. Use when ruff/pylint complexity warnings appear or code becomes hard to maintain.
code-refactoring
Proactively monitors file sizes and suggests refactoring BEFORE editing. Auto-invoked when files exceed size thresholds (150/200/300 lines) or complexity patterns detected. Works across JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and general codebases. Prevents accidental complexity growth.
sequential-thinking
Use for atypically complex problems requiring explicit step-by-step reasoning. Skill autonomously decides if sequential-thinking MCP overhead is justified based on problem complexity.
research-methodology
Activate when conducting topic research with complexity assessment, thinking mode selection, and comprehensive documentation generation
