code-simplificationlisted

# Code Simplification > Inspired by the [Claude Code Simplifier plugin](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/blob/main/plugins/code-simplifier/agents/code-simplifier.md). Adapted here as a model-agnostic, process-driven skill for any AI coding agent. ## Overview Simplify code by reducing complexity while preserving exact behavior. The goal is not fewer lines — it's code that is easier to read, understand, modify, and debug. Every simplification must pass a simple test: "Would a new team member understand this faster than the original?" ## When to Use - After a feature is working and tests pass, but the implementation feels heavier than it needs to be - During code review when readability or complexity issues are flagged - When you encounter deeply nested logic, long functions, or unclear names - When refactoring code written under time pressure - When consolidating related logic scattered across files - After merging changes that introduced duplication or inconsistency **When NOT to use:** - Code is already clean and readable — don't simplify for the sake of it - You don't understand what the code does yet — comprehend before you simplify - The code is performance-critical and the "simpler" version would be measurably slower - You're about to rewrite the module entirely — simplifying throwaway code wastes effort ## The Five Principles ### 1. Preserve Behavior Exactly Don't change what the code does — only how it expresses it. All inputs, outputs, si