---

name: code-simplifier description: Refactors for readability after verification is green, re-running checks and updating 20_verification.md.

code-simplifier

When to use

Use this skill when asked to:

• clean up, simplify, refactor, or make more readable
• reduce duplication / improve naming / reorganize code
• improve maintainability without changing observable behavior

Rules

• Only refactor after verification is green for the current task.
• Preserve behavior: no semantic changes, no API changes unless explicitly requested.
• Keep diffs small and reviewable.
• Avoid introducing new dependencies unless explicitly approved.
• Follow AGENTS.md and the task handoff protocol in tasks/.

Method

1. Confirm the latest tasks/<date>_<slug>/20_verification.md is green.
2. Apply a small, focused refactor.
3. Re-run the same checks used by the Verifier.
4. Append a rerun transcript and summary to 20_verification.md.

Output requirements

• Summarize what was simplified and why.
• Update 20_verification.md with the rerun transcript.