Code Cleanup Helper

Two-mode tech-debt scanner: DRY/naming/length sweep plus pre-release repo audit

Tested · Works

Test report

Verdict
Tested · Works
Score
8.4/10
Tested
Jul 17, 2026
Environment
Claude Code 2.x (agent harness)
Upstream re-checked
Aug 10, 2026 · cdd0e4b

⚠ The author changed this skill after we tested it. The verdict below describes the version we ran on Jul 17, 2026; it's queued for a re-test.

Ran its Mode A plus Mode B audit against a real multi-project repo: the prescribed greps surfaced a Spanish table-header block duplicated 13 times across audit docs, doc versions (v1.5) with zero matching git tags, and a README tool-count claim (149 actions) that differs from the 154 public action functions in the code — none of which an unguided baseline review caught. One real flaw: the cross-link check run verbatim resolves paths from the repo root instead of per file, which produced 11 false 'broken link' reports until corrected. The Chinese-language SKILL.md is no barrier in practice; its Latin-script trigger words (codebase, repo audit, review, prompt) fire from English requests.

Scored on four weighted criteria — install, triggering, output vs. baseline, docs. How scoring works

  • Installs cleanly 5/5
  • Triggers reliably 5/5
  • Output vs. baseline 7/10
  • Docs & honesty 4/5

What Code Cleanup Helper does

A prompt-only audit skill with two modes: Mode A scans a codebase, SKILL.md, or prompt template for duplicated content, naming inconsistency, extractable modules, and over-long files; Mode B runs a pre-release repo audit covering release/tag consistency, cross-link integrity, version-mention drift, and open-source handoff health. Always reports first and never modifies files without confirmation. Triggers on cleanup, refactor, deduplication, and repo-audit requests; the SKILL.md is written in Chinese but fires fine from English prompts.

How to install Code Cleanup Helper

git clone https://github.com/Hao0321/claude-skill-code-cleanup
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills
cp -r claude-skill-code-cleanup/code-cleanup-helper ~/.claude/skills/code-cleanup-helper

Skills live in ~/.claude/skills/ (global) or .claude/skills/ (per-project). Restart Claude Code after installing.

Commands — how to trigger Code Cleanup Helper

  • /code-cleanup-helper Two-mode tech-debt scanner: DRY/naming/length sweep plus pre-release repo audit

It also activates on plain-language prompts like these:

  • Scan this codebase for duplicated content and naming issues
  • Audit this repo before we release: check tags, links, and versions
  • Find files here that are too long and should be split up

Frequently asked questions

Is the Code Cleanup Helper skill free?
Yes. The skill itself is free from Hao0321/claude-skill-code-cleanup. SkillProof publishes the install command and an independent test verdict at no cost.
Does Code Cleanup Helper work with Claude Code?
We tested it with Claude Code 2.x (agent harness) on Jul 17, 2026. Verdict: Tested · Works. Ran its Mode A plus Mode B audit against a real multi-project repo: the prescribed greps surfaced a Spanish table-header block duplicated 13 times across audit docs, doc versions (v1.5) with zero matching git tags, and a README tool-count claim (149 actions) that differs from the 154 public action functions in the code — none of which an unguided baseline review caught. One real flaw: the cross-link check run verbatim resolves paths from the repo root instead of per file, which produced 11 false 'broken link' reports until corrected. The Chinese-language SKILL.md is no barrier in practice; its Latin-script trigger words (codebase, repo audit, review, prompt) fire from English requests.
What is the Code Cleanup Helper SkillProof Score?
8.4/10 — installs cleanly 5/5, triggers reliably 5/5, output vs. baseline 7/10, docs & honesty 4/5.
How do I install Code Cleanup Helper?
Copy the install command from this page, run it in your terminal, and restart Claude Code. Skills live in ~/.claude/skills/ (global) or .claude/skills/ inside a project.
Can I use Code Cleanup Helper with Cursor, Copilot, Gemini CLI, Codex or other AI tools?
The SKILL.md format is native to Claude (Claude Code, Desktop, claude.ai). The instructions inside adapt to other assistants: Cursor rules, GitHub Copilot instructions, Windsurf rules, Custom GPTs, AGENTS.md for OpenAI Codex, and GEMINI.md for Google Gemini CLI — our conversion guides cover each, and the free converter on the tools page does the wrapping for you.