refactor-loop

Automate a four-stage refactor loop with previews, compile checks, and validation.

Updated Mar 13, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/darylmcd/Roslyn-Backed-MCP --skill refactor-loop
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Skill: refactor-loop
Source: https://github.com/darylmcd/Roslyn-Backed-MCP/tree/main/skills/refactor-loop
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/darylmcd/Roslyn-Backed-MCP --skill refactor-loop

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Guides engineers through a disciplined four-stage refactor loop: pick a primitive, preview, apply with verification, and validate after the change, reducing risk and ensuring traceability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured multi-stage editing: orchestrates choose-preview-apply-validate cycles for non-trivial refactors.
  • Preview-driven safety: shows diffs and captures a preview token before applying.
  • Verification and validation: runs compile checks and post-edit validations to detect regressions.
  • Use Case: when renaming a symbol across files, extracting a method, or restructuring logic with safety checks.

Quick Start

Describe your refactor intent and let the tool perform the four-stage loop—pick a primitive, preview, apply with verify, then validate.

Frequently Asked Questions about refactor-loop

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I safely rename a symbol across multiple files without breaking my code?▼

Multi-file refactoring requires explicit previews, compile checks, and post-edit validation to prevent regressions. The tooling operates within an active workspace to capture preview tokens before applying any symbol-level changes.

What is the safest way to extract a method from existing code logic?▼

Safe method extraction follows a choose-preview-apply-validate cycle. By capturing a preview token and running post-edit validations, the process reduces risk and ensures the restructured logic maintains correctness before commit.

Can I preview code changes before applying a multi-file refactor?▼

Yes, preview-driven safety shows diffs and captures a preview token before applying changes. This ensures you review symbol-level and multi-file restructuring operations explicitly within your active workspace before anything is modified.

How do I validate code correctness after restructuring logic in a workspace?▼

To validate correctness after restructuring, run compile checks and post-edit validations as part of the apply-verify-validate loop. This detects regressions immediately after the change is applied within the active workspace.

When do I need a structured refactor loop instead of manual editing?▼

A structured refactor loop is needed for non-trivial changes like multi-file symbol renames or logic extractions. It reduces risk by orchestrating choose-preview-apply-validate cycles with explicit previews that manual editing lacks.

Does this refactoring approach work without external dependencies?▼

Yes, the refactoring approach operates within an active workspace and requires no external dependencies. It handles symbol-level and multi-file changes using explicit previews and built-in compile checks for correctness.