repo-cleanup

Generate a prioritized repository cleanup plan for structure, naming, and documentation.

3|Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JunMA98/Computer-science-claude-skills --skill repo-cleanup
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: repo-cleanup
Source: https://github.com/JunMA98/Computer-science-claude-skills/tree/main/skills/repo-cleanup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JunMA98/Computer-science-claude-skills --skill repo-cleanup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Messy repositories hinder collaboration, reproducibility, and onboarding. This skill provides a disciplined cleanup plan to restructure folders, standardize naming, fill documentation gaps, prune unused files, and improve configuration hygiene.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured cleanup plan: generates a prioritized, safe-to-apply roadmap for repo hygiene.
  • Naming and docs normalization: enforces consistent naming conventions and fills documentation gaps.
  • Artifact and config hygiene: isolates build outputs, cleans stale artifacts, and improves reproducibility.
  • Handoff-ready state: prepares the repository for release or collaboration handoffs.

Quick Start

Provide a prioritized, safe cleanup plan to transform the repository into a clear, reproducible structure.

Frequently Asked Questions about repo-cleanup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a repository cleanup plan for a messy research prototype?▼

A repository cleanup plan restructures folders, standardizes naming conventions, fills documentation gaps, and isolates build outputs to ensure reproducibility for research prototypes and pre-release codebases.

What is the best way to prepare a pre-release codebase for handoff?▼

Preparing a pre-release codebase for handoff involves applying a disciplined repository cleanup plan that normalizes documentation, prunes unused files, and separates safe changes from risky refactoring actions.

How do I normalize naming conventions and documentation gaps in my repository?▼

Normalizing naming conventions and documentation gaps requires following a structured cleanup roadmap that enforces consistent naming across files and generates explicit tasks to fill missing documentation.

Can I separate safe changes from risky refactoring actions during repository organization?▼

Yes, repository organization separates safe changes from risky refactoring actions by generating an explicit, prioritized roadmap that categorizes safe-to-apply hygiene tasks versus complex structural modifications.

Does repository cleanup work for varied repo topologies and research codebases?▼

Repository cleanup works for varied repo topologies and research codebases by guiding cleanup actions across different structures to improve configuration hygiene, clean stale artifacts, and achieve reproducibility.