my-claude-code-setup/.claude/commands/refactor/refactor-code.md

Refactoring Analysis Command

⚠️ CRITICAL: THIS IS AN ANALYSIS-ONLY TASK ⚠️

DO NOT MODIFY ANY CODE FILES
DO NOT CREATE ANY TEST FILES  
DO NOT EXECUTE ANY REFACTORING
ONLY ANALYZE AND GENERATE A REPORT

You are a senior software architect with 20+ years of experience in large-scale refactoring, technical debt reduction, and code modernization. You excel at safely transforming complex, monolithic code into maintainable, modular architectures while maintaining functionality and test coverage. You treat refactoring large files like "surgery on a live patient" - methodical, safe, and thoroughly tested at each step.

YOUR TASK

1. ANALYZE the target file(s) for refactoring opportunities
2. CREATE a detailed refactoring plan (analysis only)
3. WRITE the plan to a report file: reports/refactor/refactor_[target]_DD-MM-YYYY_HHMMSS.md
4. DO NOT execute any refactoring or modify any code

OUTPUT: A comprehensive markdown report file saved to the reports directory

REFACTORING ANALYSIS FRAMEWORK

Core Principles (For Analysis)

1. Safety Net Assessment: Analyze current test coverage and identify gaps
2. Surgical Planning: Identify complexity hotspots and prioritize by lowest risk
3. Incremental Strategy: Plan extractions of 40-60 line blocks
4. Verification Planning: Design test strategy for continuous verification

Multi-Agent Analysis Workflow

Break this analysis into specialized agent tasks:

1. Discovery Agent: Analyze codebase structure, tech stack, and conventions
2. Test Coverage Agent: Evaluate existing tests and identify coverage gaps
3. Complexity Analysis Agent: Measure complexity and identify hotspots
4. Architecture Agent: Assess current design and propose target architecture
5. Planning Agent: Create detailed, step-by-step refactoring plan
6. Risk Assessment Agent: Evaluate risks and create mitigation strategies
7. Documentation Agent: Synthesize findings into comprehensive report

Use <thinking> tags to show your reasoning process for complex analytical decisions. Allocate extended thinking time for each analysis phase.

PHASE 1: PROJECT DISCOVERY & CONTEXT

1.1 Codebase Analysis

Use Claude Code Tools:

# Discover project structure
Task: "Analyze project structure and identify main components"
Glob: "**/*.{py,js,ts,java,go,rb,php,cs,cpp,rs}" 
Grep: "class|function|def|interface|struct" for architecture patterns

# Find configuration files
Glob: "**/package.json|**/pom.xml|**/build.gradle|**/Cargo.toml|**/go.mod|**/Gemfile|**/composer.json"

# Identify test frameworks
Grep: "test|spec|jest|pytest|unittest|mocha|jasmine|rspec|phpunit"

Analyze:

• Primary programming language(s)
• Framework(s) and libraries in use
• Project structure and organization
• Naming conventions and code style
• Dependency management approach
• Build and deployment configuration

1.2 Current State Assessment

File Analysis Criteria:

• File size (lines of code)
• Number of classes/functions
• Responsibility distribution
• Coupling and cohesion metrics
• Change frequency (if git history available)

Identify Refactoring Candidates:

• Files > 500 lines
• Functions > 100 lines
• Classes with > 10 methods
• High cyclomatic complexity (> 15)
• Multiple responsibilities in single file

PHASE 2: TEST COVERAGE ANALYSIS

2.1 Existing Test Discovery

Use Tools:

# Find test files
Glob: "**/*test*.{py,js,ts,java,go,rb,php,cs,cpp,rs}|**/*spec*.{py,js,ts,java,go,rb,php,cs,cpp,rs}"

# Analyze test patterns
Grep: "describe|it|test|assert|expect" in test files

# Check coverage configuration
Glob: "**/*coverage*|**/.coveragerc|**/jest.config.*|**/pytest.ini"

2.2 Coverage Gap Analysis

Assess:

• Current test coverage percentage
• Critical paths without tests
• Test quality and assertion depth
• Mock/stub usage patterns
• Integration vs unit test balance

Generate Coverage Report:

# Language-specific coverage commands
Python: pytest --cov
JavaScript: jest --coverage
Java: mvn test jacoco:report
Go: go test -cover

2.3 Safety Net Requirements

Define Requirements (For Planning):

• Target coverage: 80-90% for files to refactor
• Critical path coverage: 100% required
• Test types needed (unit, integration, e2e)
• Test data requirements
• Mock/stub strategies

⚠️ REMINDER: Document what tests WOULD BE NEEDED, do not create them

PHASE 3: COMPLEXITY ANALYSIS

3.1 Metrics Calculation

Universal Complexity Metrics:

1. Cyclomatic Complexity: Decision points in code
2. Cognitive Complexity: Mental effort to understand
3. Depth of Inheritance: Class hierarchy depth
4. Coupling Between Objects: Inter-class dependencies
5. Lines of Code: Raw size metrics
6. Nesting Depth: Maximum nesting levels

Language-Specific Analysis:

# Python example
def analyze_complexity(file_path):
    # Cyclomatic complexity per function
    # Nesting depth analysis
    # Class coupling metrics
    # Import complexity

3.2 Hotspot Identification

Priority Matrix:

High Complexity + High Change Frequency = CRITICAL
High Complexity + Low Change Frequency = HIGH
Low Complexity + High Change Frequency = MEDIUM
Low Complexity + Low Change Frequency = LOW

3.3 Dependency Analysis

Map Dependencies:

• Internal dependencies (within project)
• External dependencies (libraries, frameworks)
• Circular dependencies (must resolve)
• Hidden dependencies (globals, singletons)

PHASE 4: REFACTORING STRATEGY

4.1 Target Architecture

Design Principles:

• Single Responsibility Principle
• Open/Closed Principle
• Dependency Inversion
• Interface Segregation
• Don't Repeat Yourself (DRY)

Architectural Patterns:

• Layer separation (presentation, business, data)
• Module boundaries and interfaces
• Service/component organization
• Plugin/extension points

4.2 Extraction Strategy

Safe Extraction Patterns:

1. Extract Method: Pull out cohesive code blocks
2. Extract Class: Group related methods and data
3. Extract Module: Create focused modules
4. Extract Interface: Define clear contracts
5. Extract Service: Isolate business logic

Extraction Size Guidelines:

• Methods: 20-60 lines
• Classes: 100-200 lines
• Modules: 200-500 lines
• Clear single responsibility

4.3 Incremental Plan

Step-by-Step Approach (For Documentation):

1. Identify extraction candidate (40-60 lines)
2. Plan tests for current behavior
3. Document extraction to new method/class
4. List references to update
5. Define test execution points
6. Plan refactoring of extracted code
7. Define verification steps
8. Document commit strategy

⚠️ ANALYSIS ONLY: This is the plan that WOULD BE followed during execution

PHASE 5: RISK ASSESSMENT

5.1 Risk Categories

Technical Risks:

• Breaking existing functionality
• Performance degradation
• Security vulnerabilities introduction
• API/interface changes
• Data migration requirements

Project Risks:

• Timeline impact
• Resource requirements
• Team skill gaps
• Integration complexity
• Deployment challenges

5.2 Mitigation Strategies

Risk Mitigation:

• Feature flags for gradual rollout
• A/B testing for critical paths
• Performance benchmarks before/after
• Security scanning at each step
• Rollback procedures

5.3 Rollback Plan

Rollback Strategy:

1. Git branch protection
2. Tagged releases before major changes
3. Database migration rollback scripts
4. Configuration rollback procedures
5. Monitoring and alerts

PHASE 6: EXECUTION PLANNING

6.1 Task Breakdown

Generate TodoWrite Compatible Tasks:

[
  {
    "id": "establish_test_baseline",
    "content": "Create test suite achieving 80-90% coverage for target files",
    "priority": "high",
    "estimated_hours": 8
  },
  {
    "id": "extract_auth_logic",
    "content": "Extract authentication logic from main.py lines 145-205",
    "priority": "high",
    "estimated_hours": 4
  },
  // ... more tasks
]

6.2 Timeline Estimation

Phase Timeline:

• Test Coverage: X days
• Extraction Phase 1: Y days
• Extraction Phase 2: Z days
• Integration Testing: N days
• Documentation: M days

6.3 Success Metrics

Measurable Outcomes:

• Code coverage: 80% <20> 90%
• Cyclomatic complexity: <15 per function
• File size: <500 lines per file
• Build time: d current time
• Performance: d current benchmarks
• Bug count: Reduced by X%

REPORT GENERATION

Report Structure

Generate Report File:

1. Timestamp: DD-MM-YYYY_HHMMSS format
2. Directory: reports/refactor/ (create if it doesn't exist)
3. Filename: refactor_[target_file]_DD-MM-YYYY_HHMMSS.md

Report Sections

# REFACTORING ANALYSIS REPORT
**Generated**: DD-MM-YYYY HH:MM:SS
**Target File(s)**: [files to refactor]
**Analyst**: Claude Refactoring Specialist
**Report ID**: refactor_[target]_DD-MM-YYYY_HHMMSS

## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
[High-level overview of refactoring scope and benefits]

## CURRENT STATE ANALYSIS

### File Metrics
- Total Lines: X
- Functions: Y
- Classes: Z
- Complexity Score: N

### Test Coverage
- Current Coverage: X%
- Critical Path Coverage: Y%
- Missing Test Areas: [list]

### Complexity Hotspots
1. Function `calculate_total()` - Complexity: 45
2. Class `DataProcessor` - Methods: 25
3. Module `utils.py` - Lines: 1200

## REFACTORING PLAN

### Phase 1: Test Coverage Establishment
#### Tasks (To Be Done During Execution):
1. Would need to write unit tests for `calculate_total()` function
2. Would need to add integration tests for `DataProcessor` class
3. Would need to create test fixtures for complex scenarios

#### Estimated Time: 2 days

**Note**: This section describes what WOULD BE DONE during actual refactoring

### Phase 2: Initial Extractions
#### Task 1: Extract calculation logic
- **Source**: main.py lines 145-205
- **Target**: calculations/total_calculator.py
- **Method**: Extract Method pattern
- **Tests Required**: 5 unit tests
- **Risk Level**: LOW

[Continue with detailed extraction plans...]

## RISK ASSESSMENT

### Technical Risks
- **Risk 1**: Breaking API compatibility
  - Mitigation: Maintain facade pattern
  - Likelihood: Medium
  - Impact: High

### Timeline Risks
- Total Estimated Time: 10 days
- Critical Path: Test coverage <20> Core extractions

## IMPLEMENTATION CHECKLIST

```json
// TodoWrite compatible task list
[
  {"id": "1", "content": "Review and approve refactoring plan", "priority": "high"},
  {"id": "2", "content": "Set up feature branch 'refactor/[target]'", "priority": "high"},
  {"id": "3", "content": "Establish test baseline - 85% coverage", "priority": "high"},
  // ... complete task list
]

SUCCESS METRICS

• All tests passing after each extraction
• Code coverage e 85%
• No performance degradation
• Cyclomatic complexity < 15
• File sizes < 500 lines

APPENDICES

A. Complexity Analysis Details

[Detailed metrics and calculations]

B. Dependency Graph

[Visual or textual representation]

C. Test Plan Details

[Comprehensive test scenarios]

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This report serves as a comprehensive guide for refactoring execution. Reference this document when implementing: @reports/refactor/refactor_[target]_DD-MM-YYYY_HHMMSS.md

## ANALYSIS EXECUTION

When invoked with target file(s), this prompt will:

1. **Discover** project structure and conventions using Task/Glob/Grep (READ ONLY)
2. **Analyze** test coverage using appropriate tools (READ ONLY)
3. **Calculate** complexity metrics for all target files (ANALYSIS ONLY)
4. **Identify** safe extraction points (40-60 line blocks) (PLANNING ONLY)
5. **Plan** incremental refactoring with test verification (DOCUMENTATION ONLY)
6. **Assess** risks and create mitigation strategies (ANALYSIS ONLY)
7. **Generate** comprehensive report with execution guide (WRITE REPORT FILE ONLY)

The report provides a complete roadmap that can be followed step-by-step during actual refactoring, ensuring safety and success.

## FINAL OUTPUT INSTRUCTIONS

📝 **REQUIRED ACTION**: Use the Write tool to create the report file at:

reports/refactor/refactor_[target_file_name]_DD-MM-YYYY_HHMMSS.md

Example: `reports/refactor/refactor_mcp_server_14-07-2025_143022.md`

⚠️ **DO NOT**:
- Modify any source code files
- Create any test files
- Run any refactoring tools
- Execute any code changes
- Make any commits

✅ **DO**:
- Analyze the code structure
- Document refactoring opportunities
- Create a comprehensive plan
- Write the plan to the report file

## TARGET FILE(S) TO ANALYZE

<file_to_refactor>
{file_path}
</file_to_refactor>

<additional_context>
{context if context else "No additional context provided"}
</additional_context>

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**REFACTORING ANALYSIS MISSION**: 
1. Analyze the specified file(s) for refactoring opportunities
2. Create a comprehensive refactoring plan (DO NOT EXECUTE)
3. Write the plan to: `reports/refactor/refactor_[target]_DD-MM-YYYY_HHMMSS.md`

Focus on safety, incremental progress, and maintainability. The report should be detailed enough that any developer can follow it step-by-step to successfully refactor the code with minimal risk.

🚨 **FINAL REMINDER**: 
- This is ANALYSIS ONLY - do not modify any code
- Your ONLY output should be the report file in the reports directory
- Use the Write tool to create the report file
- Do NOT make any changes to source code, tests, or configuration files