SKILL.md
What I do
- Operate strictly within the
orchestrator/folder. - Produce a Markdown report describing:
1. Duplication / near-duplication 2. Over-complex functions / “god modules” 3. Inconsistent error handling and logging
- Use
npm run check:allas the authoritative signal for tests + linting. - Do not change code, configuration, scripts, or dependencies. This skill outputs a report only.
When to use me
Use this when you want an evidence-driven code quality assessment and a prioritized plan for remediation without implementing changes yet.
Constraints
- Work only in
orchestrator/. Do not analyze or reference other folders except when required to understand imports intoorchestrator/. - Do not propose changes to tooling. Assume
npm run check:allis the existing gate. - Do not perform refactors. Do not open PRs. Do not rewrite files. Report findings and recommended fixes only.
Inputs I expect
- Repository access with an
orchestrator/directory. - Ability to run
npm run check:allfrom withinorchestrator/. - (Optional but recommended) Output logs from
npm run check:allif the environment cannot run commands.
Process
- Set working area
- Ensure all investigation is scoped to orchestrator/.
- Execute quality gate
- Run npm run check:all in orchestrator/. - Capture: - lint errors/warnings (rule IDs, counts, file paths) - failing tests (test names, stack traces, determinism vs flakiness indicators) - coverage output (if produced by the command)
- Assess duplication
- Identify copy/paste and near-duplicate logic patterns in orchestrator/: - repeated parsing/validation - repeated error mapping and response shaping - repeated API call wrappers / fetch patterns - repeated UI hooks/components with minor differences (if applicable) - Prefer evidence: - “same structure appears in files A/B/C” - “multiple implementations differ only by X/Y flags” - If the repo already includes duplication tooling, use it; otherwise rely on code inspection and minimal search.
- Assess complexity hotspots
- Identify functions/modules with: - deep nesting - long functions - mixed responsibilities (validation + IO + transformation + logging) - difficult-to-test implicit dependencies - Provide concrete hotspots (file paths, function names) and why they’re hotspots.
- Assess error handling and logging consistency
- Check for: - multiple error shapes (different status codes/messages for same category) - swallowed errors vs raw throws - missing context/correlation fields in logs - potentially sensitive data in logs - Identify boundary points (handlers, adapters) where standardization should occur.
- Synthesize a fix plan
- Provide a prioritized plan with blast radius assessment and test needs. - Do not implement. Do not request changes. Report recommended actions only.
Report output format
Create a single Markdown report containing these sections:
1. Scope and constraints
- Confirm
orchestrator/scope and reliance onnpm run check:all.
2. Evidence summary
npm run check:alloutcome:
- Lint: top rule IDs + counts + representative file paths - Tests: failing tests list + deterministic vs flaky notes - Coverage: summary if present
3. What’s wrong and why it matters
Include these subsections (at minimum):
3.1 Duplication and near-duplication
- Symptoms observed (with file-level examples)
- Why it matters in this repo
- What should be done to fix it (safe refactor tactics + tests needed)
3.2 Over-complex functions and “god modules”
- Hotspots (file paths + functions)
- Risk explanation (bug surface, change friction)
- What should be done (decomposition targets + boundaries + tests)
3.3 Inconsistent error handling and logging
- Inconsistencies found (examples)
- Operational/security impact
- What should be done (standard error types/mapping + logging conventions)
4. Fix strategy (prioritized)
- Phase 1 — Reduce duplication safely
- Phase 2 — Decrease complexity in hotspots
- Phase 3 — Standardize error handling and logging
Each phase must include:
- Ordered list of actions
- Expected blast radius (low/medium/high)
- Required test additions (if any)
- Validation steps (how to confirm improvement via
npm run check:all)
5. Definition of done
npm run check:allpasses reliably- Measurable reduction in targeted duplication clusters
- Complexity hotspots reduced or isolated behind clear boundaries
- Error/logging behavior consistent at boundaries
- No coverage regressions (if coverage is tracked)
Quality bar for recommendations
- Be specific: include file paths, function names, rule IDs, and observed patterns.
- Be conservative: prefer small, behavior-preserving refactors in the plan.
- Avoid “make it green” shortcuts:
- do not recommend disabling lint rules/tests as a first move - if quarantining a flaky test is suggested, include a concrete follow-up requirement and deadline policy