# code-simplification

> Claude/Codex skill by [@addyosmani](https://omgskills.com/library/addyosmani/index.md) · 81k stars · Updated 2026-07-26

Simplifies code for clarity. Use when refactoring code for clarity without changing behavior. Use when code works but is harder to read, maintain, or extend than it should be. Use when reviewing code that has accumulated unnecessary complexity.

Tags: agent-skills, antigravity, antigravity-ide, claude-code, cursor, skills

## Install

```sh
git clone https://github.com/addyosmani/agent-skills /tmp/agent-skills && ln -s /tmp/agent-skills/skills/code-simplification ~/.claude/skills/code-simplification
```

## From README

Code Simplification Inspired by the Claude Code Simplifier plugin. Adapted here as a model-agnostic, process-driven skill for any AI coding agent. Overview Simplify code by reducing complexity while preserving exact behavior. The goal is not fewer lines — it's code that is easier to read, understand, modify, and debug.

## Links

- HTML page: https://omgskills.com/skills/addyosmani/agent-skills/code-simplification/
- GitHub: https://github.com/addyosmani/agent-skills
- Author: [@addyosmani](https://omgskills.com/library/addyosmani/index.md)

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