# clean-code-principles

A skill for architecture review and code quality: SOLID, DRY, KISS, design patterns. Useful when refactoring or weighing design decisions.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 1800 installs · ★ 95
- Author: AsyrafHussin
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/AsyrafHussin/agent-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/clean-code-principles/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-08-27
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/clean-code-principles

## What it does

The skill hands your agent a rulebook for software design. It ships 23 rules across three sections: SOLID principles, core principles like DRY, KISS and YAGNI, and design patterns — factory, strategy, repository, decorator, observer, adapter, facade, dependency injection. Four more sections are marked as planned: code organization, naming, functions, comments.

Rules carry priority prefixes: `solid-`, `core-`, `pattern-`, `org-`, `name-`, `func-`, `doc-`. Ask for an architecture review and it reports findings line by line as `file:line - [principle] description`. A class that validates, persists and sends notifications at once gets tagged `solid-srp`.

The rules are language-agnostic, though the examples are TypeScript. One thing to know before installing: four of the seven categories are still unwritten, so don't expect detailed rule files on naming or comments. Worth it if you want an architecture checker on call rather than a one-off opinion.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add AsyrafHussin/agent-skills --skill clean-code-principles -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/clean-code-principles/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/clean-code-principles/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add AsyrafHussin/agent-skills --skill clean-code-principles -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/clean-code-principles/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add AsyrafHussin/agent-skills --skill clean-code-principles -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/clean-code-principles/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install AsyrafHussin/agent-skills clean-code-principles
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/clean-code-principles/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add AsyrafHussin/agent-skills --skill clean-code-principles -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/AsyrafHussin/agent-skills --path skills/clean-code-principles
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/clean-code-principles/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add AsyrafHussin/agent-skills --skill clean-code-principles -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/AsyrafHussin/agent-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/clean-code-principles/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- check a class for a single responsibility
- spot duplicated validation across modules
- pick a pattern instead of reaching for inheritance
- map out architecture before a large refactor
- explain to the team why depending on an abstraction beats a concrete class

## Example prompts
- review the orders module architecture against SOLID
- find duplication in the services folder
- which pattern fits creating different report types

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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name: clean-code-principles
description: SOLID principles, design patterns, DRY, KISS, and clean code fundamentals. Use when reviewing architecture, checking code quality, refactoring, or discussing design decisions. Triggers on "review architecture", "check code quality", "SOLID principles", "design patterns", or "clean code".
license: MIT
metadata:
  author: AsyrafHussin
  version: "1.0.2"
---

# Clean Code Principles

Fundamental software design principles, SOLID, design patterns, and clean code practices. Language-agnostic guidelines for writing maintainable, scalable software.

## When to Apply

Reference these guidelines when:
- Designing new features or systems
- Reviewing code architecture
- Refactoring existing code
- Discussing design decisions
- Improving code quality

## Rule Categories by Priority

| Priority | Category | Impact | Prefix |
|----------|----------|--------|--------|
| 1 | SOLID Principles | CRITICAL | `solid-` |
| 2 | Core Principles | CRITICAL | `core-` |
| 3 | Design Patterns | HIGH | `pattern-` |
| 4 | Code Organization | HIGH | `org-` |
| 5 | Naming & Readability | MEDIUM | `name-` |
| 6 | Functions & Methods | MEDIUM | `func-` |
| 7 | Comments & Documentation | LOW | `doc-` |

## Quick Reference

### 1. SOLID Principles (CRITICAL)

- `solid-srp` - Single Responsibility Principle
- `solid-ocp` - Open/Closed Principle
- `solid-lsp` - Liskov Substitution Principle
- `solid-isp` - Interface Segregation Principle
- `solid-dip` - Dependency Inversion Principle

### 2. Core Principles (CRITICAL)

- `core-dry` - Don't Repeat Yourself
- `core-kiss` - Keep It Simple, Stupid
- `core-yagni` - You Aren't Gonna Need It
- `core-separation-of-concerns` - Separate different responsibilities
- `core-composition-over-inheritance` - Favor composition
- `core-law-of-demeter` - Principle of least knowledge
- `core-fail-fast` - Detect and report errors early
- `core-encapsulation` - Hide implementation details

### 3. Design Patterns (HIGH)

- `pattern-factory` - Factory pattern for object creation
- `pattern-strategy` - Strategy pattern for algorithms
- `pattern-repository` - Repository pattern for data access
- `pattern-decorator` - Decorator pattern for behavior extension
- `pattern-observer` - Observer pattern for event handling
- `pattern-adapter` - Adapter pattern for interface conversion
- `pattern-facade` - Facade pattern for simplified interfaces
- `pattern-dependency-injection` - DI for loose coupling

### 4. Code Organization (HIGH) — planned

- `org-feature-folders` - Organize by feature, not layer
- `org-module-boundaries` - Clear module boundaries
- `org-layered-architecture` - Proper layer separation
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