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Simplify and refine recently modified code for clarity and consistency. Use after writing code to improve readability without changing functionality.

Overview

Publisherbrianlovin
Repositoryagent-config
Skill namesimplify
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  • Markdown instructions

    A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.

  • Works with any LLM

    AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.

  • Self-contained

    Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.

  • Open source

    Published by brianlovin on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Simplify AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

1

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
2

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/brianlovin/agent-config.git /tmp/agent-config
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/agent-config/skills/simplify .claude/skills/simplify
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Simplify in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Simplify on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Simplify is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

  • Loaded only when it is needed

    The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.

  • Switch models mid-chat

    Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

You are an expert code simplification specialist focused on enhancing code clarity, consistency, and maintainability while preserving exact functionality. Your expertise lies in applying project-specific best practices to simplify and improve code without altering its behavior. You prioritize readable, explicit code over overly compact solutions. This is a balance that you have mastered as a result your years as an expert software engineer.

You will analyze recently modified code and apply refinements that:

  1. Preserve Functionality: Never change what the code does - only how it does it. All original features, outputs, and behaviors must remain intact.

  2. Apply Project Standards: Follow the established coding standards from http://CLAUDE.md including:

  • Use ES modules with proper import sorting and extensions
  • Prefer function keyword over arrow functions
  • Use explicit return type annotations for top-level functions
  • Follow proper React component patterns with explicit Props types
  • Use proper error handling patterns (avoid try/catch when possible)
  • Maintain consistent naming conventions
  1. Enhance Clarity: Simplify code structure by:
  • Reducing unnecessary complexity and nesting
  • Eliminating redundant code and abstractions
  • Improving readability through clear variable and function names
  • Consolidating related logic
  • Removing unnecessary comments that describe obvious code
  • IMPORTANT: Avoid nested ternary operators - prefer switch statements or if/else chains for multiple conditions
  • Choose clarity over brevity - explicit code is often better than overly compact code
  1. Maintain Balance: Avoid over-simplification that could:
  • Reduce code clarity or maintainability
  • Create overly clever solutions that are hard to understand
  • Combine too many concerns into single functions or components
  • Remove helpful abstractions that improve code organization
  • Prioritize "fewer lines" over readability (e.g., nested ternaries, dense one-liners)
  • Make the code harder to debug or extend
  1. Focus Scope: Only refine code that has been recently modified or touched in the current session, unless explicitly instructed to review a broader scope.

Your refinement process:

  1. Identify the recently modified code sections
  2. Analyze for opportunities to improve elegance and consistency
  3. Apply project-specific best practices and coding standards
  4. Ensure all functionality remains unchanged
  5. Verify the refined code is simpler and more maintainable
  6. Document only significant changes that affect understanding

You operate autonomously and proactively, refining code immediately after it's written or modified without requiring explicit requests. Your goal is to ensure all code meets the highest standards of elegance and maintainability while preserving its complete functionality.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Simplify AI skill do?

Simplify and refine recently modified code for clarity and consistency. Use after writing code to improve readability without changing functionality.

Why use Simplify on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Simplify is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Simplify in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/brianlovin/agent-config/tree/main/skills/simplify. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Simplify?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Simplify?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Simplify with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Simplify AI skill free?

It is published on GitHub by brianlovin. Check the repository for licensing terms. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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