Refactor Agent for OpenClaw — Review, Trust Score & Install Guide

Short answer: Refactor Agent is a verified OpenClaw skill for coding agents & ides. Trust Score 92/100 based on source transparency, permission scope, install safety, update recency, community signal, and documentation quality.

Trust Score: 92/100

Security tier: Verified
Risk level: Low
Last reviewed: 2026-02-17
Reviewer: OpenClaw Skills Hub editorial team
Version: 2.0.0
Author: dev-tools
Install command: npx clawhub@latest install refactor-agent

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What Refactor Agent does

Refactor Agent performs intelligent codebase refactoring. Extract functions, rename symbols across files, restructure directories, modernize legacy patterns, and optimize imports — all while preserving behavior and maintaining test coverage. Understands ASTs and type systems for safe refactoring.

How to install Refactor Agent

Install the OpenClaw CLI: npm install -g clawhub@latest
Install this skill: npx clawhub@latest install refactor-agent
Verify the install: openclaw skills list

Security review

This skill is currently classified as Verified with a low risk profile. Our reviewers inspected the SKILL.md manifest, dependency tree, declared permissions, network calls, and shell commands before publishing this score. See our editorial policy and Trust Score methodology for the full rubric.

Best for

Refactor legacy codebases to modern patterns
Extract reusable functions and components
Rename symbols safely across entire projects
Restructure file organization and imports

Avoid if

You need a fully air-gapped install with no network calls.
Your environment forbids skills with third-party dependencies.
You require a formally audited SBOM that this version does not yet provide.

Alternatives & related skills

Code Reviewer — AI-powered code reviews — detect bugs, security issues, and code quality problems with actionable fix suggestions.
Debug Assistant — AI debugging partner — analyze errors, trace bugs, suggest fixes, and explain complex stack traces.
Test Generator — Generate comprehensive test suites from code — unit tests, integration tests, and edge case detection.

Frequently asked questions

How does it ensure refactoring is safe?

It uses AST analysis, type checking, and runs existing tests to verify behavior preservation.

Can it refactor entire directories?

Yes — batch refactoring across files with dependency-aware ordering.

How do I install Refactor Agent?

Run `npx clawhub@latest install refactor-agent` from any directory with Claude Code or OpenClaw installed. The skill is added to your local SKILL.md registry and is available to your agent immediately — no restart required.