clean-code
This skill embodies the principles of \"Clean Code\" by Robert C. Martin (Uncle Bob). Use it to transform \"code that works\" into \"code that is clean.\"
Profile →npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill clean-code --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Clean Code Skill This skill embodies the principles of "Clean Code" by Robert C. Martin (Uncle Bob). Use it to transform "code that works" into "code that is clean." ## 🧠 Core Philosophy > "Code is clean if it can be read, and enhanced by a developer other than its original author." — Grady Booch ## When to Use Use this skill when: - **Writing new code**: To ensure high quality from the start. - **Reviewing Pull Requests**: To provide constructive, principle-based feedback. - **Refactoring legacy code**: To identify and remove code smells. - **Improving team standards**: To align on industry-standard best practices. ## 1. Meaningful Names - **Use Intention-Revealing Names**: `elapsedTimeInDays` instead of `d`. - **Avoid Disinformation**: Don't use `accountList` if it's actually a `Map`. - **Make Meaningful Distinctions**: Avoid `ProductData` vs `ProductInfo`. - **Use Pronounceable/Searchable Names**: Avoid `genymdhms`. - **Class Names**: Use nouns (`Customer`, `WikiPage`). Avoid `Manager`, `Data`. - **Method Names**: Use verbs (`postPayment`, `deletePage`). ## 2. Functions - **Small!**: Functions should be shorter than you think. - **Do One Thing**: A function should do only one
- 🧠 Core Philosophy
- When to Use
- 1. Meaningful Names
- 2. Functions
- 3. Comments
- 4. Formatting
- 5. Objects and Data Structures
- 6. Error Handling
- 7. Unit Tests
- 8. Classes
- 9. Smells and Heuristics
- 🛠️ Implementation Checklist
- Limitations
What does the clean-code skill do?
This skill embodies the principles of \"Clean Code\" by Robert C. Martin (Uncle Bob). Use it to transform \"code that works\" into \"code that is clean.\"
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill clean-code --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills, a repository with 44,414 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.