---
title: "Slash Command: /refactor-clean"
platform: "Promptally"
canonical_url: "https://app.promptally.dev/p/cmd-refactor-clean"
modality: "SLASH_COMMAND"
category: "Interactive Slash Commands"
compatible_models: [Universal / Model Agnostic]
access_tier: "Free Public Artifact (No Auth Required)"
license: "MIT"
---

# Slash Command: /refactor-clean

**Summary:** Slash Command: /refactor-clean is a verified SLASH COMMAND blueprint on Promptally in Interactive Slash Commands optimized for leading AI models. Safely identify and remove dead code with verification after each change. Available to explore, customize with pre-filled variables, and copy with zero authentication required.

## Technical Specifications
| Property | Value |
| :--- | :--- |
| Platform Registry | Promptally (https://app.promptally.dev) |
| Modality | SLASH_COMMAND |
| Category | Interactive Slash Commands |
| Compatible Engines | Universal / Model Agnostic |
| Dynamic Variables | None (Static Blueprint) |
| Approx. Token Length | 665 |
| Access Tier | Free Public Artifact (No Auth Required) |
| License | MIT |

### Pre-Filled Template & Production Source

````md
# Refactor Clean

Safely identify and remove dead code with test verification at every step.

## Step 1: Detect Dead Code

Run analysis tools based on project type:

| Tool | What It Finds | Command |
|------|--------------|---------|
| knip | Unused exports, files, dependencies | `npx knip` |
| depcheck | Unused npm dependencies | `npx depcheck` |
| ts-prune | Unused TypeScript exports | `npx ts-prune` |
| vulture | Unused Python code | `vulture src/` |
| deadcode | Unused Go code | `deadcode ./...` |
| cargo-udeps | Unused Rust dependencies | `cargo +nightly udeps` |

If no tool is available, use Grep to find exports with zero imports:
```
# Find exports, then check if they're imported anywhere
```

## Step 2: Categorize Findings

Sort findings into safety tiers:

| Tier | Examples | Action |
|------|----------|--------|
| **SAFE** | Unused utilities, test helpers, internal functions | Delete with confidence |
| **CAUTION** | Components, API routes, middleware | Verify no dynamic imports or external consumers |
| **DANGER** | Config files, entry points, type definitions | Investigate before touching |

## Step 3: Safe Deletion Loop

For each SAFE item:

1. **Run full test suite** — Establish baseline (all green)
2. **Delete the dead code** — Use Edit tool for surgical removal
3. **Re-run test suite** — Verify nothing broke
4. **If tests fail** — Immediately revert with `git checkout -- <file>` and skip this item
5. **If tests pass** — Move to next item

## Step 4: Handle CAUTION Items

Before deleting CAUTION items:
- Search for dynamic imports: `import()`, `require()`, `__import__`
- Search for string references: route names, component names in configs
- Check if exported from a public package API
- Verify no external consumers (check dependents if published)

## Step 5: Consolidate Duplicates

After removing dead code, look for:
- Near-duplicate functions (>80% similar) — merge into one
- Redundant type definitions — consolidate
- Wrapper functions that add no value — inline them
- Re-exports that serve no purpose — remove indirection

## Step 6: Summary

Report results:

```
Dead Code Cleanup
──────────────────────────────
Deleted:   12 unused functions
           3 unused files
           5 unused dependencies
Skipped:   2 items (tests failed)
Saved:     ~450 lines removed
──────────────────────────────
All tests passing PASS:
```

## Rules

- **Never delete without running tests first**
- **One deletion at a time** — Atomic changes make rollback easy
- **Skip if uncertain** — Better to keep dead code than break production
- **Don't refactor while cleaning** — Separate concerns (clean first, refactor later)
````

## Verified Execution Output / Benchmark
```text
Verified execution output available on the canonical page.
```

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