Refactor Plan skill: what it does and how to install it
Creates a staged, reviewable plan for multi-file refactors by investigating dependencies, verification steps and rollback options before editing.
Summary generated from the skill's documentation.
Install
$ npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill refactor-planRun it in a terminal. If your agent is already running, start a new session so it picks the skill up.
About this skill
What it does. Investigates the repository without editing, then documents the current and target states, affected files, dependencies, phased implementation steps, verification commands, risks and rollback actions. It pauses after presenting the plan and requests confirmation before changes begin.
When to use it. For multi-file refactors that need careful sequencing and scope control. If the request is too ambiguous to plan safely, it asks clarifying questions instead of editing.
History
Repo stars
40k+229 since 5 Oct 2026
Stars are counted for the whole repository, which holds 30 skills.
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| Date | Repo stars |
|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | 39,948 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 39,904 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | 39,881 |
| 9 Oct 2026 | 39,845 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | 39,804 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | 39,761 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | 39,731 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | 39,719 |
Installs
12.9k
Tracking since . A chart appears once there are 7 days of data.
Installs via skills.sh
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