🔍 Knip
This skill helps you clean up a codebase by running knip to remove unused files, dependencies, and exports.
npx playbooks add skill brianlovin/claude-config --skill knip
About Knip
This skill helps you clean up a codebase by running knip to remove unused files, dependencies, and exports.
This compact 18-word instruction set is purpose-built for code review & quality work in AI coding agents. Install with a single command.
Use Cases
- Catching bugs and security vulnerabilities before merge
- Enforcing code style and architectural consistency
- Reviewing PRs for performance and maintainability
- Generating detailed code review comments
Example Prompts
System Prompt (18 words)
This skill helps you clean up a codebase by running knip to remove unused files, dependencies, and exports.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knip?
Knip is a free code review & quality skill for AI coding agents. This skill helps you clean up a codebase by running knip to remove unused files, dependencies, and exports.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with code review & quality expertise.
How do I use Knip with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill brianlovin/claude-config --skill knip in your terminal to install Knip into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Knip?
Knip is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Knip free to use?
Yes, Knip is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/brianlovin/claude-config/tree/main/skills/knip. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
