🧪 Modernize
Brownfield Upgrade - Upgrade all dependencies and modernize the application while maintaining spec-driven control. Runs after Gear 6 for brownfield projects with modernize flag enabled. Updates deps, fixes breaking changes, improves test coverage, updates specs to match changes.
npx playbooks add skill jschulte/claude-plugins --skill modernize
About Modernize
Brownfield Upgrade - Upgrade all dependencies and modernize the application while maintaining spec-driven control. Runs after Gear 6 for brownfield projects with modernize flag enabled. Updates deps, fixes breaking changes, improves test coverage, updates specs to match changes.
Its 38-word system prompt specializes your agent in testing & qa with structured methodology and proven output formats. Install with one command to activate immediately.
Use Cases
- Writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
- Setting up test coverage and CI pipelines
- Refactoring legacy code with confidence using tests
- Creating test plans and QA checklists
Example Prompts
System Prompt (38 words)
Brownfield Upgrade - Upgrade all dependencies and modernize the application while maintaining spec-driven control. Runs after Gear 6 for brownfield projects with modernize flag enabled. Updates deps, fixes breaking changes, improves test coverage, updates specs to match changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Modernize?
Modernize is a free testing & qa skill for AI coding agents. Brownfield Upgrade - Upgrade all dependencies and modernize the application while maintaining spec-driven control. Runs after Gear 6 for brownfield projects with modernize flag enabled. Updates deps, fixes breaking changes, improves test coverage, updates specs to match changes.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with testing & qa expertise.
How do I use Modernize with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill jschulte/claude-plugins --skill modernize in your terminal to install Modernize into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Modernize?
Modernize is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Modernize free to use?
Yes, Modernize is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/jschulte/claude-plugins/tree/main/stackshift/skills/modernize. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
