---
title: "Knip Unused Code and Dependency Finder"
description: "Run Knip to find and remove unused files, dependencies, and exports in JavaScript and TypeScript projects. Reduces bundle size, maintenance burden, and dependency attack surface."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/webpro-nl/knip"
category:
  - "Code Quality & Review"
framework:
  - "Claude Code"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "webpro-nl/knip"
  github_stars: 10806
  npm_package: "knip"
  npm_weekly_downloads: 6061385
---

# Knip Unused Code and Dependency Finder

Run Knip to find and remove unused files, dependencies, and exports in JavaScript and TypeScript projects. Reduces bundle size, maintenance burden, and dependency attack surface.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/knip-unused-code-dependency-finder/)