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Rename Refs

Category: Engineering  ·  Sub-category: code-quality  ·  Last updated:
lang:python
Atomic rename of Python symbols (functions, classes, methods) or modules using the structural index. Finds all static callers, import sites, __all__ re-exports, and Sphinx docstring cross-refs (:func:, :class:, :meth:, :mod:, :attr:). Optional: keep old name as deprecated alias via pydeprecate (--deprecate) or hard-delete when zero callers (--remove-if-no-callers). TRIGGER when: user asks to rename a Python function, class, method, or module; phrases: "rename X to Y", "rename function", "rename class", "rename module", "move module X to Y", "refactor symbol X into Y", "update all references to X". SKIP: non-Python project; codemap index not built (run /codemap:scan-codebase first); renaming a local variable (not a symbol definition or module path); user explicitly wants grep-only rename without index verification; user performing rename via IDE/LSP and only wants advisory coverage (use --dry-run).

About this skill (catalog notes)

Rename Refs includes 20 code blocks for direct copy-paste. At roughly 2,338 words the SKILL.md is on the longer end of the catalog distribution.

Source
borda.github.io/AI-Rig
Original author
Borda
Indexed lastmod
Catalog position
Engineering · code-quality
Indexed related skills
10

How Rename Refs fits the catalog

Rename Refs sits in the Engineering category under the code-quality sub-topic in the ClaudSkills catalog. There are 10 related skills indexed alongside it; comparing a few before installing usually reveals which fits your workflow best.

These notes are auto-generated from features detected in the SKILL.md file and from this catalog's structure — they aren't part of the source repository.

From the source SKILL.md

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What this skill does

Rename Refs is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the code-quality sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/rename-refs/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

Who uses this skill

The Rename Refs Claude Code skill is built for software engineers, backend developers, full-stack teams, and technical leads building and maintaining production systems. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 97,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/rename-refs
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/rename-refs/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/rename-refs/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/rename-refs/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/rename-refs/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\rename-refs\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Rename Refs Claude Code skill?
Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/rename-refs/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.
What does the Rename Refs skill do?
Atomic rename of Python symbols (functions, classes, methods) or modules using the structural index. Finds all static callers, import sites, __all__ re-exports, and Sphinx docstring cross-refs (:func:, :class:, :meth:, :mod:, :attr:). Optional: keep old name as deprecated alias via pydeprecate (--deprecate) or hard-delete when zero callers (--remove-if-no-callers). TRIGGER when: user asks to rename a Python function, class, method, or module; phrases: "rename X to Y", "rename function", "rename class", "rename module", "move module X to Y", "refactor symbol X into Y", "update all references to X". SKIP: non-Python project; codemap index not built (run /codemap:scan-codebase first); renaming a local variable (not a symbol definition or module path); user explicitly wants grep-only rename without index verification; user performing rename via IDE/LSP and only wants advisory coverage (use --dry-run).
Is this skill free to install?
Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.
When should I use the Rename Refs skill?
Use Rename Refs when your Claude Code task falls under the Engineering category — specifically in the code quality area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Rename Refs" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/engineering/.
What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Rename Refs skill fit in?
A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Rename Refs is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Engineering category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

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Borda. (2026). Rename Refs [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/rename-refs/
BibTeX
@misc{rename-refs-2026,
  author    = {Borda},
  title     = {Rename Refs [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/rename-refs/}
}

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