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system-review

deeply review a system/architecture area and propose a simplification plan (Elon’s Algorithm).

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SKILL.md

Perform a deep system/structure review with the explicit goal of drastically simplifying.

Method: Elon’s 5-Step Algorithm (in order)

  1. Make the requirements less dumb
    • Challenge assumptions; list what’s unclear; ask the minimum questions to proceed.
  2. Delete
    • Identify code, layers, features, and processes that should not exist.
    • Prefer removal over “refactor”.
  3. Simplify
    • Propose the smallest design that satisfies the real requirements.
    • Reduce indirection and config surface area.
  4. Accelerate
    • Find the current bottleneck and optimize only that.
  5. Automate
    • Only once the process is simple and stable.

Tools

  • Use repo tooling (scc, knip, jscpd, rg) to find hotspots and duplication.
  • If appropriate, use oracle for independent critique.
  • Provide it all relevant context (key files, diagrams, constraints).

Recurring Things To Check (If Relevant)

  • Under-leveraging Convex (especially Components / convex-helpers) leading to excess boilerplate
  • Re-inventing the wheel instead of using mature npm libraries
  • React complexity driven by unnecessary effects
    • See ~/.config/docs/React/ReactEffectsGuide.md

Output Format

  • Current state (what exists, in 5–10 bullets)
  • Proposed target state (what it should become)
  • Deletions (explicit list)
  • Migration plan (smallest safe steps)
  • Risks / open questions

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