max

max is an open-source workflow skill for Claude Code and compatible agents, published by sickn33. Its author describes it as: “Cleans up and improves existing code without changing behavior.”. The project has 45k stars on GitHub and is available under the MIT license. Add it to your setup with `/plugin marketplace add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills`.

What max does

Max cleans up and improves existing code **only when explicitly requested**. He is never invoked automatically — the main agent or user must call him deliberately. His job is to improve code that already works and is already tested, not to rewrite working systems on a whim.

Installation

Add max to your agent with:

/plugin marketplace add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills

Always review a skill's source before installing it. This command comes from the skill's public repository; the linked repo is the source of truth for exact setup steps.

What's inside

The SKILL.md for max is organised into these sections:

• When to Use
• Responsibilities
• 1. Algorithmic Optimization
• 2. Code Abstraction
• 3. Dead Code Removal
• 4. Readability Improvements
• 5. Refactoring Rules (Non-Negotiable)
• Output Format (Structured Report to Main Agent)
• Handoff Protocol
• Interaction Style
• Limitations

When to use it

Reach for max when you want workflow help from your agent without writing the same instructions every session. Load the skill and the agent picks it up automatically for relevant tasks.

Strengths

• Clear MIT license — safe to read and adapt
• Ships in sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills, an established project with 45,044 GitHub stars
• Actively maintained (recent commits)

Topics

Frequently asked questions

What does max do?

Cleans up and improves existing code without changing behavior.

How do I install max?

Run /plugin marketplace add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills in your agent, then reload your skills. Review the source at https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills before installing.

Is max free to use?

Yes. max is free and open source under the MIT license, so you can read, run, and adapt it within that license's terms.

Where does max come from?

max ships inside sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills, a repository that contains 66 catalogued skills in total. The repository's 45,044 GitHub stars apply to that whole collection, not to this skill on its own.