Fast Refactoring with MorphLLM

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Enables fast, semantic code refactoring across multiple files using MorphLLM's edit_file tool. Excels at large-scale changes like batch renaming, pattern updates, and structural refactoring in files over 500 lines or with 5+ edits, leveraging 10,500+ tokens/sec speed and 98% merge accuracy.

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DevelopmentIntermediate
1506/2/2026
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#refactoring#morphllm#batch-editing#semantic-merge

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Our review

Uses MorphLLM edit_file to perform batch refactoring across multiple files with fast and accurate semantic merging.

Strengths

  • High processing speed (10,500 tok/s)
  • 98% accuracy on edge cases
  • Dry-run preview capability
  • Ideal for multi-file changes

Limitations

  • Requires prior tool setup (MorphLLM)
  • No detailed diff for review before applying
  • May fail if insufficient context is provided
When to use it

When you need systematic refactoring across many files (renames, pattern updates, error handling additions).

When not to use it

For simple, localized fixes in a single file, prefer built-in editing with visible diff.

Security analysis

Safe
Quality score90/100

The skill only uses code search and editing tools for refactoring, with no dangerous commands or data exfiltration.

No concerns found

Examples

Batch rename function across files
Rename the function `getUserById` to `findUser` in all files under src/repository that export it. Use MorphLLM edit_file for each file.
Add error wrapping to repository methods
Add error wrapping to all repository methods in src/repository/UserRepository.ts. Use WarpGrep to find methods, then call edit_file on that file with the instruction 'Add error wrapping to all repository methods' and provide the code_edit with updated methods.
Update imports from old-pkg to new-pkg
Update all imports that reference `old-pkg` to use `new-pkg` in src/components. Use WarpGrep to find occurrences, then use edit_file on each file to update the import statements.

name: refactoring-code description: Batch refactoring via MorphLLM edit_file. Use for "refactor across files", "batch rename", "update pattern everywhere", large files (500+ lines), or 5+ edits in same file. user-invocable: false allowed-tools:

  • mcp__morphllm__edit_file
  • mcp__morphllm__warpgrep_codebase_search
  • mcp__morphllm__codebase_search
  • Read
  • Grep
  • Glob

Fast Refactoring with MorphLLM

MorphLLM edit_file provides semantic code merging at 10,500+ tokens/sec with 98% accuracy.

When to Use edit_file

| Use edit_file | Use Built-in Edit/MultiEdit | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | | Multi-file batch refactoring | Single file, clear edit | | Style/pattern update everywhere | 2-3 targeted replacements | | Complex prompt → many changes | Need clear diff to review/tune | | Structural refactoring at scale | Simple rename (replace_all) | | 5+ files need same pattern | Straightforward single-file work |

Key Features

  • Semantic merge: Understands code structure, not just text
  • Speed: 10,500 tok/s vs 180 tok/s streaming
  • Accuracy: 98% success rate on edge cases
  • dryRun: Preview changes before applying

Workflow

Standard Refactoring

1. Use WarpGrep to find all locations needing change
2. For each file: call edit_file with changes
3. Verify with lint/test

High-Stakes Changes (dryRun)

1. Call edit_file with dryRun: true
2. Review preview output
3. If approved, call again with dryRun: false

Parameters

path: "/absolute/path/to/file"
code_edit: "changed lines with // ... existing code ... markers"
instruction: "brief description of changes"
dryRun: false (set true to preview)

Edit Format

Use // ... existing code ... markers for unchanged sections:

// ... existing code ...
function updatedFunction() {
  // new implementation
}
// ... existing code ...

Common Patterns

Batch Error Handling

instruction: "Add error wrapping to all repository methods"
code_edit: Shows only changed functions with context markers

Import Updates

instruction: "Update imports from old-pkg to new-pkg"
code_edit: Shows import section with changes

Multi-Location Rename

instruction: "Rename getUserById to findUser throughout file"
code_edit: Shows all locations with changes

Tips

  • Batch all edits to same file in one call
  • Include enough context to locate changes precisely
  • Preserve exact indentation in code_edit
  • Use WarpGrep first to understand scope
  • Run tests after each file to catch issues early
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