The latest articles on DEV Community by Szymon Paluch (@hculap). https://dev.to/hculap https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3672229%2F6d595a9f-c7b9-40a8-8160-75bf30679a1d.png https://dev.to/hculap en Szymon Paluch Sat, 20 Dec 2025 20:54:15 +0000 https://dev.to/hculap/better-code-with-claude-4-ai-powered-plugins-for-code-quality-38ad https://dev.to/hculap/better-code-with-claude-4-ai-powered-plugins-for-code-quality-38ad <h1> 🚀 Better Code with Claude: 4 AI-Powered Plugins for Code Quality </h1> <p>I'm excited to announce <strong>better-code</strong> (v0.1.0) - a curated collection of Claude Code plugins designed to enforce code quality practices, TDD workflows, performance analysis, and documentation standards.</p> <h2> Why I Built This </h2> <p>As developers, we often struggle with:</p> <ul> <li>📝 Enforcing TDD discipline across teams</li> <li>🐢 Missing performance bottlenecks until production</li> <li>📚 Outdated or missing documentation</li> <li>🎯 Maintaining consistent code quality</li> </ul> <p>I built better-code to solve these problems using Claude Code's plugin system.</p> <h2> What's Inside? 📦 </h2> <h3> 🧪 tdd-dev (v0.2.1) </h3> <p><strong>Enforce Red→Green→Refactor TDD Cycles</strong></p> <p>Tired of tests being an afterthought? This plugin enforces writing tests before implementation.</p> <p><strong>Features:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Multiple strictness levels: strict, standard, relaxed</li> <li>Supports features, bugs, and refactoring modes</li> <li>Real-time feedback on TDD compliance </li> </ul> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight shell"><code>/tdd-dev:start <span class="c"># Enable TDD mode</span> /tdd-dev:feature <span class="s2">"add auth"</span> <span class="c"># Write feature with TDD</span> /tdd-dev:bug <span class="s2">"fix #123"</span> <span class="c"># Fix bug with regression test first</span> </code></pre> </div> <h3> ⚡ n1-optimizer (v0.1.3) </h3> <p><strong>Detect N+1 Queries &amp; Performance Issues</strong></p> <p>4 parallel agents analyze your codebase across different layers:</p> <p><strong>What it detects:</strong></p> <ul> <li>🗄️ <strong>Database</strong>: N+1 queries, missing indexes, unbatched writes</li> <li>🔧 <strong>Backend</strong>: O(n²) algorithms, blocking I/O, memory issues</li> <li>🎨 <strong>Frontend</strong>: Re-render loops, large bundles, missing memoization</li> <li>🔗 <strong>API</strong>: Over-fetching, missing pagination, chatty endpoints</li> </ul> <p>Catches performance issues before they hit production!<br> </p> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight shell"><code>/n1-optimizer:analyze </code></pre> </div> <p><strong>Example Output:</strong><br> </p> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight plaintext"><code>Analysis Complete Database Layer: 3 issues found HIGH: N+1 query in UserService.getOrders() Backend Layer: 1 issue found MEDIUM: Sequential awaits could be parallelized Frontend Layer: 2 issues found HIGH: Missing React.memo on ExpensiveList API Layer: 1 issue found MEDIUM: Missing pagination on /api/products </code></pre> </div> <h3> 📚 readme-writer (v0.1.0) </h3> <p><strong>Generate Professional READMEs</strong></p> <p>Follows PRD-README v1 standard with automated scoring (0-10):<br> </p> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight shell"><code>/readme-writer:generate <span class="c"># Generate README from codebase analysis</span> /readme-writer:audit <span class="c"># Score existing README (0-10)</span> </code></pre> </div> <p><strong>Audit Score:</strong> 7/10 ✓ Test 1: What is it? - PASS ✓ Test 2: Is it maintained? - PASS ✗ Test 3: Quick start works</p> <h3> 📖 doc-master (v0.2.1) </h3> <p><strong>9 Specialized Documentation Agents</strong></p> <p>Diátaxis-structured documentation covering:<br> </p> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight shell"><code>/doc-master:setup <span class="c"># Choose framework (Diátaxis/Traditional/Custom)</span> /doc-master:generate <span class="s2">"API"</span> <span class="c"># Generate API documentation</span> /doc-master:audit <span class="c"># Audit existing docs</span> /doc-master:plan <span class="c"># Create documentation plan</span> </code></pre> </div> <p><strong>Agents include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>api-docs: REST/GraphQL endpoints, schemas</li> <li>backend-docs: Services, data flows, deployment</li> <li>frontend-docs: Components, state management</li> <li>database-docs: Schema, migrations, ER diagrams</li> <li>architecture-docs: System design, ADRs</li> <li>test-docs: Test strategy, coverage</li> <li>user-guide-docs: Tutorials, help articles</li> <li>compliance-docs: Security, audit, regulatory</li> <li>mobile-docs: iOS/Android, app stores</li> </ul> <h2> Quick Start ⚡ </h2> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight shell"><code><span class="c"># 1. Add the marketplace</span> /plugin marketplace add hculap/better-code <span class="c"># 2. Install your first plugin</span> /plugin <span class="nb">install </span>tdd-dev <span class="c"># 3. Use it!</span> /tdd-dev:start </code></pre> </div> <p>That's it! You're now enforcing TDD in your workflow.</p> <h2> Real-World Impact </h2> <p>These plugins help teams:<br> ✅ <strong>Ship fewer bugs</strong> by catching performance issues early<br> ✅ <strong>Maintain better documentation</strong> (always in sync)<br> ✅ <strong>Enforce testing discipline</strong> across the team<br> ✅ <strong>Onboard new developers faster</strong><br> ✅ <strong>Scale code quality</strong> across larger projects</p> <h2> Getting Started </h2> <p><strong>GitHub Repository:</strong> <a href="https://github.com/hculap/better-code" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://github.com/hculap/better-code</a></p> <ul> <li>Full documentation at <code>/docs</code> </li> <li>Report bugs or request features via Issues</li> <li>Join discussions for questions &amp; feedback</li> </ul> <p><strong>Installation:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Have Claude Code installed</li> <li>Run: <code>/plugin marketplace add hculap/better-code</code> </li> <li>Install any plugin you want: <code>/plugin install tdd-dev</code> </li> </ol> <h2> What's Next? </h2> <p>I'm actively developing more plugins for:</p> <ul> <li>API contract testing</li> <li>Security scanning </li> <li>Database migration validation</li> <li>Component testing strategies</li> </ul> <h2> Community &amp; Feedback </h2> <p>This is just the beginning! I'd love to hear:</p> <ul> <li>💬 Your feedback on the plugins</li> <li>🐛 Bug reports</li> <li>💡 Feature requests</li> <li>🤝 Community contributions</li> </ul> <p><strong>Drop by the GitHub Discussions</strong> to share your thoughts and stay updated on what's coming next!</p> <p>Have you tried Claude Code plugins before? What would you like to see in developer tools? Drop a comment below! 👇</p> claude plugins tdd ai