Plan · AI agent refactor plan
AI agent refactor plan
Use an AI agent to plan refactors by preserving behavior, sequencing changes and proving the result with tests.
Quick answer
An AI refactor plan should name the current behavior, the target structure, the migration steps and the checks that prove no behavior changed.
Workflow
Map call sites, add characterization tests if needed, move code in small steps and run focused checks after each meaningful change.
Risk check
The risky path is mixing refactor, feature work and visual polish in the same agent task.
FAQ
Should agents refactor large files at once?
No. They should split the refactor into reviewable steps and preserve behavior with focused checks.