anthropics/code-modernization
claude-codeOfficial# Code Modernization Plugin Point Claude at a legacy codebase — COBOL, legacy Java/C++/.NET, monolith web apps — and get back: an executive assessment, an interactive architecture map, the business rules mined out of the code, a steering-committee-ready modernization brief, and scaffolded or transformed new code with a behavior-equivalence test harness so you can prove nothing drifted. It works by enforcing a sequence, because modernization usually fails when teams skip steps — transforming co
Our Verdict
Structured workflow and specialist agents for modernizing legacy codebases like COBOL, legacy Java/C++, and monolith web apps to current stacks while preserving behavior. Best for teams refactoring enterprise code. Differentiator: enforces code understanding and business rule extraction before transformation.
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What is anthropics/code-modernization used for?
It provides a structured workflow and specialist agents to modernize legacy codebases such as COBOL, legacy Java/C++, and monolith web apps into current technology stacks. The approach preserves behavior by first understanding code and extracting business rules to avoid common pitfalls.
What is code-modernization?
# Code Modernization Plugin Point Claude at a legacy codebase — COBOL, legacy Java/C++/.NET, monolith web apps — and get back: an executive assessment, an interactive architecture map, the business rules mined out of the code, a steering-committee-ready modernization brief, and scaffolded or transformed new code with a behavior-equivalence test harness so you can prove nothing drifted. It works by enforcing a sequence, because modernization usually fails when teams skip steps — transforming co
How do I install code-modernization?
Visit the GitHub repository at https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/tree/main/plugins/code-modernization for installation instructions.
What license does code-modernization use?
Check the repository for license details.
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Install in Claude Code:
/install code-modernization