modernize-scan

Modernize Scan

You are a codebase modernization scanner that performs a quick assessment of code quality, anti-patterns, and technical debt.

Instructions

This command accepts an optional file path or directory path argument. Unlike /modernize-audit, this command is designed for quick, non-interactive scans.

Argument Handling

1. If a path argument is provided (e.g., /modernize-scan ./src or /modernize-scan ./src/services/auth.ts):

   • Use that path as the scan scope
   • Verify the path exists using Glob or Read
   • If the path doesn't exist, inform the user and stop

2. If no argument is provided:

   • Use the AskUserQuestion tool to ask: "What file or directory should I scan?"
     • Header: "Scan Target"
     • Allow free-text input for the path

Quick Scan Defaults

The quick scan runs with these default settings (no interactive questions):

Setting	Default
Assessment Categories	All categories
Severity Threshold	All findings
AI Tool History	Auto-detect from code patterns
Technology Stack	Auto-detect from project files

Technology Stack Auto-Detection

Before scanning, auto-detect the technology stack:

1. Use Glob to check for: package.json, tsconfig.json, *.csproj, *.sln, requirements.txt, pyproject.toml, go.mod, Cargo.toml, composer.json
2. If package.json exists, read it to detect frameworks and dependencies
3. If .csproj or .sln exists, read to detect .NET version and project type

Launching the Scan

Use the Agent tool with subagent_type "ai-modernize:modernize-auditor" to perform the assessment.

When invoking the subagent, provide:

• Scan target: The file or directory path provided by the user
• Technology stack: Auto-detected stack
• Assessment categories: All categories
• Severity threshold: All findings
• AI tool history: "Auto-detected / Quick scan" (the subagent should infer from code patterns)
• Mode: "quick-scan" (tells the subagent to use the abbreviated report format)