Plan a safe refactor
Reduce technical debt without losing sight of behaviour and rollout risk.
What this prompt helps you do
A staged refactor plan with safety checks and stopping points.
When to use it
A code area needs structural improvement but cannot afford a risky rewrite.
What to prepare
The goal, relevant source material, constraints, examples, and the decision or action this should support.
How to get a strong result
Add the facts, constraints, source material, and desired format that the model cannot know.
How to use this prompt
Replace each placeholder with accurate context. Paste the complete prompt into Codex, review the response critically, resolve important questions, and use it as a considered input to the next decision—not as an unchecked final answer.