Tech Debt Auditor
Software development skill, available on Zeplik
Tech Debt Auditor is a ready-to-run software development skill on Zeplik. Use to audit and prioritize technical debt -- 'what should we refactor first', categorizing debt (code, architecture, test, infra), scoring by interest paid vs fix cost, building a sequenced paydown plan the team can defend. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer.
The Tech Debt Auditor skill loads automatically when your request matches it, or you can invoke it directly by typing /tech-debt in any chat. It works with attachments, connectors, and any model that supports the task, so you get the same expert method every time without setting anything up.
What the Tech Debt Auditor skill can do
- Categorize technical debt into code, architecture, test, dependency, docs, infra
- Score debt items by impact, risk, and effort to compute priority
- Produce a prioritized paydown list with effort estimates and justification
- Build a phased remediation plan that fits alongside feature work
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How the Tech Debt Auditor skill works
Tech Debt Management
Systematically identify, categorize, and prioritize technical debt.
Categories
| Type | Examples | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Code debt | Duplicated logic, poor abstractions, magic numbers | Bugs, slow development |
| Architecture debt | Monolith that should be split, wrong data store | Scaling limits |
| Test debt | Low coverage, flaky tests, missing integration tests | Regressions ship |
| Dependency debt | Outdated libraries, unmaintained dependencies | Security vulns |
| Documentation debt | Missing runbooks, outdated READMEs, tribal knowledge | Onboarding pain |
| Infrastructure debt | Manual deploys, no monitoring, no IaC | Incidents, slow recovery |
Prioritization Framework
Score each item on:
- Impact: How much does it slow the team down? (1-5)
- Risk: What happens if we don't fix it? (1-5)
- Effort: How hard is the fix? (1-5, inverted — lower effort = higher priority)
Priority = (Impact + Risk) x (6 - Effort)
Output
Produce a prioritized list with estimated effort, business justification for each item, and a phased remediation plan that can be done alongside feature work.
How to use the Tech Debt Auditor skill
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Describe your software development task
Ask in plain language, or type /tech-debt to invoke the skill directly. Zeplik recognizes the Tech Debt Auditor skill and applies its method.
Review and refine the result
Zeplik returns a clear, structured answer. Ask follow-ups in the same chat to refine it or take the next step.
Source and credit
- Author
- Anthropic
- License
- Apache-2.0
Adapted from the open-source anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins project and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. View source on GitHub.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Tech Debt Auditor skill?
- Tech Debt Auditor is a ready-to-run software development skill on Zeplik. Use to audit and prioritize technical debt -- 'what should we refactor first', categorizing debt (code, architecture, test, infra), scoring by interest paid vs fix cost, building a sequenced paydown plan the team can defend. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer.
- How do I use Tech Debt Auditor on Zeplik?
- Sign in to Zeplik and ask in plain language, or type /tech-debt in any chat to invoke it directly. The skill applies its method and returns a result you can refine in the same conversation.
- Which AI model does the Tech Debt Auditor skill use?
- Any model you choose. Zeplik works across every model in one chat, so the Tech Debt Auditor skill runs on your preferred model for the task.
- Where does the Tech Debt Auditor skill come from?
- The Tech Debt Auditor skill is adapted from the open-source anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins project (Apache-2.0) and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. The original source is linked on this page.
- How much does the Tech Debt Auditor skill cost?
- Using the skill is free to start. You only spend Zeplik credits when the assistant runs, and new accounts begin with free credits.
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