perf

Identify and fix performance bottlenecks in Node.js, Go services, and APIs.

15|4|Updated Feb 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jmylchreest/aide --skill perf-jmylchreest
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Skill: perf
Source: https://github.com/jmylchreest/aide/tree/main/skills/perf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jmylchreest/aide --skill perf-jmylchreest

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Performance issues slow down systems and hinder user experience. This Skill provides a systematic approach to measure, identify hotspots, and apply targeted optimizations to improve latency, throughput, and resource usage.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Baseline measurement and reproducible metrics
  • Hotspot identification and profiling (Node.js, Go, API)
  • Step-by-step optimization guidance and verification
  • MCP Tools: code_search, memory_search, and state profiling for informed decisions.

Quick Start

Run the performance workflow to baseline your system, identify hotspots, apply optimizations, and verify improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions about perf

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I identify and fix performance bottlenecks in Node.js and Go services?▼

Profiling your APIs involves baseline measurement of latency and throughput, followed by hotspot identification and data-driven optimization steps to improve resource usage and verify improvements.

What is the best way to establish reproducible performance baselines before optimizing?▼

You can optimize performance by following a structured workflow that establishes baselines, identifies hotspots, applies data-driven optimizations, and verifies measurable outcomes using profiling and memory search.

Can I use this workflow to profile memory usage and latency for API services?▼

Yes, the workflow supports profiling memory usage and latency for API services by guiding baseline measurements, hotspot identification, and step-by-step optimizations to achieve measurable improvements.

How does hotspot identification work when analyzing throughput issues?▼

Hotspot identification works by profiling your services to pinpoint the exact code causing throughput issues, enabling data-driven decisions and targeted optimizations validated against reproducible baselines.

What steps are needed to verify performance optimizations after implementation?▼

Verifying performance optimizations requires measuring the updated system against initial baselines, confirming that latency, throughput, and memory improvements are measurable and reproducible.