performance-gate

Enforce before/after benchmarks for hot-path changes in CI pipelines.

1|3|Updated Feb 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vobbilis/aigile --skill performance-gate-vobbilis
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Skill: performance-gate
Source: https://github.com/vobbilis/aigile/tree/main/.github/skills/performance-gate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vobbilis/aigile --skill performance-gate-vobbilis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures performance changes are gated by before/after benchmarks to prevent regressions in hot paths.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Baseline capture and re-benchmark for hot-path changes
  • Automated regression gating with a predefined threshold
  • Integration-ready workflow for CI and code reviews

Quick Start

Before shipping any change to hot paths, capture a baseline, run the change, re-run benchmarks, and gate on regression.

Frequently Asked Questions about performance-gate

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

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How do I prevent performance regressions in CI pipelines?▼

You can prevent performance regressions in CI pipelines by enforcing performance gates that require before and after benchmarks for code changes touching hot paths. The Skill captures a baseline, re-benchmarks the change, compares results, and gates the commit against a predefined regression threshold.

How do before/after benchmarks work for gating query execution changes?▼

Before/after benchmarking for query execution gating works by capturing a baseline performance metric before applying a change, re-running the benchmark after, and comparing the two. If the regression exceeds the predefined threshold, the governance gate fails the CI pipeline to prevent the merge.

What is a performance gate in software engineering?▼

A performance gate in software engineering is an automated checkpoint in a CI pipeline that compares before and after benchmarks for hot path changes. It prevents performance regressions in areas like storage and indexing by enforcing a strict regression threshold before code is merged.

When do I need to run baseline capture and re-benchmark for hot path changes?▼

You need to run baseline capture and re-benchmarking for hot path changes whenever a code modification touches query execution, storage, or indexing. This ensures that any performance regression is identified and gated against a predefined threshold during the CI pipeline.

Can I integrate performance regression gating into existing code review workflows?▼

Yes, you can integrate performance regression gating into existing code review workflows. The Skill is designed as an integration-ready workflow for CI pipelines, automatically enforcing before and after benchmark comparisons and governance against regression thresholds during the review process.

What is the best way to enforce a regression threshold for storage and indexing changes?▼

The best way to enforce a regression threshold for storage and indexing changes is to use an automated performance gate within your CI pipeline. This approach captures a baseline, re-benchmarks the modified hot paths, and applies governance to block changes that exceed the acceptable regression threshold.