AI agent skill · by @proflead

Performance Trace Guide

Guide collection and analysis of performance traces. Use when a mid-level developer needs to diagnose slowness.

Archived 2026-10-23 · Source updated 2026-07-29. Check the original repository for the latest version.

SKILL.md instructions

# Performance Trace Guide

## Purpose
Guide collection and analysis of performance traces.

## Inputs to request
- Slow endpoint or workflow.
- Target latency or throughput goals.
- Tracing tool and environment.

## Workflow
1. Define the slow path and target metrics.
2. Collect traces with minimal noise and stable load.
3. Analyze hotspots and propose optimizations.

## Output
- Trace analysis summary and actions.

## Quality bar
- Use representative load and data.
- Quantify the impact of fixes.