cli-forge-perf

Guide algorithmic optimization, profiling, and benchmarking for software performance.

5|1|Updated Mar 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Destynova2/cli-code-skills --skill cli-forge-perf
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cli-forge-perf
Source: https://github.com/Destynova2/cli-code-skills/tree/main/cli-forge-perf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Destynova2/cli-code-skills --skill cli-forge-perf

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires criterion , divan , benchstat , google-benchmark , jmh , mitata , tinybench , hyperfine , pytest-benchmark , timeit , xctrace , nsys , nsight-systems , bcc , bpftrace , likwid , and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive toolkit for optimizing the performance of code, queries, algorithms, web pages, and systems, covering various aspects like algorithmic complexity, data structures, database queries, caching, and hardware considerations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Algorithmic Optimization: Helps in reducing complexity from O(n²) to O(n log n) and beyond.
  • Data Structures: Guides the selection of appropriate data structures based on access patterns.
  • Profiling: Provides guidance on measuring performance accurately, including avoiding common pitfalls like DCE and warmup issues.
  • Benchmarking: Offers a protocol for benchmarking that includes warmup, distribution, A/B interleaving, and permutation testing.
  • Performance Metrics: Explains the importance of measuring performance in terms of latency, throughput, and other metrics.
  • Use Case: Suppose you have a web application experiencing slow response times. Use this Skill to analyze the performance bottlenecks, optimize the algorithms and data structures, and improve the overall system performance.

Quick Start

Use the cli-forge-perf skill to measure the performance of the 'main.py' script and identify bottlenecks.

Frequently Asked Questions about cli-forge-perf

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

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How do I profile and benchmark code to find performance bottlenecks?

Profiling and benchmarking code bottlenecks requires a protocol of warmup, distribution analysis, A/B interleaving, and permutation testing to accurately measure latency and throughput. This Skill provides comprehensive guidance on avoiding common pitfalls like dead code elimination and warmup issues.

What is the best way to reduce algorithmic complexity in slow applications?

Reducing algorithmic complexity involves analyzing your code to shift operations from O(n²) to O(n log n) and beyond by selecting more efficient algorithms. This Skill provides comprehensive guidance and tools to optimize performance through algorithmic improvements and data structure selection.

How do I choose the right data structures for my access patterns?

Choosing the right data structures requires analyzing your specific data access patterns to select structures that minimize retrieval and modification overhead. This Skill guides you through selecting appropriate data structures based on your access patterns to improve overall system performance.

Does this performance optimization guidance work with profiling tools like hyperfine and google-benchmark?

Yes, this performance optimization guidance works with profiling tools like hyperfine, google-benchmark, criterion, and many others. It requires proficiency in algorithm analysis, data structures, and performance measurement techniques to effectively utilize these tools.

Why does my benchmarking show inconsistent latency and throughput results?

Inconsistent benchmarking results often stem from common pitfalls like dead code elimination and insufficient warmup issues. This Skill offers a benchmarking protocol that includes warmup, distribution analysis, and A/B interleaving to ensure accurate performance measurement.

What performance metrics should I measure when optimizing a web application?

When optimizing a web application, you should measure performance metrics like latency, throughput, and other relevant indicators to identify bottlenecks. This Skill explains the importance of these metrics and provides tools to analyze and improve overall system performance.