ios-performance

Identify iOS performance issues in Swift and SwiftUI codebases.

Updated May 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Roy-wonji/claude-config --skill ios-performance-roy-wonji
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ios-performance
Source: https://github.com/Roy-wonji/claude-config/tree/main/skills/ios-performance
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Roy-wonji/claude-config --skill ios-performance-roy-wonji

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you diagnose and resolve iOS/SwiftUI performance problems by pinpointing memory leaks, CPU bottlenecks, and other efficiency issues that slow down your app and drain battery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Memory management diagnosis: Detects strong reference cycles, memory leaks, and cleanup gaps related to Timer/Notification usage, plus delegate-pattern safety concerns.
  • CPU optimization guidance: Identifies main-thread blocking, evaluates background task efficiency, and reviews async handling and algorithmic inefficiencies.
  • Battery optimization recommendations: Analyzes location usage, background processing efficiency, network request patterns, and media/image handling efficiency.
  • Use Case: When a SwiftUI app exhibits lag, rising memory usage, or poor battery performance, it provides critical/high/medium/low issue classification with concrete fixes and Instruments validation steps.

Quick Start

Ask for a performance analysis of your Swift/SwiftUI code to identify memory leaks and CPU bottlenecks, then request specific before/after code changes and how to verify them with Instruments.

Frequently Asked Questions about ios-performance

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

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How do I find memory leaks and retain cycles in a SwiftUI app?

To find memory leaks and retain cycles in a SwiftUI app, diagnose strong reference cycles and Timer/Notification cleanup gaps. This identifies memory management issues, classifies them by severity, and provides specific before/after code recommendations to resolve them.

What is the best way to fix main-thread blocking and CPU bottlenecks in Swift?

The best way to fix main-thread blocking and CPU bottlenecks in Swift is to evaluate background task efficiency, review async handling, and identify algorithmic inefficiencies. This classifies CPU optimization issues by severity and provides actionable before/after code recommendations.

How do I optimize battery usage for background processing and network requests in iOS?

To optimize battery usage for background processing and network requests in iOS, analyze location usage patterns, network request frequencies, and media handling efficiency. This yields categorized battery optimization recommendations with specific code changes to reduce power drain.

Can I use Instruments profiling to validate iOS performance fixes during code review?

Yes, you can use Instruments profiling to validate iOS performance fixes during code review. The analysis includes specific validation steps using Instruments profiling methods to verify that memory leaks, CPU bottlenecks, and battery inefficiencies have been successfully resolved.

Do I need to provide specific code files to investigate Core Data performance regressions?

To investigate Core Data performance regressions, you need to provide your Swift or SwiftUI codebase for analysis. This applies to debugging and refactoring scenarios, producing categorized findings with severity levels and actionable optimization guidance for async behavior and Core Data work.