mobile-performance-tuning

Profile mobile apps and apply targeted fixes to reduce cold start, scroll jank, memory, and CPU usage.

6|Updated Apr 24, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/lookatitude/guild --skill mobile-performance-tuning
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Skill: mobile-performance-tuning
Source: https://github.com/lookatitude/guild/tree/main/skills/specialists/mobile-performance-tuning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lookatitude/guild --skill mobile-performance-tuning

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Profiling and optimizing mobile apps to reduce cold-start time, scroll jank, memory usage, and battery drain, delivering measurable before/after improvements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Instrumentation plan: select the right profiler, device, and scenario; capture a baseline.
  • Targeted fixes: lazy-init heavy work, off-main-thread tasks, and memory cleanups with before/after validation.
  • Use Case: a user experiences a 20% faster startup and smoother scrolling after applying the plan on a mid-range device.

Quick Start

Run the mobile performance tuning plan on a representative device to produce an instrument plan, baseline, and post-fix metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions about mobile-performance-tuning

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

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How do I profile mobile app startup and identify cold start bottlenecks?

Profile mobile app startup by selecting a representative device and capturing an instrumented baseline. This identifies cold start bottlenecks and produces a prioritized fix list with impact estimates to deliver faster startup times.

What's the best way to fix scroll jank and reduce memory peaks on mid-range mobile devices?

Fix scroll jank and reduce memory peaks by applying targeted fixes like lazy-initializing heavy work and offloading tasks off the main thread. Verify improvements using post-fix metrics captured on representative hardware.

How can I optimize mobile app battery drain and steady-state CPU usage?

Optimize mobile app battery drain and steady-state CPU usage by instrumenting real-device scenarios to capture a baseline. Apply memory cleanups and off-main-thread tasks, then validate battery life improvements with post-fix metrics.

What is included in a mobile app performance tuning plan?

A mobile app performance tuning plan includes an instrumentation strategy, an instrumented baseline, a prioritized fix list with impact estimates, and post-fix metrics to verify improvements across cold start, scroll jank, memory, and CPU.

Do I need to test mobile performance optimizations on real devices instead of emulators?

Yes, you need to test mobile performance optimizations on real devices. The plan applies to real-device scenarios across representative hardware to accurately capture cold start, scroll jank, memory peaks, and steady-state CPU metrics.

Why does my mobile app still experience scroll jank after moving tasks off the main thread?

Scroll jank may persist if memory peaks are unmanaged or heavy work is not lazy-initialized. Capture an instrumented baseline, apply targeted memory cleanups, and verify using post-fix metrics to ensure smoother scrolling.