N+1 Query Detection

Detect N+1 query patterns in GORM repository and service code.

Updated Feb 13, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/cdalsoniii/brightpath-coder --skill n-1-query-detection
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Skill: N+1 Query Detection
Source: https://github.com/cdalsoniii/brightpath-coder/tree/main/.cursor/skills/n-plus-1-query-detection
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cdalsoniii/brightpath-coder --skill n-1-query-detection

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill identifies and helps resolve performance bottlenecks caused by N+1 query patterns in GORM database interactions, preventing slow application performance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • N+1 Pattern Detection: Automatically scans repository and service code for common N+1 query anti-patterns.
  • Preload & Unbounded Query Analysis: Verifies the correct use of Preload or Joins and flags queries without Limit.
  • Severity Assessment & Fix Recommendations: Provides severity ratings and suggests specific GORM patterns for optimization.
  • Use Case: Ensure your application's data retrieval is efficient by automatically flagging and suggesting fixes for inefficient database queries before they impact users.

Quick Start

Run the N+1 Query Detection skill on the repository and service files to identify performance issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about N+1 Query Detection

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

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How do I detect N+1 query issues in GORM repository and service code?

The best way to find missing preloads in GORM is to analyze repository and service code for unbounded fetches and loops executing queries. This verifies preload effectiveness and flags queries lacking a LIMIT clause to prevent slow application performance.

What is an N+1 query pattern and how does it impact database optimization?

An N+1 query pattern occurs when code executes database queries inside a loop, causing severe performance bottlenecks. Identifying these loops and verifying the correct use of Preload or Joins prevents slow application performance and ensures efficient data retrieval.

Does GORM preload analysis flag unbounded fetches without a LIMIT clause?

Yes, GORM preload analysis flags unbounded fetches by identifying queries lacking a LIMIT clause. It analyzes GORM configurations for preload effectiveness, providing severity assessments and specific fix recommendations like Preload, Joins, or batch queries to optimize data retrieval.

Can I use batch queries or Joins to fix N+1 query performance issues?

Yes, you can fix N+1 query performance issues using batch queries or Joins. The analysis provides specific fix recommendations like applying Preload, Joins, or batch queries, along with severity assessments to prioritize database optimization efforts.

Why does my GORM service code have slow application performance?

GORM service code experiences slow application performance when N+1 query patterns execute queries inside loops without preloads. Scanning for these anti-patterns and flagging queries lacking a LIMIT clause reveals severity assessments and specific fix recommendations.