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perf-hunt

Automate Vole performance optimization by profiling with perf and fixing hotspots.

3|Updated Jan 2, 2026
Search Tags:#performance#optimization#benchmarking#profiling#compiler#vole
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pprice/vole --skill perf-hunt
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: perf-hunt
Source: https://github.com/pprice/vole/tree/main/.claude/skills/perf-hunt
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pprice/vole --skill perf-hunt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the complex and time-consuming process of identifying, fixing, and verifying performance bottlenecks in the Vole compiler and runtime.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Profiling: Generates large benchmark workloads and profiles them using perf.
  • Hotspot Identification: Automatically pinpoints performance hotspots within the Vole codebase.
  • Iterative Optimization: Fixes identified hotspots, verifies improvements, and repeats the cycle.
  • Use Case: Continuously improve Vole's execution speed by automatically finding and fixing performance regressions before they impact users.

Quick Start

Run the perf-hunt skill to optimize performance for a maximum of 10 iterations.

Frequently Asked Questions about perf-hunt

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

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How do I automate performance profiling for a compiler?▼

Automate compiler performance profiling by generating large benchmark workloads and using `perf` to identify execution hotspots. This process continuously profiles, pinpoints bottlenecks, and iteratively fixes them to improve runtime speed.

What is the best way to find and fix performance bottlenecks in a runtime?▼

The best way to fix performance bottlenecks is an iterative optimization loop that profiles large benchmark workloads, automatically identifies code hotspots, applies fixes, and verifies improvements before repeating the cycle.

Can I use perf to automatically optimize the Vole programming language?▼

Yes, you can use `perf` to automatically optimize the Vole programming language by generating dedicated benchmark workloads, profiling execution, identifying hotspots, and iteratively fixing them while tracking findings in dedicated files.

Does automated performance optimization work with a ticketing system?▼

Yes, automated performance optimization integrates with a ticketing system to track progress. It manages state and findings through dedicated files, ensuring identified hotspots and applied fixes are systematically recorded during the optimization loop.

How many iterations does it take to optimize performance regressions?▼

Optimizing performance regressions takes a configurable number of iterations, with a quick start maximum of 10 cycles. Each iteration profiles workloads, identifies hotspots, applies fixes, and verifies improvements to continuously enhance execution speed.

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