perf-lighthouse

Run Lighthouse audits locally and extract scores, timings, and budgets from reports.

1|1|Updated Apr 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RamonsDka/the-architect-overlay --skill perf-lighthouse-ramonsdka
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: perf-lighthouse
Source: https://github.com/RamonsDka/the-architect-overlay/tree/main/skills/perf-lighthouse
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RamonsDka/the-architect-overlay --skill perf-lighthouse-ramonsdka

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Measuring and enforcing web performance is challenging; this skill enables running Lighthouse audits locally, parsing the resulting reports, and applying performance budgets in CI workflows to drive consistent optimization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Local Lighthouse audits via the CLI or Node API to generate performance scores and detailed reports.
  • Parse and interpret Lighthouse outputs (scores, timings, budgets) for dashboards, alerts, and automation.
  • Integrate audits into CI pipelines to guard budgets, trigger optimizations, and maintain performance standards across environments.

Quick Start

Run a Lighthouse audit on a URL locally and review the resulting reports to identify performance improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions about perf-lighthouse

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run Lighthouse audits locally and enforce performance budgets in CI?

Run Lighthouse audits locally via CLI or Node API to generate scores and reports, then parse outputs to enforce performance budgets within your CI pipelines for consistent web optimization.

What is the best way to parse Lighthouse report scores and timings for DevOps automation?

Parse Lighthouse outputs by extracting scores and timings from generated reports, enabling dashboards, alerts, and automated performance monitoring across different environments in DevOps workflows.

Do I need a specific Node environment to run Lighthouse CLI audits for web performance?

Yes, running Lighthouse CLI audits requires a Node environment with headless Chrome support and network access to target URLs to successfully measure web performance locally.

Can I use Lighthouse performance budgets to trigger optimizations in CI pipelines?

Yes, you can integrate Lighthouse audits into CI pipelines to guard performance budgets, trigger necessary optimizations, and maintain performance standards across your environments.

Why does local Lighthouse auditing fail without headless Chrome support?

Local Lighthouse auditing requires headless Chrome support to load and evaluate target URLs; without this browser environment, the Node API cannot generate web performance reports.

Does the perf-lighthouse skill support extracting metrics for performance monitoring dashboards?

Yes, the skill parses and interprets Lighthouse outputs including scores, timings, and budgets specifically to supply data for dashboards, alerts, and continuous performance monitoring.