performance-profiling

Audit web performance metrics with Lighthouse CLI and generate structured JSON reports.

Updated Feb 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rahlplx/elite-astro-workforce-template --skill performance-profiling-rahlplx
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Skill: performance-profiling
Source: https://github.com/rahlplx/elite-astro-workforce-template/tree/main/.agent/skills/performance-profiling
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rahlplx/elite-astro-workforce-template --skill performance-profiling-rahlplx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires lighthouse, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps identify and fix performance bottlenecks in web applications by measuring, analyzing, and optimizing runtime metrics using Lighthouse and related profiling workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Lighthouse-based audits: Run automated performance, accessibility, best-practices, and SEO audits.
  • Profiling workflows: Establish baselines, identify bottlenecks, implement fixes, and validate improvements.
  • Use Case: Integrate into local development, CI/CD pipelines, and production monitoring to maintain fast and stable user experiences.

Quick Start

Use the lighthouse_audit.py script to run a performance audit on a URL, e.g., python scripts/lighthouse_audit.py https://example.com

Frequently Asked Questions about performance-profiling

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run a Lighthouse performance audit to measure web vitals?

Run a Lighthouse performance audit by executing the lighthouse_audit.py script against a target URL. It measures web vitals like load times and interactivity, generating a structured JSON report with scores for performance, accessibility, best-practices, and SEO.

Can I automate web performance profiling in a CI/CD pipeline?

Yes, you can automate web performance profiling in CI/CD pipelines using the lighthouse_audit.py script. It establishes performance baselines and validates improvements by outputting structured JSON scores for load times, interactivity, and visual stability.

What metrics are included in a Lighthouse audit report for web performance?

A Lighthouse audit report for web performance includes quantified scores for accessibility, best-practices, and SEO. It specifically measures runtime bottlenecks across core categories like page load times, interactivity, and visual stability.

Do I need the Lighthouse CLI installed to run performance profiling scripts?

Yes, you need the Lighthouse CLI installed to run performance profiling scripts. The Python script lighthouse_audit.py depends on Lighthouse to audit web vitals and generate structured JSON performance reports.

How do I identify and fix web performance bottlenecks using Lighthouse?

Identify and fix web performance bottlenecks by running Lighthouse audits to establish baselines. The profiling workflow helps you locate load time and interactivity issues, implement fixes, and validate improvements using structured JSON scores.

Does Lighthouse work for monitoring production web performance?

Yes, Lighthouse works for monitoring production web performance. The profiling workflow applies to production environments to measure runtime metrics, audit visual stability, and maintain fast user experiences using structured JSON reports.