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pyroscope

Instrument Go, Java, Python, Ruby, Node.js, .NET, and Rust apps to collect performance profiles.

5|Updated Apr 29, 2023
Search Tags:#performance#profiling#instrumentation#pyroscope#alloy#flame-graphs#trace-profiling
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npx skills add https://github.com/n4vysh/dotfiles --skill pyroscope-n4vysh
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pyroscope
Source: https://github.com/n4vysh/dotfiles/tree/main/home/dot_agents/skills/pyroscope
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/n4vysh/dotfiles --skill pyroscope-n4vysh

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Instrument applications to collect performance profiles for optimization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Instrument Go, Java, Python, Ruby, Node.js, .NET, and Rust apps via SDKs or Alloy (eBPF) for flame graphs and trace profiling
  • Query profiles with ProfileQL, visualize flame graphs, and optimize server configuration
  • Deploy Pyroscope server to centralize profiling data across services

Quick Start

Install Pyroscope SDK in your application and configure it to report profiles to your Pyroscope server.

Frequently Asked Questions about pyroscope

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

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How do I collect continuous profiling data from my applications?▼

You can collect continuous profiling data by instrumenting applications with Pyroscope SDKs or using Alloy with eBPF, then sending the profiles to a Pyroscope server for centralized querying and visualization.

What languages are supported for instrumenting trace profiling and flame graphs?▼

Trace profiling and flame graph collection support Go, Java, Python, Ruby, Node.js, .NET, and Rust applications through dedicated SDKs or via Alloy using eBPF instrumentation.

Do I need a Pyroscope server to visualize flame graphs and query profiles?▼

Yes, a deployed Pyroscope server is required to centralize profiling data, query profiles using ProfileQL, and visualize the resulting flame graphs for performance optimization.

How does eBPF instrumentation work for continuous profiling?▼

eBPF instrumentation via Alloy collects performance profiles directly from the kernel without requiring application-level SDK modifications, enabling broader trace profiling across supported services.

What is the best way to optimize server configuration using performance profiles?▼

You can optimize server configuration by querying collected profiles with ProfileQL, analyzing the resulting flame graphs to identify bottlenecks, and adjusting resource allocation accordingly.

Can I use SDKs instead of Alloy to instrument my Node.js application for profiling?▼

Yes, you can install the Pyroscope SDK directly in your Node.js application and configure it to report continuous performance profiles to your Pyroscope server without needing Alloy.

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