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review-resource-leaks

Audit codebases for GDI+, Win32, file handle, named pipe, and timer leaks.

1|Updated Jan 12, 2026
Search Tags:#performance#code audit#memory leaks#resource leaks#gdi leaks#cpu churn
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cwilliams5/Alt-Tabby --skill review-resource-leaks
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: review-resource-leaks
Source: https://github.com/cwilliams5/Alt-Tabby/tree/main/.claude/skills/review-resource-leaks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cwilliams5/Alt-Tabby --skill review-resource-leaks

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill systematically identifies and helps fix memory leaks, GDI leaks, and excessive CPU usage within the codebase, ensuring application stability and performance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Leak Auditing: Detects GDI+ object leaks, Win32 handle leaks, file handle leaks, named pipe leaks, and timer leaks.
  • CPU Churn Analysis: Identifies unnecessary polling, redundant computations, and inefficient timer usage.
  • Unbounded Growth Detection: Pinpoints data structures that grow indefinitely without pruning.
  • Use Case: A developer can use this Skill to perform a thorough audit of a new feature's codebase before release, preventing potential performance degradation or crashes due to resource mismanagement.

Quick Start

Use the review-resource-leaks skill to audit the codebase for memory leaks and CPU churn.

Frequently Asked Questions about review-resource-leaks

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I audit my codebase for Win32 handle and GDI object leaks?▼

This Skill audits resource leaks by systematically reviewing the codebase and tracing resource lifecycles to detect GDI+ object leaks, Win32 handle leaks, file handle leaks, named pipe leaks, and timer leaks, then proposes targeted fixes.

What causes excessive CPU churn from polling and how can I detect it?▼

CPU churn stems from unnecessary polling, redundant computations, and inefficient timer usage. This Skill analyzes your codebase to identify these patterns and pinpoint areas causing excessive CPU usage.

How do I find unbounded data structure growth before a production release?▼

To find unbounded data structure growth, this Skill audits the codebase to pinpoint data structures that grow indefinitely without pruning, preventing performance degradation or crashes before release.

Can this resource leak audit detect named pipe and file handle leaks?▼

Yes, the resource leak audit detects named pipe leaks and file handle leaks. It performs systematic code review and traces resource lifecycles to identify and propose fixes for these specific issues.

What is the best way to fix memory leaks and resource mismanagement in a new feature?▼

The best way to fix memory leaks is performing a thorough audit of the new feature's codebase. This Skill systematically identifies memory leaks, GDI leaks, and excessive CPU usage to ensure application stability.

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