route-demoter

Identify and demote routes breaching latency SLOs to prioritize faster paths.

Updated May 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AesopScott/mojo --skill route-demoter
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Skill: route-demoter
Source: https://github.com/AesopScott/mojo/tree/main/harnesses/skills/route-demoter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AesopScott/mojo --skill route-demoter

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses performance bottlenecks by identifying and demoting routes that breach latency Service Level Objectives (SLOs), ensuring that faster paths are prioritized.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Latency SLO Enforcement: Automatically identifies routes exceeding defined performance thresholds.
  • Performance Control: Provides a structured runbook to implement route demotion, batch-vs-realtime adjustments, and availability probing.
  • Use Case: When a specific API endpoint experiences high latency, use this Skill to demote the slow route and redirect traffic to a more performant path, maintaining system responsiveness.

Quick Start

Use the route-demoter skill to inspect the current Latency harness and propose a configuration change to demote the slow checkout route.

Frequently Asked Questions about route-demoter

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

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How do I optimize system latency when a specific API route breaches performance SLOs?

To optimize system latency, you can demote underperforming routes that breach defined performance SLOs, redirecting traffic to faster paths to maintain overall system throughput and responsiveness.

What is route demotion in application performance tuning?

Route demotion is a performance control mechanism in application performance tuning that dynamically adjusts traffic routing by deprioritizing slow infrastructure paths, ensuring faster routes are prioritized to maintain throughput.

How do I implement route demotion to redirect traffic from a slow endpoint?

You implement route demotion by inspecting the current latency harness, defining demotion rules using trace data and system logs, and proposing configuration changes to shift traffic away from the slow route.

What data do I need to identify and demote underperforming routes?

To identify and demote underperforming routes, you need access to system logs, trace data, and configuration files to define and verify the demotion rules against your defined performance SLOs.

Can I use route demotion for both batch and realtime traffic adjustments?

Yes, route demotion supports both batch-vs-realtime adjustments and availability probing, providing a structured runbook to dynamically manage traffic routing based on your specific infrastructure performance requirements.

When should I avoid dynamically adjusting traffic routing for slow paths?

You should avoid dynamically adjusting traffic routing if you lack sufficient trace data or system logs to verify the latency SLO breach, as accurate demotion rules require reliable performance monitoring inputs.