swiftui-debugging

Diagnose SwiftUI performance issues like unnecessary view re-renders and slow body evaluations.

603|51|Updated Oct 29, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill swiftui-debugging-rshankras
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Skill: swiftui-debugging
Source: https://github.com/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills/tree/main/skills/performance/swiftui-debugging
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill swiftui-debugging-rshankras

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in your SwiftUI applications, ensuring smooth and responsive user interfaces.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identify Unnecessary Re-renders: Pinpoint views that are updating more often than they should.
  • Optimize View Identity: Understand and fix issues related to view identity that cause state loss or performance degradation.
  • Improve Scrolling Performance: Diagnose and resolve jankiness in lists and grids.
  • Use Case: Your SwiftUI app's list is scrolling slowly, and you suspect views are re-rendering too often. This Skill guides you through using Self._printChanges() and Instruments to find the culprit.

Quick Start

Use the swiftui-debugging skill to diagnose why my SwiftUI list is scrolling slowly.

Frequently Asked Questions about swiftui-debugging

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix slow scrolling in SwiftUI lists and grids?

Fix slow SwiftUI scrolling by diagnosing unnecessary view re-renders and slow body evaluations using Self._printChanges() and Instruments to pinpoint the culprit views updating too often.

Why does my SwiftUI view re-render when its state hasn't changed?

SwiftUI view re-renders often happen due to view identity problems, AnyView misuse, or object allocation inside the body. Diagnose the exact trigger using Self._printChanges() to inspect what changed.

What is the best way to debug SwiftUI view identity and state loss issues?

Debugging SwiftUI view identity issues involves identifying inefficient conditional rendering and AnyView misuse that cause state loss. Optimize view identity to prevent performance degradation and unwanted state resets.

Does using AnyView in SwiftUI cause performance bottlenecks?

Yes, AnyView misuse in SwiftUI causes performance bottlenecks by erasing view types and preventing efficient diffing. Replacing AnyView with concrete types resolves unnecessary view re-renders and improves responsiveness.

How do I use Instruments to optimize SwiftUI performance?

Use Instruments to profile SwiftUI performance by tracking slow body evaluations and object allocation within the view body. This identifies the exact views causing jankiness and unnecessary re-renders.

When should I worry about object allocation inside a SwiftUI body?

You should worry about object allocation inside a SwiftUI body when experiencing jankiness or slow scrolling. Allocating objects during body evaluation triggers expensive re-renders and degrades overall performance.