swiftui-performance

Diagnose SwiftUI performance bottlenecks using Instruments 26 and WWDC 2025 patterns.

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npx skills add https://github.com/CharlesWiltgen/Axiom --skill swiftui-performance
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Skill: swiftui-performance
Source: https://github.com/CharlesWiltgen/Axiom/tree/main/.claude-plugin/plugins/axiom/skills/swiftui-performance
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CharlesWiltgen/Axiom --skill swiftui-performance

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you identify SwiftUI performance bottlenecks, understand view update frequencies, and apply WWDC 2025 patterns to optimize rendering and interaction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Instrumentation guidance: Use Instruments 26 to separate SwiftUI vs other bottlenecks.
  • Update optimization: Detect unnecessary view updates and reduce redraw costs.
  • Patterns & trade-offs: Guidance on identity debugging, breaking down complex views, and @Sendable considerations.

Quick Start

Start with a SwiftUI view that updates too often; ask for a step-by-step plan to reduce updates and improve frame timing.

Frequently Asked Questions about swiftui-performance

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I diagnose why my SwiftUI app has janky scrolling and slow animations?

SwiftUI performance bottlenecks stem from excessive view updates and complex view hierarchies. Use Instruments 26 to profile rendering costs, identify which views redraw unnecessarily, and pinpoint update frequency spikes. Trace SwiftUI-specific metrics to separate UI rendering delays from other system bottlenecks.

What's the best way to reduce unnecessary view updates in SwiftUI?

Unnecessary updates occur when view bodies re-execute without actual data changes. Apply identity debugging to stabilize view identity, break down complex views into smaller components, and use @Sendable patterns for concurrent data handling. Step-by-step optimization reduces redraw cost and improves frame timing.

Can I optimize SwiftUI performance for large data lists without rewriting my app?

Yes. Large data lists often lag due to view body complexity and identity instability. Apply pattern-based techniques: reduce body complexity, stabilize view identity, and leverage WWDC 2025 performance patterns. Instruments 26 helps isolate update frequency issues specific to list rendering.

How do I use Instruments to separate SwiftUI bottlenecks from other performance issues?

Instruments 26 profiling isolates SwiftUI rendering delays from system-level slowdowns. Profile update trace analysis to detect view re-execution patterns, measure frame timing impact, and confirm whether janky scrolling or lagging animations stem from SwiftUI rendering or external factors.

What @Sendable considerations matter for SwiftUI performance optimization?

@Sendable enforces concurrency safety in view state and reduces update overhead in concurrent rendering contexts. When optimizing performance, apply @Sendable checklist patterns to ensure thread-safe state handling and prevent update bottlenecks in modern SwiftUI apps.