swiftui-performance-audit

Audit SwiftUI performance issues using Instruments templates and remediation workflows.

3|1|Updated Jan 14, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/heyAyushh/stacc --skill swiftui-performance-audit-heyayushh
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Skill: swiftui-performance-audit
Source: https://github.com/heyAyushh/stacc/tree/main/configs/stacks/ios/swiftui-performance-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/heyAyushh/stacc --skill swiftui-performance-audit-heyayushh

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Audit and diagnose SwiftUI performance issues in apps by guiding end-to-end analysis from instrumentation to remediation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Performance profiling with Instruments templates to identify long updates, update fan-out, and layout churn.
  • Guided remediation workflow to move heavy work out of body, stabilize list identities, and optimize view hierarchies.
  • Use Case: When a SwiftUI app experiences jank or hitches, run a structured audit to produce concrete fixes and a re-profile plan.

Quick Start

Run the SwiftUI performance audit workflow in your project, start a Release-profile using Instruments, and collect traces showing SwiftUI Update groups and Long View Body Updates; apply the recommended fixes and re-profile to verify improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions about swiftui-performance-audit

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix SwiftUI performance issues like slow frames and layout thrash?

Fix SwiftUI performance issues by running a structured audit that profiles updates with Instruments, identifies culprits in view bodies, stabilizes list identities, and moves heavy computation out of body to eliminate jank.

What's the best way to profile SwiftUI view body updates in Instruments?

Profile SwiftUI view body updates by starting a Release-profile trace in Instruments and collecting data using templates that highlight SwiftUI Update groups and Long View Body Updates to measure slow frames and update fan-out.

Why does my SwiftUI list scroll slowly and how can I audit it?

Audit a slow SwiftUI list by profiling the app to detect update fan-out and layout churn, then stabilize view identities within the list hierarchy and remove heavy work from the body to resolve scrolling hitches.

Can I use this SwiftUI performance audit for code reviews without running Instruments?

Yes, you can use the SwiftUI performance audit workflow during code reviews to identify potential culprits in view bodies and evaluate list identity stability before validating concrete fixes with Instruments profiling.

What are common limitations when optimizing SwiftUI update fan-out?

Optimizing SwiftUI update fan-out is limited by complex view hierarchies causing layout churn; moving heavy work out of the body and stabilizing identities helps, but you must re-profile with Instruments to verify improvements.