swiftui-performance-audit

Diagnose SwiftUI performance issues through profiling and remediation workflows.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/oliverames/ames-claude --skill swiftui-performance-audit-oliverames
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Skill: swiftui-performance-audit
Source: https://github.com/oliverames/ames-claude/tree/main/plugins/build-ios-apps-codex/skills/swiftui-performance-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/oliverames/ames-claude --skill swiftui-performance-audit-oliverames

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

SwiftUI apps can exhibit slow updates, jank, and inefficient rendering, leading to unresponsive user experiences. This skill provides a structured workflow to diagnose performance issues from code review through runtime profiling and remediation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Intake and symptom classification to guide debugging and triage.
  • Code-first review and profiling guidance to identify root causes such as invalidation, identity churn, and layout thrash.
  • End-to-end remediation and verification to ensure measurable improvements in CPU, frame rate, and memory usage.

Quick Start

Run a targeted performance audit on your SwiftUI view or screen and follow the prompts to collect a trace, analyze hotspots, and apply recommended fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions about swiftui-performance-audit

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

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How do I fix slow SwiftUI redraws and lingering frame drops?

Fix slow SwiftUI redraws by running a performance audit that profiles your target view in Instruments, analyzes hotspots for invalidation, and applies remediations. The workflow guides you from symptom intake through code review and profiling to measurable verification.

What is the best way to profile SwiftUI performance issues?

The best way to profile SwiftUI performance issues is using the Instruments timeline to collect a trace and analyze hotspots. A structured audit guides you through this profiling process to identify root causes like identity churn and layout thrash.

Why does my SwiftUI view update so slowly when rendering?

Your SwiftUI view updates slowly when heavy work remains inside the body closure, causing inefficient rendering. An audit diagnoses this by moving heavy computations into cached or precomputed paths to resolve the slow updates and jank.

How do I troubleshoot SwiftUI layout thrash and view invalidation?

Troubleshoot SwiftUI layout thrash and view invalidation by classifying symptoms during intake, reviewing code for identity churn, and profiling the timeline. This structured debugging workflow isolates the root causes of unresponsive user experiences.

Can I use this workflow to diagnose unresponsive SwiftUI user experiences?

Yes, you can diagnose unresponsive SwiftUI user experiences by applying this end-to-end audit workflow. It requires a target view and access to Instruments timeline profiling to identify inefficient rendering and guide remediation for measurable improvements.

How do I verify SwiftUI performance fixes after applying remediations?

Verify SwiftUI performance fixes by measuring improvements in CPU usage, frame rate, and memory usage after remediation. The audit workflow includes an end-to-end verification step to ensure the applied fixes resolve the original frame drops.