tda-resource-preflight

Benchmark resource requirements and select execution strategies for stochastic computations.

1|Updated Dec 13, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stephendor/TDL --skill tda-resource-preflight
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Skill: tda-resource-preflight
Source: https://github.com/stephendor/TDL/tree/main/.agents/skills/tda-resource-preflight
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stephendor/TDL --skill tda-resource-preflight

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps prevent over-provisioning and under-provisioning of resources for long-running, stochastic computations, by providing a pre-flight check for resource needs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Resource Benchmarking: Provides benchmarks for the real statistic before execution to estimate wall time.
  • Constraint Analysis: Applies known repository constraints like memory and GIL considerations.
  • Strategy Selection: Offers guidance on the best strategy for execution (e.g., serial, joblib-loky, multiprocessing).
  • Pre-flight Record: Generates a pre-flight record with all necessary information for a defensible launch.

Quick Start

Run the tda-resource-preflight skill with the command 'tda-resource-preflight my_script.py'.

Frequently Asked Questions about tda-resource-preflight

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

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How do I estimate resource requirements for long-running stochastic computations before execution?

A pre-flight check evaluates resource requirements for stochastic computations by benchmarking wall time, analyzing constraints like memory and GIL, and recommending an execution strategy to prevent over-provisioning or under-provisioning.

What is resource benchmarking for stochastic computations and when do I need it?

Resource benchmarking for stochastic computations estimates wall time by measuring the real statistic before execution. You need it when preparing long-running tasks to ensure resource requirements are met and launches are defensible.

How do I choose between serial, joblib-loky, and multiprocessing strategies for resource-intensive tasks?

Pre-flight strategy selection evaluates your computation's resource constraints, including GIL considerations and memory limits, to recommend serial, joblib-loky, or multiprocessing execution for optimal resource utilization.

Do I need Python to run pre-flight resource checks for long-running computations?

Yes, Python is required for execution and analysis when running pre-flight resource checks. The skill evaluates resource requirements and generates a pre-flight record using Python-based benchmarking and constraint analysis.

Why does my long-running computation over-provision or under-provision resources?

Over-provisioning and under-provisioning occur when resource requirements aren't evaluated before execution. A pre-flight check applies known repository constraints and benchmarks to match resource allocation with actual stochastic computation needs.

What's the best way to prevent resource bottlenecks in stochastic computation launches?

The best way to prevent resource bottlenecks is generating a pre-flight record that benchmarks resource needs, analyzes constraints like memory and GIL, and selects an execution strategy, ensuring a defensible launch for resource-intensive tasks.