x-profile-performance

Automate CPU, memory, and I/O profiling to generate flamegraphs or reports.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/edercnj/ia-dev-environment --skill x-profile-performance
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Skill: x-profile-performance
Source: https://github.com/edercnj/ia-dev-environment/tree/main/src/main/resources/claude/skills/x-profile-performance
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/edercnj/ia-dev-environment --skill x-profile-performance

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Profiling and optimizing application performance can be time-consuming; this skill automates end-to-end profiling to reveal hotspots across CPU, memory, and I/O so engineers can focus on fixes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detects language/runtime from the project and selects the appropriate profiler (e.g., JFR, pprof, py-spy) and configures a profiling session.
  • Runs profiling for a configurable duration and outputs a flamegraph (SVG/HTML) or a structured report to guide optimization.
  • Identifies hot spots and generates actionable recommendations linked to the performance-engineering knowledge pack for cross-stack improvements.

Quick Start

Run the profiling workflow against your project to automatically detect its tech stack, start a profiling session, and produce a flamegraph or report.

Frequently Asked Questions about x-profile-performance

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

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How do I automate performance profiling to find CPU and memory bottlenecks?

Automated performance profiling detects your project's runtime, selects the appropriate profiler, and runs a session to identify CPU, memory, and I/O bottlenecks. It outputs a flamegraph or structured report to guide your optimization efforts.

Can I generate a flamegraph for Python or Go applications?

Yes, you can generate a flamegraph for Python or Go applications. The profiling workflow detects the language runtime and automatically selects the appropriate profiler, such as py-spy for Python or pprof for Go, to produce the output.

What's the best way to profile a Java application in production?

The best way to profile a Java application in production is using an automated workflow that detects the Java runtime and configures a Java Flight Recorder (JFR) profiling session to generate a flamegraph or structured report for locating hotspots.

Does automated profiling work with Node.js and Rust projects?

Yes, automated profiling works with Node.js and Rust projects. The workflow automatically detects the tech stack, selects the appropriate profiler, and configures the session to identify I/O, memory, and CPU hotspots across these environments.

How do I get actionable recommendations after locating performance hotspots?

After locating performance hotspots, the profiling workflow generates actionable recommendations linked to a performance-engineering knowledge pack. This provides cross-stack improvement guidance directly alongside the generated flamegraphs and reports.

Do I need to manually configure profiler settings for different runtimes?

No, you do not need to manually configure profiler settings. The workflow implements language and runtime detection, automatically selects the correct profiler for your stack, and configures the profiling session duration and output format.