xcode-build-benchmark

Benchmark Xcode builds across clean, cached-clean, incremental, and zero-change runs.

103|6|Updated Aug 2, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/n0an/VivaDicta --skill xcode-build-benchmark
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: xcode-build-benchmark
Source: https://github.com/n0an/VivaDicta/tree/main/.agents/skills/xcode-build-benchmark
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/n0an/VivaDicta --skill xcode-build-benchmark

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Benchmarking Xcode builds is often ad-hoc and inconsistent. This skill provides a repeatable baseline by executing clean, cached-clean, incremental, and zero-change builds and recording timestamped artifacts for reliable comparisons.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Measures both clean and incremental builds with configurable repetition to surface baseline performance.
  • Writes results to .build-benchmark/ artifacts including per-run timing and a timing-summary.
  • Detects and leverages compilation caching when available to reflect realistic developer workflows.
  • Supports CI or local experiments to compare before/after changes in build performance.

Quick Start

Run the benchmark script against your Xcode project to generate the .build-benchmark artifact.

Frequently Asked Questions about xcode-build-benchmark

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

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How do I benchmark Xcode build performance for clean and incremental runs?

Benchmark Xcode builds by executing clean, cached-clean, incremental, and zero-change runs with configurable repetition. The script records per-run timing summaries and writes timestamped artifacts to a .build-benchmark directory for reliable comparisons.

What is the best way to measure Xcode build timing before and after code changes?

Measure Xcode build timing before and after changes by running a shared Python script that detects compilation caching and records environment details. It produces a timing-summary to objectively compare build performance across changes or environments.

Can I use this Xcode build timing tool in CI pipelines?

Yes, you can use this Xcode build timing tool in CI pipelines. It is designed for developers, CI pipelines, and tech leads who need objective build-performance comparisons, writing reproducible artifacts that integrate into automated environments.

Does the benchmark support incremental and zero-change builds to reflect realistic developer workflows?

Yes, the benchmark supports incremental and zero-change builds. It detects and leverages compilation caching when available to ensure the measured Xcode build performance accurately reflects realistic developer workflows.

Where are Xcode build benchmark results stored for reproducibility?

Xcode build benchmark results are stored as timestamped artifacts in a .build-benchmark directory. This directory includes per-run timing summaries and documents environment details to ensure reliable performance comparisons across changes or environments.