perf-theory-gatherer

Use when generating performance hypotheses backed by git history and code evidence.

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Best use case

perf-theory-gatherer is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Use when generating performance hypotheses backed by git history and code evidence.

Teams using perf-theory-gatherer should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/perf-theory-gatherer/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/christophacham/agent-skills-library/main/skills/git/perf-theory-gatherer/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/perf-theory-gatherer/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How perf-theory-gatherer Compares

Feature / Agentperf-theory-gathererStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Use when generating performance hypotheses backed by git history and code evidence.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# perf-theory-gatherer

Generate performance hypotheses for a specific scenario.

Follow `docs/perf-requirements.md` as the canonical contract.

## Required Steps

1. Review recent git history (scope to relevant paths when possible).
2. Identify code paths involved in the scenario (repo-map or grep).
3. Produce up to 5 hypotheses with evidence + confidence.

## Output Format

```
hypotheses:
  - id: H1
    hypothesis: <short description>
    evidence: <file/path or git change>
    confidence: low|medium|high
  - id: H2
    ...
```

## Constraints

- MUST check git history before hypothesizing.
- No optimization suggestions; only hypotheses.
- Keep to 5 hypotheses maximum.

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