Agent skill

Interval Profiling Performance Analyzer

by ArabelaTso in ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE

Profile programs at the function/method level to identify performance hotspots, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities.

Apache-2.0Auto-check: notesDevelopment

Install Interval Profiling Performance Analyzer

skills CLI
$ npx skills add ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE --skill interval-profiling-performance-analyzer -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE interval-profiling-performance-analyzer --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/interval-profiling-performance-analyzer .claude/skills/interval-profiling-performance-analyzer && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

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Facts

Skill name
interval-profiling-performance-analyzer
GitHub stars
253
Token cost
~1.7k tokens
SKILL.md length
653 words
Files
8 (incl. scripts, references)
Skills in repo
150
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
Apache-2.0

At a glance

Profile programs at the function/method level to identify performance hotspots, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities.

  • Works in 6 steps: Understand Requirements → Select Profiling Tool → Run Profiling → …
  • Analyze program performance
  • SKILL.md covers Workflow, Common Patterns, Important Notes and Troubleshooting, plus 1 more section
  • Runs Python scripts from its folder; calls python and apt-get

What it does

Interval Profiling Performance Analyzer is an agent skill from ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE. Profile programs at the function/method level to identify performance hotspots, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities. Records execution time, memory usage, and call frequency for each interval. Generates actionable recommendations and visualizations. Use when users need to (1) analyze program performance, (2) identify slow functions or bottlenecks, (3) optimize execution time or memory usage, (4) profile Python, Java, or C/C++ programs with test cases or workload scenarios, or (5) generate performance…

Its SKILL.md is about 1.7k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 9 other files, including scripts and reference files (for example `references/optimization-patterns.md`, `references/profiling-tools.md` and `scripts/generate_visualization.py`).

It sits in Development, covering Performance optimization and Test generation. It works with Java, C++ and Python. The repository describes itself as: A curated list of 180+ useful Claude Skills for Software Engineering and resources for customizing AI for SE workflows. The licence is Apache-2.0.

When your agent uses it

  • Analyze program performance
  • Identify slow functions
  • Optimize execution time
  • C/C++ programs with test cases

Example prompts

  • “/interval-profiling-performance-analyzer”

Requirements

  • Python 3

Workflow steps

6 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Understand Requirements
  2. Select Profiling Tool
  3. Run Profiling
  4. Generate Visualizations
  5. Analyze Results
  6. Provide Recommendations

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 4f38503. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    Ships 4 files in scripts/ (Python), which the agent can run.

    Shell commands in SKILL.md call:

    • python
    • apt-get

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Interval Profiling Performance Analyzer loads about 1.7k tokens when it runs, and up to ~4.8k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 150 tokens; SKILL.md has 653 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~150
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.7k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~4.8k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check: notes

The automated check noted patterns worth knowing about, such as sudo or a known installer.

  • NoteRuns commands with sudoSKILL.md:176
    sudo apt-get install linux-tools-generic

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); the scripts in this folder are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE at commit 4f38503, republished under its Apache-2.0 licence (© ArabelaTso). 653 words, ~1,682 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/interval-profiling-performance-analyzer/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 7 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
interval-profiling-performance-analyzer
description
Profile programs at the function/method level to identify performance hotspots, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities. Records execution time, memory usage, and call frequency for each interval. Generates actionable recommendations and visualizations. Use when users need to (1) analyze program performance, (2) identify slow functions or bottlenecks, (3) optimize execution time or memory usage, (4) profile Python, Java, or C/C++ programs with test cases or workload scenarios, or (5) generate performance reports with flame graphs and recommendations.

Interval Profiling & Performance Analyzer

Profile programs to identify performance bottlenecks and generate optimization recommendations with visualizations.

Workflow

1. Understand Requirements

Clarify the profiling task:

  • Target program: Which file/executable to profile?
  • Language: Python, Java, or C/C++?
  • Test scenarios: What workload or test cases to run?
  • Focus area: CPU time, memory usage, or both?
2. Select Profiling Tool

Choose based on language and environment:

Python:

  • Use scripts/profile_python.py (cProfile + tracemalloc)
  • Captures function-level timing and memory usage
  • No code modification required

Java:

  • Use scripts/profile_java.py (Java Flight Recorder)
  • Requires JDK 11+ with JFR support
  • Low overhead, production-safe

C/C++:

  • Use scripts/profile_cpp.py (perf or gprof)
  • perf: Linux only, no recompilation needed
  • gprof: Cross-platform, requires -pg compilation flag

For detailed tool information, see references/profiling-tools.md.

3. Run Profiling

Execute the appropriate profiling script:

Python example:

bash
python scripts/profile_python.py target_script.py

Java example:

bash
python scripts/profile_java.py MainClass ./bin 30
# Arguments: MainClass, classpath, duration_seconds

C/C++ example:

bash
python scripts/profile_cpp.py ./program --tool perf
# Or use gprof (requires compilation with -pg):
python scripts/profile_cpp.py ./program --tool gprof

All scripts generate profile_results.json containing:

  • intervals: All profiled functions with metrics
  • hotspots: Functions exceeding 5% of execution time
  • recommendations: Actionable optimization suggestions
  • summary: Overall statistics
4. Generate Visualizations

Create interactive HTML report and flame graph data:

bash
python scripts/generate_visualization.py profile_results.json profile_report.html

Outputs:

  • profile_report.html: Interactive report with charts and recommendations
  • flamegraph.txt: Data for flame graph generation (use flamegraph.pl if available)
5. Analyze Results

Review the generated report:

Hotspots section: Functions consuming the most time

  • Focus optimization efforts here (80/20 rule)
  • Look for high call counts or slow per-call times

Recommendations section: Specific suggestions for each hotspot

  • Language-specific patterns (e.g., use StringBuilder in Java)
  • Algorithm improvements (e.g., reduce call frequency)
  • Data structure optimizations

Memory usage: Identify memory-intensive operations

  • Large allocations or many small objects
  • Potential memory leaks
6. Provide Recommendations

Summarize findings for the user:

  1. Top 3-5 hotspots with their impact (% of total time)
  2. Specific optimization suggestions from the recommendations
  3. Quick wins: Easy changes with high impact
  4. Deeper optimizations: Algorithm or architecture changes

Reference references/optimization-patterns.md for detailed optimization techniques.

Common Patterns

Pattern 1: Quick Performance Check

User wants to know "why is my program slow?"

  1. Run profiling script on the program
  2. Generate HTML report
  3. Identify top 3 hotspots
  4. Provide specific recommendations for each
Pattern 2: Before/After Comparison

User wants to verify optimization effectiveness.

  1. Profile original version → save as before.json
  2. User applies optimizations
  3. Profile optimized version → save as after.json
  4. Compare hotspots and total execution time
  5. Quantify improvement
Pattern 3: Memory Leak Investigation

User suspects memory issues.

  1. Run Python profiling (includes memory tracking)
  2. Review memory_usage section in results
  3. Identify functions with high memory allocation
  4. Suggest using generators, object pooling, or cleanup
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Pattern 4: Multi-Scenario Profiling

User wants to profile different workloads.

  1. Create test scripts for each scenario
  2. Profile each scenario separately
  3. Compare hotspots across scenarios
  4. Identify common bottlenecks vs scenario-specific issues

Important Notes

Python Profiling
  • Profiling adds ~10-30% overhead
  • Memory tracking (tracemalloc) adds additional overhead
  • Results are deterministic (not sampling-based)
Java Profiling
  • Requires JDK 11+ for JFR
  • JFR has <1% overhead, safe for production
  • May need to adjust duration for long-running programs
  • Alternative: Use VisualVM for GUI-based profiling
C/C++ Profiling
  • perf: Linux only, requires debug symbols for readable output
    • Compile with -g flag for function names
    • May need sudo for system-wide profiling
  • gprof: Requires recompilation with -pg flag
    • Not suitable for multithreaded programs
    • Higher overhead than perf
Optimization Guidelines
  • Profile first, optimize second: Don't guess where the bottleneck is
  • Focus on hotspots: Optimizing cold code wastes time
  • Measure impact: Verify optimizations actually help
  • Consider readability: Don't sacrifice maintainability for minor gains
  • Algorithm > micro-optimizations: O(n²) → O(n log n) beats loop tweaks

Troubleshooting

"perf not found" (C/C++):

bash
sudo apt-get install linux-tools-generic

"JFR file not created" (Java):

  • Ensure JDK 11+ is installed
  • Check program actually runs and completes
  • Try increasing duration parameter

"No profiling data" (any language):

  • Verify program actually executes (doesn't exit immediately)
  • Check for errors in program output
  • Ensure test scenarios exercise the code

"Flame graph not generating":

  • Install flamegraph.pl from github.com/brendangregg/FlameGraph
  • Or use the HTML report which includes bar charts

Resources

© ArabelaTso, Apache-2.0. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

SKILL.md and 7 other files (scripts, references) in skills/interval-profiling-performance-analyzer of ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE.

  • SKILL.md
  • USAGE.txt
  • references/optimization-patterns.md
  • references/profiling-tools.md
  • scripts/generate_visualization.py
  • scripts/profile_cpp.py
  • scripts/profile_java.py
  • scripts/profile_python.py

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 4f38503

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Questions about Interval Profiling Performance Analyzer

What does Interval Profiling Performance Analyzer do?

Profile programs at the function/method level to identify performance hotspots, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities. Interval Profiling Performance Analyzer is an agent skill from ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE. Profile programs at the function/method level to identify performance hotspots, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities.

When should I use Interval Profiling Performance Analyzer?

Interval Profiling Performance Analyzer fits situations like: analyze program performance; identify slow functions; optimize execution time; C/C++ programs with test cases.

How do I install Interval Profiling Performance Analyzer in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE --skill interval-profiling-performance-analyzer -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/interval-profiling-performance-analyzer in ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE) into .claude/skills/interval-profiling-performance-analyzer in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Interval Profiling Performance Analyzer in Codex?

Run `npx skills add ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE --skill interval-profiling-performance-analyzer -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/interval-profiling-performance-analyzer in ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE) into .agents/skills/interval-profiling-performance-analyzer in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Interval Profiling Performance Analyzer in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE --skill interval-profiling-performance-analyzer -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/interval-profiling-performance-analyzer, .gemini/skills/interval-profiling-performance-analyzer, .github/skills/interval-profiling-performance-analyzer and .opencode/skills/interval-profiling-performance-analyzer in your project.

What does Interval Profiling Performance Analyzer need to run?

Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Interval Profiling Performance Analyzer needs Python for the scripts in its folder and the command-line tools its instructions call (python and apt-get). Our summary lists: Python 3.

Does Interval Profiling Performance Analyzer access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Interval Profiling Performance Analyzer safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found notes only (runs commands with sudo), nothing it rates as a warning. It is not a guarantee. The check reads SKILL.md only: the scripts in the folder are not scanned, so read them before running anything.

What licence does Interval Profiling Performance Analyzer use?

Interval Profiling Performance Analyzer is published under the Apache-2.0 licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Interval Profiling Performance Analyzer use?

About 1.7k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 6.7k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 3.1k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

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Who maintains Interval Profiling Performance Analyzer?

ArabelaTso (a GitHub user) maintains it in ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE, which has 253 GitHub stars. The repository holds 150 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on August 21, 2026.

Source: ArabelaTso/Skills-4-SE on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.