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Python Performance Optimization

Comprehensive guide to profiling, analyzing, and optimizing Python code for better performance, including CPU profiling, memory optimization, and implementation best practices.

Use this skill when

  • Identifying performance bottlenecks in Python applications
  • Reducing application latency and response times
  • Optimizing CPU-intensive operations
  • Reducing memory consumption and memory leaks
  • Improving database query performance
  • Optimizing I/O operations
  • Speeding up data processing pipelines
  • Implementing high-performance algorithms
  • Profiling production applications

Do not use this skill when

  • The task is unrelated to python performance optimization
  • You need a different domain or tool outside this scope

Instructions

  • Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
  • Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
  • Provide actionable steps and verification.
  • If detailed examples are required, open resources/implementation-playbook.md.

Resources

  • resources/implementation-playbook.md for detailed patterns and examples.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is python-performance-optimization?

python-performance-optimization is an expert AI persona designed to improve your coding workflow. Profile and optimize Python code using cProfile, memory profilers, and performance best practices. Use when debugging slow Python code, optimizing bottlenecks, or improving application performance. It provides senior-level context directly within your IDE.

How do I install the python-performance-optimization skill in Cursor or Windsurf?

To install the python-performance-optimization skill, download the package, extract the files to your project's .cursor/skills directory, and type @python-performance-optimization in your editor chat to activate the expert instructions.

Is python-performance-optimization free to download?

Yes, the python-performance-optimization AI persona is completely free to download and integrate into compatible Agentic IDEs like Cursor, Windsurf, Github Copilot, and Anthropic MCP servers.

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python-performance-optimization

Profile and optimize Python code using cProfile, memory profilers, and performance best practices. Use when debugging slow Python code, optimizing bottlenecks, or improving application performance.

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Platform

IDE Native

Price

Free Download

Setup Instructions

Cursor & Windsurf

  1. Download the zip file above.
  2. Extract to .cursor/skills
  3. Type @python-performance-optimization in editor chat.

Copilot & ChatGPT

Copy the instructions from the panel on the left and paste them into your custom instructions setting.

"Adding this python-performance-optimization persona to my Cursor workspace completely changed the quality of code my AI generates. Saves me hours every week."

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