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Use when investigating or improving WordPress performance (backend-only agent): profiling and measurement (WP-CLI profile/doctor, Server-Timing, Query Monitor via REST headers), database/query optimization, autoloaded options, object caching, cron, HTTP API calls, and safe verification.

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Use this Skill: https://skilld.dev/gh/automattic/agent-skills/wp-performance

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Autoloaded options

Autoloaded options are loaded on every request, so large autoload payloads can hurt performance site-wide.

Quick checks

  • Total autoload bytes:
    • wp option list --autoload=on --format=total_bytes
  • Find biggest autoloaded options:
    • wp option list --autoload=on --fields=option_name,size_bytes | sort -n -k 2 | tail

Docs:

Fix patterns

  • Stop autoloading large blobs:
    • store large data in non-autoload options (autoload=off)
    • move large computed data to transients/object cache
  • Remove stale options left behind by removed plugins/themes (careful: confirm usage before deleting).

Source: SKILL.md on GitHub

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    The skill provides a specialized set of tools for auditing and improving WordPress backend performance. It utilizes a custom Node.js inspection script and standardized WP-CLI commands to profile database queries, cron jobs, and autoloaded options. The skill follows security best practices for environment interaction and documentation.

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    Risk: LOW · No issues

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Provenance

Signed by skilld at bfadcb7. This ties the file your Agent reads to that commit on GitHub. It does not review the instructions.

Last checked against GitHub 5 months ago.

Dormantupdated 9 months ago

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Targets WordPress 6.9+ (PHP 7.2.24+). Backend-only agent; prefers WP-CLI (doctor/profile) when available.

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What it does

Diagnoses and optimizes WordPress backend performance via WP-CLI profiling, Query Monitor headless API, and targeted fixes for database queries, autoloaded options, object caching, cron tasks, and HTTP calls. Targets WordPress 6.9+ on backend-only agents without browser access.

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Frequently asked

Does this skill work with frontend performance (Core Web Vitals, CSS/JS optimization)?
No. This skill is backend-only and focuses on server-side bottlenecks like database queries, autoloaded options, object caching, and cron tasks. It does not handle frontend assets, rendering, or browser-based metrics.
What WordPress versions and PHP does this support?
WordPress 6.9+ with PHP 7.2.24+. The skill prefers WP-CLI (doctor/profile) when available.
Can I use this skill in production?
Only with explicit approval and caution. The skill avoids risky operations by default (plugin installs, SAVEQUERIES, cache flushes), but you must confirm environment restrictions (dev/staging/prod, write permissions) before running diagnostics.
What tools does this skill use to profile WordPress?
Primarily WP-CLI commands (wp doctor, wp profile), Query Monitor via REST headers, and server-side measurement with curl and HTTP response headers. It does not require a browser.
Does this skill handle multisite setups?
Yes. The skill supports multisite targeting via the --url parameter when running WP-CLI commands.

Generated from the current SKILL.md. These answers refresh after source changes.