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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/wordpress/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

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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

Third-party checks

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  • Gen Agent Trust Hub16d

    This skill provides specialized tools and procedures for WordPress performance profiling and optimization, primarily using WP-CLI.

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    Risk: LOW · No issues

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    Score: 93/100 · 2 sections analyzed

Provenance

Signed by skilld at 20324d2. This ties the file your Agent reads to that commit on GitHub. It does not review the instructions.

Last checked against GitHub 2 days ago.

Activeupdated 3 months ago

Capability

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Targets WordPress 7.0+ (PHP 7.4.0+). Backend-only agent; prefers WP-CLI (doctor/profile) when available.

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What it does

Diagnoses and optimizes WordPress backend performance using WP-CLI profiling, Query Monitor headless API, and targeted fixes for database queries, autoloaded options, object caching, cron tasks, and remote HTTP calls. Requires backend-only access (no browser UI) and targets WordPress 6.9+ with PHP 7.2.24+.

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Frequently asked

Does this skill work with frontend performance issues like Core Web Vitals?
No. This is a backend-only skill for server-side profiling and optimization. It targets TTFB, database queries, autoloaded options, and cron — not frontend rendering or asset delivery.
What WordPress versions does this support?
WordPress 6.9+ with PHP 7.2.24+. The skill is aware of WordPress 6.9 CSS loading improvements but does not support earlier versions.
Do I need WP-CLI installed to use this skill?
WP-CLI is preferred and enables the fastest diagnostics (wp doctor, wp profile), but the skill can work without it using HTTP requests and log inspection.
Can this skill modify the site or install plugins?
Only with explicit approval in the environment/safety input. The skill defaults to read-only operations and will not make writes without confirmation.
Does this work on multisite installs?
Yes. The skill accepts `--url` targeting to profile specific sites within a multisite network.

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