What common WordPress mistakes does this skill detect?

It helps identify critical anti-patterns such as using 'posts_per_page => -1', running expensive code on the 'init' hook, and performing database writes on frontend page loads.

How does this skill help improve WordPress speed?

It provides Claude with specific patterns for identifying slow database queries, optimizing WP_Query arguments, and implementing efficient caching layers like Redis or Transients to reduce server processing time.

Does it provide guidance for specific WordPress hosts?

Yes, it includes platform-specific best practices for high-performance environments like WordPress VIP, WP Engine, and Pantheon.

Can it help diagnose slow plugins?

Yes, it includes guidance on using WP-CLI profiling and Query Monitor to identify which hooks and functions are consuming the most resources or triggering duplicate queries.

WordPress Performance Optimizer

Name: WordPress Performance Optimizer
Author: peixotorms

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Optimizes WordPress performance by auditing database queries, caching strategies, and backend asset loading patterns.

This skill provides Claude with deep domain expertise for optimizing WordPress ecosystems, ranging from database-level query tuning to frontend asset delivery. It covers advanced WP_Query optimization, object caching with Redis or Memcached, transient implementation, and identification of common performance anti-patterns like N+1 queries. Whether you are debugging a slow TTFB, preparing for a high-traffic launch, or profiling backend hooks with WP-CLI, this skill provides the patterns and checklists necessary to build scalable WordPress applications.

Key Features

01Detection of performance anti-patterns like expensive hooks and global asset loading

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03Caching layer architecture patterns for Redis, Memcached, and Transients

04Platform-specific guidance for VIP, WP Engine, and Pantheon environments

05Comprehensive WP_Query and database optimization checklists

06WP-CLI profiling commands for measuring hook execution and autoloaded options

Use Cases

01Auditing WordPress codebases for scalability before high-traffic events

02Refactoring legacy WP_Query implementations to reduce server load and memory usage

03Debugging slow page loads and database bottlenecks in custom themes or plugins

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add peixotorms/odinlayer-skills wp-performance

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