heap-snapshot-analysis Skill
Analyze V8 heap snapshots to investigate memory leaks and retention issues. Use when given .heapsnapshot files, asked to compare before/after snapshots, asked to find what retains objects, or investigating why objects survive GC. Provides snapshot parsing, comparison, retainer-path helpers, and scratchpad scripts. Published by microsoft in vscode.
What is heap-snapshot-analysis Skill?
Analyze V8 heap snapshots to investigate memory leaks and retention issues. Use when given .heapsnapshot files, asked to compare before/after snapshots, asked to find what retains objects, or investigating why objects survive GC. Provides snapshot parsing, comparison, retainer-path helpers, and scratchpad scripts. Published by microsoft in vscode. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
Automated repository signals based on public metadata such as recency, license, installation evidence, and adoption. These are not a security audit or endorsement.
Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Data analysis
- Data analysis use cases
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use heap-snapshot-analysis Skill
- Use it for data analysis.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/vscode
- Skill file: .github/skills/heap-snapshot-analysis/SKILL.md
What it does
Analyze V8 heap snapshots to investigate memory leaks and retention issues. Use when given .heapsnapshot files, asked to compare before/after snapshots, asked to find what retains objects, or investigating why objects survive GC. Provides snapshot parsing, comparison, retainer-path helpers, and scratchpad scripts.
Skill instructions
Heap Snapshot Analysis Investigate memory leaks from V8 heap snapshots (.heapsnapshot files). This skill starts when snapshots already exist: either the user provided them, DevTools exported them, or another workflow produced them. Use the helpers here to compare snapshots, group object deltas, and trace retainer paths. IGNORE Prior Investigations Start every investigation fresh. Do NOT read, consult, or be influenced by prior investigations found in: - /memories/ (user, session, or repo memory) - .github/skills/heap-snapshot-analysis/scratchpad/ (previous dated subfolders and their findings.md files) - Any other notes from earlier sessions Previous findings can bias the analysis toward suspects that are no longer relevant, or cause the agent to skip steps and jump to conclusions. Let the current snapshots speak for themselves. Only reference prior work if the user explicitly asks you to. When to Use - User provides .heapsnapshot files (before/after a workflow) - User has heap snapshot
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Frequently asked questions
What is heap-snapshot-analysis?
heap-snapshot-analysis is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Analyze V8 heap snapshots to investigate memory leaks and retention issues.
Who is heap-snapshot-analysis best for?
heap-snapshot-analysis is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, data analysis workflows.
How do I install heap-snapshot-analysis?
Install or run heap-snapshot-analysis using Copy skill directory. Check heap-snapshot-analysis for the latest setup command.
Is heap-snapshot-analysis actively maintained?
heap-snapshot-analysis may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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