Passed 20 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 8 of 22 without it.
Without skill36%
With skill91%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
The response specifies cache invalidation rules.
The response states the limitations of the proxy.
The response uses the output shape block key baseline:
and 11 more in the full report
12 fixed8 passed either way2 still failing0 broke
Pass-rate lift
+55 pp
Tokens
-18%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-24%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/27/2026v120 of 22 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 12 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 12
Prompt
Our order search endpoint `/api/v2/orders/search` is slowing down significantly during peak traffic hours. I need a structured performance capacity plan for this API before we start writing any fix code. Please lay out the specific operation, document the current baseline metrics, set clear budget targets, formulate a bottleneck hypothesis, and provide a measurement plan. Additionally, list candidate optimization options, capacity estimates under higher load, a regression gate to catch future performance drops, and command-line verification instructions.
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
The response uses the output shape block key operation:
Missed
Passed
The response uses the output shape block key target_budget:
Missed
Passed
The response uses the output shape block key regression_gate:
Missed
Passed
case-01 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/27/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md52 linessingle file
Performance Capacity
Purpose
Use this skill to make performance measurable before optimizing. It turns vague "make it faster" work into budgets, probes, bottleneck hypotheses, and regression gates.
Baseline First
Before changing code, capture:
User-facing operation or background job under test.
Product discovery and market research expert. Use when validating product ideas, conducting market research, user interviews, competitive analysis, or opportunity assessment. Covers JTBD, Kano model, and Value Proposition Canvas.