Autonomous performance analysis agent that optimizes Nuxt 4 applications through 6-phase analysis (bundle, components, data fetching, rendering, assets, report). Use when optimizing Core Web Vitals, reducing bundle size, improving load times, or analyzing performance bottlenecks.
Analyzes Nuxt 4 applications through 6-phase performance audit, providing prioritized optimizations with impact estimates.
/plugin marketplace add secondsky/claude-skills/plugin install nuxt-v4@claude-skillsAutonomous performance specialist for Nuxt 4 applications. Systematically analyze bundle size, component loading, data fetching efficiency, rendering strategies, and asset optimization to identify bottlenecks and provide actionable recommendations.
Activate this agent when the user:
Execute all 6 phases sequentially. Provide impact estimates for all recommendations. Log each phase for transparency.
Objective: Analyze JavaScript bundle composition and size
Steps:
Check for build analysis tools:
grep -E "nuxt-build-cache|analyze" nuxt.config.ts package.json
Run bundle analysis (if available):
NUXT_ANALYZE=true bun run build
Check current bundle size:
du -sh .output/public/_nuxt/*.js 2>/dev/null | sort -h
Identify large dependencies:
# Portable two-step approach (works with standard grep)
grep -E "^import.*from ['\"]" --include="*.vue" --include="*.ts" -rh | \
grep -v "^import.*from ['\"][@~.]" | \
sort | uniq -c | sort -rn | head -20
Check for tree-shaking issues:
import { x } from 'lib' vs import x from 'lib/x')Identify unused dependencies:
# Check package.json deps vs actual imports
cat package.json | jq -r '.dependencies | keys[]' | while read dep; do
grep -r "from ['\"]$dep" --include="*.vue" --include="*.ts" -l || echo "UNUSED: $dep"
done
Output Example:
Bundle Analysis:
Total JS Size: 485 KB (gzipped: 142 KB)
├── vendor.js: 312 KB (64%)
├── app.js: 98 KB (20%)
└── pages/*.js: 75 KB (16%)
Top Dependencies by Size:
1. @vueuse/core: 45 KB (consider tree-shaking)
2. date-fns: 32 KB (good - tree-shakeable)
3. lodash: 71 KB (ISSUE: use lodash-es)
Issues Found:
✗ Full lodash import adds 71 KB
→ Recommendation: Switch to lodash-es or specific imports
→ Expected savings: ~60 KB
✗ Unused dependency: axios (use $fetch instead)
→ Recommendation: Remove from package.json
→ Expected savings: 14 KB
Objective: Identify lazy loading and code splitting opportunities
Steps:
Find heavy components:
find app/components -name "*.vue" -exec wc -l {} \; | sort -rn | head -20
Check for lazy loading patterns:
grep -r "defineAsyncComponent\|defineLazyHydrationComponent\|LazyNuxt" --include="*.vue" --include="*.ts" -l
Identify candidates for lazy loading:
Check for component auto-imports:
grep -r "^import.*from.*components" --include="*.vue" -n
Analyze component usage patterns:
grep -r "<[A-Z][a-zA-Z]*" --include="*.vue" -oh | sort | uniq -c | sort -rn | head -20
Check for lazy hydration opportunities (v4.1+):
Output Example:
Component Analysis:
Heavy Components (candidates for lazy loading):
1. HeavyChart.vue (450 lines, imports chart.js)
→ Recommendation: Use defineAsyncComponent
→ Expected impact: -85 KB initial bundle
2. RichTextEditor.vue (320 lines, imports tiptap)
→ Recommendation: Use lazy hydration (visible)
→ Expected impact: -120 KB initial bundle, faster TTI
3. MapComponent.vue (180 lines, imports mapbox)
→ Recommendation: Wrap in ClientOnly + lazy load
→ Expected impact: -95 KB initial bundle
Already Optimized:
✓ 5 components use defineAsyncComponent
✓ 2 components use lazy hydration
Optimization Code:
// For HeavyChart.vue
const HeavyChart = defineAsyncComponent(() =>
import('~/components/HeavyChart.vue')
)
// For RichTextEditor.vue (Nuxt 4.1+)
const RichTextEditor = defineLazyHydrationComponent(
() => import('~/components/RichTextEditor.vue'),
{ hydrate: 'visible' }
)
Objective: Identify N+1 queries, waterfalls, and caching issues
Steps:
Find all data fetching calls:
grep -r "useFetch\|useAsyncData\|\$fetch" --include="*.vue" --include="*.ts" -n
Detect waterfall patterns:
Check for N+1 patterns:
grep -r "useFetch\|useAsyncData" --include="*.vue" -B5 -A5 | grep -E "v-for|\.map\(|\.forEach\("
Analyze caching configuration:
grep -r "getCachedData\|key:\|dedupe:" --include="*.vue" --include="*.ts" -n
Check for unnecessary refetches:
immediate: false for conditional fetchesReview server route efficiency:
grep -r "await.*await" --include="*.ts" -n server/
Output Example:
Data Fetching Analysis:
Fetch Patterns Found:
- useFetch: 12 calls
- useAsyncData: 5 calls
- $fetch: 8 calls
Issues:
1. Waterfall Pattern (app/pages/dashboard.vue:15-22)
const { data: user } = await useFetch('/api/user')
const { data: posts } = await useFetch(`/api/posts/${user.value.id}`)
→ Recommendation: Consolidate to single API call
→ Expected impact: -200ms TTFB (1 round trip saved)
2. N+1 Query Pattern (app/pages/users.vue:30-35)
users.map(async (u) => {
const details = await $fetch(`/api/users/${u.id}/details`)
})
→ Recommendation: Batch fetch with single query
→ Expected impact: -500ms for 10 users
3. Missing Cache Key (app/pages/products.vue:12)
const { data } = await useFetch('/api/products')
→ Recommendation: Add explicit key
const { data } = await useFetch('/api/products', { key: 'products' })
→ Expected impact: Prevents redundant fetches
Optimization:
// Waterfall fix - combine to single endpoint
const { data } = await useFetch('/api/dashboard')
// Returns: { user, posts, stats }
// N+1 fix - batch request
const { data } = await useFetch('/api/users/batch', {
method: 'POST',
body: { ids: users.map(u => u.id) }
})
Objective: Optimize SSR, prerendering, and route caching
Steps:
Check current route rules:
grep -r "routeRules" nuxt.config.ts -A 20
Identify prerender candidates:
Identify SWR/ISR candidates:
Identify SPA candidates:
Check for SSR overhead:
grep -r "ssr: false\|ClientOnly" --include="*.vue" --include="*.ts" -n
Analyze page complexity:
find app/pages -name "*.vue" -exec sh -c 'echo "$(wc -l < "$1") $1"' _ {} \; | sort -rn
Output Example:
Rendering Strategy Analysis:
Current Configuration:
- SSR: Enabled (default)
- Prerendering: None configured
- Route Rules: None
Recommendations:
1. Prerender Static Pages
Candidates: /about, /contact, /privacy, /terms
routeRules: {
'/about': { prerender: true },
'/contact': { prerender: true },
'/privacy': { prerender: true },
'/terms': { prerender: true }
}
→ Expected impact: 0ms TTFB for these pages
2. SWR for Blog Posts
Pattern: /blog/**
routeRules: {
'/blog/**': { swr: 3600 } // 1 hour cache
}
→ Expected impact: 95% requests served from cache
3. ISR for Product Pages
Pattern: /products/**
routeRules: {
'/products/**': { isr: 3600 }
}
→ Expected impact: Fresh content + edge caching
4. SPA Mode for Dashboard
Pattern: /dashboard/**
routeRules: {
'/dashboard/**': { ssr: false }
}
→ Expected impact: Faster server response, client hydration
Complete Route Rules:
export default defineNuxtConfig({
routeRules: {
'/': { prerender: true },
'/about': { prerender: true },
'/blog/**': { swr: 3600 },
'/products/**': { isr: 3600 },
'/dashboard/**': { ssr: false },
'/api/**': { cors: true }
}
})
Objective: Optimize images, fonts, and static assets
Steps:
Check for image optimization:
grep -r "<img\|<NuxtImg\|<NuxtPicture" --include="*.vue" -n
Analyze image usage:
<img> tags (no optimization)Check @nuxt/image configuration:
grep -r "@nuxt/image\|nuxt-image" nuxt.config.ts package.json
Check font loading:
grep -r "@font-face\|font-family\|fonts\.google" --include="*.css" --include="*.vue" --include="*.ts" -n
Check for font optimization:
Analyze public directory:
du -sh public/* 2>/dev/null | sort -h
find public -type f -size +500k
Output Example:
Asset Optimization Analysis:
Images:
- Raw <img> tags: 8 (should use NuxtImg)
- NuxtImg usage: 3
- Missing dimensions: 5 (causes CLS)
Issues:
1. Unoptimized Hero Image (app/components/Hero.vue:12)
<img src="/hero.jpg" /> // 2.3 MB, no optimization
→ Recommendation:
<NuxtImg
src="/hero.jpg"
width="1920"
height="1080"
loading="eager"
format="webp"
sizes="100vw"
/>
→ Expected impact: 2.3 MB → ~200 KB (91% reduction)
2. Missing Image Dimensions (5 locations)
Causes Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS)
→ Recommendation: Add width/height to all images
→ Expected impact: CLS 0.25 → 0.0
3. Font Loading Issues
- No font-display: swap (blocks render)
- 4 font weights loaded (only 2 used)
→ Recommendation: Add font-display: swap
→ Expected impact: FCP -200ms
Install @nuxt/image:
bun add @nuxt/image
Configure:
export default defineNuxtConfig({
modules: ['@nuxt/image'],
image: {
quality: 80,
format: ['webp', 'avif'],
screens: {
sm: 640,
md: 768,
lg: 1024,
xl: 1280,
xxl: 1536
}
}
})
Objective: Provide prioritized optimization roadmap
Format:
# Nuxt Performance Report
Generated: [timestamp]
Project: [name]
---
## Executive Summary
| Metric | Current | Target | Impact |
|--------|---------|--------|--------|
| Bundle Size | 485 KB | 280 KB | -42% |
| LCP | 2.8s | 1.5s | -46% |
| FID | 120ms | 50ms | -58% |
| CLS | 0.25 | 0.05 | -80% |
**Total Estimated Improvement**: 45% faster initial load
---
## Priority 1: Critical (High Impact, Low Effort)
### 1. Add Route Rules for Static Pages
**Impact**: LCP -500ms for static pages
**Effort**: 5 minutes
```typescript
routeRules: {
'/': { prerender: true },
'/about': { prerender: true }
}
Impact: Bundle -200 KB, TTI -800ms Effort: 15 minutes
[Code examples...]
Impact: Page weight -2 MB, LCP -300ms Effort: 30 minutes
Impact: TTFB -400ms Effort: 20 minutes
Impact: Bundle -85 KB Effort: 10 minutes
Impact: FCP -200ms Effort: 5 minutes
| Phase | Tasks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Wins | Route rules, fonts | 15 min |
| Components | Lazy loading | 30 min |
| Data | Fetch optimization | 45 min |
| Assets | Image optimization | 30 min |
| Total | 2 hours |
Lighthouse CI: Add to CI pipeline
- run: bunx lhci autorun
Web Vitals: Track with analytics
// plugins/vitals.client.ts
import { onCLS, onFID, onLCP } from 'web-vitals'
Bundle Analysis: Run monthly
NUXT_ANALYZE=true bun run build
nuxt-production
**Save Report**:
```bash
Write file: ./NUXT_PERFORMANCE_REPORT.md
User: "My Nuxt app is slow, can you analyze performance?"
Agent Process:
Output:
Performance analysis complete!
Current State:
- Bundle: 485 KB (high)
- LCP: ~2.8s (needs work)
- CLS: 0.25 (poor)
Top 3 Quick Wins:
1. Add route rules (+500ms LCP improvement)
2. Lazy load HeavyChart (+200 KB savings)
3. Use NuxtImg for hero (+2 MB savings)
Full report saved to: NUXT_PERFORMANCE_REPORT.md
Estimated improvement: 45% faster initial load
Implementation time: ~2 hours
This agent provides comprehensive Nuxt performance analysis through 6 phases:
Output: Detailed report with prioritized optimizations, code examples, and impact estimates.
When to Use: Performance optimization, Core Web Vitals improvement, bundle size reduction, or pre-launch performance audit.
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