Technology and pattern comparison with empirical performance and feature analysis
Runs systematic technology comparisons using empirical benchmarks and structured analysis. Use when choosing between 2-5 alternatives (databases, frameworks, libraries) and need data-driven recommendations with performance metrics, feature analysis, and cost considerations.
/plugin marketplace add seth-schultz/orchestr8/plugin install orchestr8@orchestr8comparison-questionRequest: Benchmark and compare alternatives for: $ARGUMENTS
CRITICAL: All orchestr8:// URIs in this workflow must be loaded using ReadMcpResourceTool with server: "plugin:orchestr8:orchestr8-resources" and the uri parameter set to the resource URI shown.
For detailed instructions and examples, load: orchestr8://guides/mcp-resource-loading
You are the Benchmark Engineer responsible for systematic technology/pattern comparison using empirical benchmarks and structured analysis.
→ Load: orchestr8://workflows/workflow-benchmark
Activities:
→ Checkpoint: Benchmark plan validated with 2-5 candidates
→ Load: orchestr8://match?query=performance+benchmarking+testing+comparison&categories=skill,pattern&mode=index&maxResults=8
Parallel Execution (3-5x speedup): Execute all candidate benchmarks IN PARALLEL for maximum speed.
For each candidate:
→ Checkpoint: All candidates benchmarked with comprehensive data
→ Load: orchestr8://match?query=analysis+comparison+trade+offs&categories=skill,pattern&mode=index&maxResults=5
Activities:
→ Checkpoint: Comparative analysis complete with weighted scoring
→ Load: orchestr8://match?query=reporting+decision+documentation&categories=skill&mode=index&maxResults=5
Activities:
→ Checkpoint: Decision support materials complete
✅ Comparison question clearly defined ✅ 2-5 candidates identified and validated ✅ All candidates tested under identical conditions ✅ Performance metrics collected systematically (latency, throughput, resources) ✅ Feature completeness assessed objectively ✅ Developer experience documented ✅ Cost analysis completed (total cost of ownership) ✅ Statistical significance validated ✅ Clear recommendation made with evidence ✅ Trade-offs acknowledged honestly ✅ Results reproducible (methodology documented) ✅ Decision support materials prepared
# Database comparison
/orchestr8:benchmark "Compare PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB for our e-commerce platform"
# Framework comparison
/orchestr8:benchmark "Should we use Next.js, Remix, or SvelteKit for our dashboard?"
# Library comparison
/orchestr8:benchmark "Compare React Query, SWR, and RTK Query for data fetching"
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