ee-stash-optimizer

name: ee-stash-optimizer description: Optimize Stash caching strategy for ExpressionEngine templates. Use when analyzing template performance, designing cache strategies, or debugging caching issues. allowed-tools: Read, Grep

ExpressionEngine Stash Optimizer

What This Skill Does

Helps optimize performance through Stash caching including:

• Cache scope strategy (site, user, local)
• TTL (time-to-live) optimization
• Static vs dynamic caching
• Cache invalidation patterns
• Database query reduction
• Performance measurement

When to Use This Skill

Ask when you need help with:

• Improving template load performance
• Setting up Stash caching strategies
• Determining optimal TTL values
• Understanding cache scopes
• Debugging cache behavior
• Measuring performance improvements

Stash Caching Concepts

Cache Scopes

• site - Shared across all visitors (fastest)
• user - Per-user cache (medium speed)
• local - Temporary during page build (fast)

Static Caching

• static="yes" - Cache doesn't change unless manually cleared
• Best for: Navigation, static content blocks
• Use: High-hit components that change infrequently

TTL Settings

• ttl="3600" - 1 hour cache
• ttl="86400" - 1 day cache
• ttl="604800" - 1 week cache

Instructions

1. Review BEST_PRACTICES.md for caching strategies
2. Identify high-cost template sections
3. Apply appropriate cache scope and TTL
4. Test performance before/after
5. Monitor cache hit rates
6. Set up cache invalidation

Common Performance Issues

1. Over-caching static content
2. Under-caching expensive queries
3. Incorrect TTL settings
4. Cache scope mismatches
5. Missing cache invalidation logic