Optimize JavaScript bundle size

SkillFiles & storage

js-file-size is a skill that guides an AI agent through checking whether large JavaScript bundles actually cause slow pages before suggesting fixes. It is used when auditing slow page loads, heavy assets, or rendering delays related to Optimize JavaScript bundle size. The skill emphasizes verifying the actual bottleneck in DevTools, Lighthouse, or field data before recommending changes.

Available today. Use it from your connected AI after setup.

Have an AI agent that supports loading skills.

Then ask your AI: use the Optimize JavaScript bundle size skill

What your AI can do with it

  • Audit slow page loads, heavy assets, and rendering delays
  • Check whether large JavaScript bundles are the actual bottleneck
  • Verify findings using DevTools, Lighthouse, or field data
  • Ground bundle-size recommendations in measured evidence

Getting started

  1. Have an AI agent that supports loading skills.
  2. Add the js-file-size skill to the agent's available skills.
  3. Ask the agent to audit a slow page load or heavy asset using the skill.
  4. Provide DevTools, Lighthouse, or field data so the agent can verify the bottleneck before recommending changes.

What this skill tells your AI

The instructions your AI receives, as published by thedaviddias/front-end-checklist in skills/js-file-size/SKILL.md and read by ahel’s review.

Excessive JavaScript increases parse and execution time, especially on low-end devices, leading to sluggish user experiences and high data costs.

Quick Reference

  • Keep individual JS bundles under 200KB (compressed)
  • Large bundles delay Time to Interactive (TTI) and First Input Delay (FID)
  • Use code-splitting and tree-shaking to reduce unused code

Check

Review the JavaScript bundle sizes and identify any files exceeding 200KB (Gzip/Brotli).

Fix

Implement code-splitting, tree-shaking, and dependency audits to reduce the size of the JavaScript bundles.

Explain

Explain how large JavaScript files impact the main thread and delay user interactivity (FID/TTI).

Code Review

Review the routes, assets, and loading behavior that affect Optimize JavaScript bundle size. Flag exact files, requests, or rendering steps that add unnecessary network, CPU, or layout cost, and describe the measurement method used to confirm the issue.


For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance, see references/rule.md.

Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/en/rules/performance/js-file-size

Signals

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Last commit
Aug 2026

Questions

When should this skill be used?
Use it when auditing slow page loads, heavy assets, or rendering delays related to Optimize JavaScript bundle size.
Does it recommend fixes right away?
No. It first verifies the actual bottleneck in DevTools, Lighthouse, or field data before any changes are recommended.
What data sources does it work with?
DevTools, Lighthouse, and field data are the verification sources it uses.
Advanced
Item type
skill
Key
js-file-size
Source
github.com/thedaviddias/front-end-checklist