latency-analysis

Latency trend analysis skill using episodic memory.

When to activate

Use this skill when comparing current latency against historical data, or when the user asks about performance trends for an endpoint.

Methodology

1. Gather history

Recall the last 10 episodic memories for the endpoint:

recall("<endpoint-host-and-path> check")

Extract latency values from each recalled episode.

2. Calculate baseline

Compute the rolling baseline as the median latency from recalled episodes. If fewer than 3 data points exist, note "insufficient data for baseline" and skip trend analysis.

3. Measure deviation

deviation = (current - baseline) / baseline * 100

Classification:

• <25% deviation: Normal fluctuation -- no action
• 25-100% deviation: Elevated -- note but do not alert unless sustained
• >100% deviation: Degraded -- check if sustained
• Timeout: Down -- immediate alert

4. Determine trend direction

Compare the last 3 readings against the previous 3:

• All decreasing or stable: improving
• Mixed or flat: stable
• All increasing: degrading

5. Alert criteria

All three conditions must hold for a degradation alert:

1. Current latency > baseline * 1.5
2. At least 3 consecutive elevated readings (not a single spike)
3. Trend direction is "degrading" or "stable at elevated"

MUST

• Use actual data from memory -- never estimate without checking
• State the baseline and current values in any alert
• Include the number of consecutive elevated readings

MUST NOT

• Alert on a single spike (wait for 3 consecutive readings)
• Assume a baseline without checking memory
• Use absolute thresholds without comparing to this endpoint's own history (200ms might be normal for one endpoint, degraded for another)