MCP WordPress Server

# Performance Monitoring System The MCP WordPress Server includes a comprehensive performance monitoring system that provides real-time insights, historical analysis, and optimization recommendations for your WordPress API operations. ## 🎯 Overview The performance monitoring system consists of three main components: - **PerformanceMonitor**: Core metrics collection and alerting - **MetricsCollector**: Real-time data gathering and client integration - **PerformanceAnalytics**: Advanced analysis, trends, and predictions ## 🚀 Key Features ### Real-Time Monitoring - **Response Time Tracking**: Monitor API response times with percentile analysis (P50, P95, P99) - **Error Rate Monitoring**: Track success/failure rates across all operations - **Cache Performance**: Monitor cache hit rates, memory usage, and efficiency - **System Resources**: Track memory usage, CPU utilization, and uptime - **Tool Usage Analytics**: Monitor which MCP tools are used most frequently ### Historical Analysis - **Performance Trends**: Analyze performance changes over time - **Predictive Analytics**: Forecast future performance based on historical data - **Anomaly Detection**: Automatically detect unusual performance patterns - **Benchmark Comparisons**: Compare against industry standards ### Intelligent Insights - **Optimization Recommendations**: Get actionable suggestions for performance improvements - **ROI Estimates**: Understand the impact of potential optimizations - **Alert System**: Receive notifications for performance issues - **Automated Reporting**: Generate comprehensive performance reports ## 🛠️ MCP Tools The system provides 6 new MCP tools for performance management: ### 1. `wp_performance_stats` Get real-time performance statistics and metrics. ```bash # Get overview of current performance wp_performance_stats # Get detailed cache metrics wp_performance_stats --category=cache --format=detailed # Get site-specific metrics (multi-site) wp_performance_stats --site=site1 --category=all ``` **Parameters:** - `site` (optional): Specific site ID for multi-site setups - `category`: `overview`, `requests`, `cache`, `system`, `tools`, `all` (default: `overview`) - `format`: `summary`, `detailed`, `raw` (default: `summary`) **Example Output:** ```json { "success": true, "data": { "overview": { "overallHealth": "Good", "performanceScore": 78, "totalRequests": 1250, "averageResponseTime": "245ms", "cacheHitRate": "85.2%", "errorRate": "2.1%", "uptime": "2d 14h 30m" } } } ``` ### 2. `wp_performance_history` Get historical performance data and trend analysis. ```bash # Get 24-hour performance history wp_performance_history # Get specific metrics for the last week wp_performance_history --timeframe=7d --metrics=responseTime,cacheHitRate # Get history with trend analysis wp_performance_history --timeframe=6h --includeTrends=true ``` **Parameters:** - `site` (optional): Specific site ID - `timeframe`: `1h`, `6h`, `12h`, `24h`, `7d` (default: `24h`) - `metrics`: Array of specific metrics to include - `includeTrends`: Include trend analysis (default: `true`) ### 3. `wp_performance_benchmark` Compare current performance against industry benchmarks. ```bash # Compare all metrics against benchmarks wp_performance_benchmark # Compare specific category with recommendations wp_performance_benchmark --category=response_time --includeRecommendations=true ``` **Parameters:** - `site` (optional): Specific site ID - `category`: `response_time`, `cache_performance`, `error_rate`, `system_resources`, `all` - `includeRecommendations`: Include improvement suggestions (default: `true`) **Example Output:** ```json { "benchmarks": [ { "category": "Response Time", "currentValue": 245, "status": "🟡 Good", "percentile": 75, "improvement": { "needed": 45, "description": "Reduce by 45ms" } } ], "overallRanking": { "percentile": 78, "status": "Above Average" } } ``` ### 4. `wp_performance_alerts` Get performance alerts and anomaly detection results. ```bash # Get all recent alerts wp_performance_alerts # Get critical alerts only wp_performance_alerts --severity=critical --limit=10 # Get cache-related alerts with anomalies wp_performance_alerts --category=cache --includeAnomalies=true ``` **Parameters:** - `site` (optional): Specific site ID - `severity`: `info`, `warning`, `error`, `critical` - `category`: `performance`, `cache`, `system`, `wordpress` - `limit`: Maximum alerts to return (default: `20`) - `includeAnomalies`: Include detected anomalies (default: `true`) ### 5. `wp_performance_optimize` Get optimization recommendations and insights. ```bash # Get speed optimization recommendations wp_performance_optimize --focus=speed # Get quick wins with ROI estimates wp_performance_optimize --priority=quick_wins --includeROI=true # Get all recommendations with predictions wp_performance_optimize --priority=all --includePredictions=true ``` **Parameters:** - `site` (optional): Specific site ID - `focus`: `speed`, `reliability`, `efficiency`, `scaling` (default: `speed`) - `priority`: `quick_wins`, `medium_term`, `long_term`, `all` (default: `all`) - `includeROI`: Include ROI estimates (default: `true`) - `includePredictions`: Include performance predictions (default: `true`) **Example Output:** ```json { "recommendations": [ { "title": "Improve Cache Hit Rate", "priority": "🟠 High", "description": "Current cache hit rate is 75.2%, below optimal performance.", "recommendation": "Implement cache warming strategies and optimize TTL values.", "estimatedImprovement": "20-40% reduction in response times", "implementationEffort": "⚖️ Medium Effort", "timeline": "quick_wins" } ], "roi": { "performanceGain": 35, "implementationCost": "medium", "timeToValue": 7 } } ``` ### 6. `wp_performance_export` Export comprehensive performance report. ```bash # Export JSON report with all data wp_performance_export # Export CSV summary for spreadsheet analysis wp_performance_export --format=csv --timeRange=7d # Export summary report wp_performance_export --format=summary --includeAnalytics=true ``` **Parameters:** - `site` (optional): Specific site ID - `format`: `json`, `csv`, `summary` (default: `json`) - `includeHistorical`: Include historical data (default: `true`) - `includeAnalytics`: Include analytics and insights (default: `true`) - `timeRange`: `1h`, `6h`, `24h`, `7d`, `30d` (default: `24h`) ## 📊 Performance Metrics ### Response Time Metrics - **Average Response Time**: Mean response time across all requests - **Percentiles**: P50 (median), P95, P99 response times - **Min/Max**: Fastest and slowest response times - **Requests Per Second**: Request throughput rate ### Cache Performance Metrics - **Hit Rate**: Percentage of requests served from cache - **Cache Size**: Number of cached entries - **Memory Usage**: Estimated memory consumption - **Evictions**: Number of cache entries removed due to space limits - **Cache Efficiency**: Overall cache performance rating ### System Metrics - **Memory Usage**: Current memory consumption percentage - **CPU Usage**: Estimated CPU utilization - **Uptime**: System operational time - **Active Connections**: Number of concurrent connections ### Tool Usage Metrics - **Most Used Tool**: Tool with highest usage count - **Tool Performance**: Response times and success rates per tool - **Usage Distribution**: Frequency of tool usage ## 🔍 Performance Analysis ### Trend Analysis The system automatically analyzes performance trends using linear regression: - **Direction**: `improving`, `declining`, or `stable` - **Change Rate**: Percentage change over time - **Confidence**: Statistical confidence in the trend (0-1) - **Predictions**: Forecasted future values ### Anomaly Detection Automatic detection of unusual performance patterns: - **Z-Score Analysis**: Statistical deviation from normal patterns - **Configurable Sensitivity**: `low`, `medium`, `high` detection levels - **Severity Classification**: `minor`, `moderate`, `major`, `critical` - **Possible Causes**: AI-generated suggestions for anomaly causes ### Benchmark Comparisons Compare against industry standards: - **Response Time**: `<200ms` (excellent), `200-500ms` (good), `500ms-1s` (average) - **Cache Hit Rate**: `>95%` (excellent), `85-95%` (good), `70-85%` (average) - **Error Rate**: `<0.1%` (excellent), `0.1-1%` (good), `1-2%` (average) - **Memory Usage**: `<50%` (excellent), `50-70%` (good), `70-80%` (average) ## ⚡ Integration with Caching System The performance monitoring system is deeply integrated with the intelligent caching system: ### Automatic Cache Metrics - **Real-time cache statistics** from all registered cache managers - **Site-specific cache isolation** for multi-site installations - **Cache efficiency calculations** with performance impact analysis ### Cache Performance Insights - **Cache warming recommendations** based on usage patterns - **TTL optimization suggestions** for different data types - **Memory optimization** recommendations ### Cache Management Integration - Performance monitoring **automatically registers** with cache managers - **Request interception** for transparent performance tracking - **Cache invalidation tracking** for data consistency monitoring ## 🚨 Alert System ### Alert Types - **Performance Degradation**: Response times exceeding thresholds - **Error Rate Spikes**: Increased failure rates - **Cache Performance Issues**: Low hit rates or high memory usage - **System Resource Warnings**: High memory or CPU usage ### Alert Configuration Configure alert thresholds in your monitoring setup: ```javascript const monitor = new PerformanceMonitor({ alertThresholds: { responseTime: 2000, // 2 seconds errorRate: 0.05, // 5% cacheHitRate: 0.8, // 80% memoryUsage: 80, // 80% cpuUsage: 80, // 80% }, }); ``` ### Alert Severity Levels - **🔴 Critical**: Immediate attention required - **🟠 Error**: Significant performance impact - **🟡 Warning**: Performance degradation detected - **🔵 Info**: Informational notices ## 📈 Optimization Workflow ### 1. Monitor Current Performance ```bash wp_performance_stats --format=detailed ``` ### 2. Analyze Historical Trends ```bash wp_performance_history --timeframe=7d --includeTrends=true ``` ### 3. Compare Against Benchmarks ```bash wp_performance_benchmark --includeRecommendations=true ``` ### 4. Check for Alerts and Anomalies ```bash wp_performance_alerts --includeAnomalies=true ``` ### 5. Get Optimization Recommendations ```bash wp_performance_optimize --focus=speed --includeROI=true ``` ### 6. Export Comprehensive Report ```bash wp_performance_export --format=json --includeAnalytics=true ``` ## 🔧 Configuration ### Performance Monitor Configuration ```javascript const config = { collectInterval: 30000, // 30 seconds retentionPeriod: 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000, // 24 hours enableRealTimeMonitoring: true, enableHistoricalData: true, enableAlerts: true, alertThresholds: { responseTime: 2000, errorRate: 0.05, cacheHitRate: 0.8, memoryUsage: 80, cpuUsage: 80, }, }; ``` ### Metrics Collector Configuration ```javascript const config = { enableRealTime: true, collectInterval: 30000, enableToolTracking: true, enableRequestInterception: true, enableCacheIntegration: true, enableSystemMetrics: true, }; ``` ### Analytics Configuration ```javascript const config = { enablePredictiveAnalysis: true, enableAnomalyDetection: true, enableTrendAnalysis: true, lookbackPeriod: 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000, // 24 hours sensitivityLevel: "medium", // low, medium, high }; ``` ## 🎯 Best Practices ### 1. Regular Monitoring - Check performance stats daily with `wp_performance_stats` - Review weekly trends with `wp_performance_history --timeframe=7d` - Monitor alerts regularly with `wp_performance_alerts` ### 2. Proactive Optimization - Implement quick wins from `wp_performance_optimize --priority=quick_wins` - Address critical alerts immediately - Follow benchmark recommendations ### 3. Data-Driven Decisions - Use historical data to identify patterns - Compare before/after optimization results - Export reports for stakeholder communication ### 4. Multi-Site Management - Monitor each site individually - Compare performance across sites - Implement site-specific optimizations ## 🔍 Troubleshooting ### Common Issues **1. High Response Times** ```bash # Check current performance wp_performance_stats --category=requests # Get optimization recommendations wp_performance_optimize --focus=speed ``` **2. Low Cache Hit Rates** ```bash # Check cache performance wp_performance_stats --category=cache # Get cache-specific recommendations wp_performance_optimize --focus=efficiency ``` **3. System Resource Issues** ```bash # Check system metrics wp_performance_stats --category=system # Get scaling recommendations wp_performance_optimize --focus=scaling ``` ### Performance Debugging 1. **Enable detailed logging** in development environments 2. **Use benchmark comparisons** to identify problem areas 3. **Monitor trends** to catch performance degradation early 4. **Review optimization recommendations** regularly ## 📚 Related Documentation - [Intelligent Caching System](./CACHING.md) - [Security Configuration](../src/security/SecurityConfig.ts) - [MCP Tools Overview](../README.md#available-tools) - [Multi-Site Configuration](../CLAUDE.md#multi-site-configuration) ## 🤝 Contributing To contribute to the performance monitoring system: 1. **Add new metrics** in `PerformanceMonitor.ts` 2. **Enhance analytics** in `PerformanceAnalytics.ts` 3. **Create new tools** in `tools/performance.ts` 4. **Add tests** in `scripts/test-performance-monitoring.js` 5. **Update documentation** in this file --- **🚀 The performance monitoring system helps you maintain optimal WordPress MCP server performance with real-time insights, intelligent analysis, and actionable recommendations.**