GitCache Performance Results

Real-world benchmark data from our GitHub Actions demo repository

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⏱️ Installation Times

Method Duration Notes
npm install 65s Fresh Git clones every time
gitcache install (first) 127s Builds and caches dependencies
gitcache install (cached) 16s ⚡ Uses cached dependencies

📈 Performance Metrics

4.0x
Faster with cache
49s
Saved per install
62s
Cache build overhead
2
Runs to break even

Test Environment

  • Platform: GitHub Actions (ubuntu-latest)
  • Node.js: v20
  • Test Project: Simple package with Git dependencies
  • Dependencies: simple-git, minimist, debug, chalk
  • Network: Variable GitHub Actions network conditions

When GitCache Shines

🔄
Frequent CI Builds

Multiple builds per day benefit from cached dependencies. Time savings compound quickly.

👥
Team Development

Shared cache across team members reduces redundant Git clones and speeds up onboarding.

📦
Large Git Dependencies

Projects with many or large Git dependencies see the most significant performance gains.

🌐
Variable Network

Unreliable or slow network connections benefit from local caching and reliability.

⚠️ Important Considerations

  • First run overhead: Initial install takes ~2x longer to build cache
  • Break-even point: You need 2-3 runs to see net time savings
  • Project dependency: Benefits scale with number of Git dependencies
  • Storage cost: Local cache requires disk space (typically 100-500MB)
  • Best for CI/teams: Most effective in repeated build environments

Ready to Try GitCache?

npm install -g @grata-labs/gitcache-cli

Test it yourself:

gitcache install

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