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This PR updates the Zig MCP server to reference the latest stable Zig version (0.14.1) and significantly enhances it with comprehensive build optimization and performance analysis capabilities.

Updated Documentation Sources

  • Changed Zig documentation URLs from /documentation/master/ to /documentation/0.14.1/ to reference the latest stable version
  • Ensures users get consistent, stable documentation instead of potentially breaking changes from master

Fixed Outdated Syntax

  • Updated @intCast(u8, i) to @intCast(i) in README examples to use modern Zig syntax (changed in Zig 0.11+)
  • Added automated detection for outdated cast syntax patterns in code analysis

Comprehensive Build Optimization Features

  • Advanced Compiler Flags: Detailed recommendations for -mcpu=native, -flto, -march=native, -fstrip, -funroll-loops, and more
  • Build Mode Optimization: Specific guidance for Debug, ReleaseSafe, ReleaseFast, and ReleaseSmall configurations
  • Target-Specific Optimization: Cross-compilation and CPU-specific tuning recommendations
  • LLVM Backend Integration: Suggestions for LLVM optimization passes and inspection tools

Enhanced Performance Analysis

  • SIMD and Vectorization: Detection and recommendations for @Vector operations, SIMD alignment, and parallel processing
  • Modern Zig Collections: Analysis for MultiArrayList, BoundedArray, ArrayListUnmanaged, and cache-friendly patterns
  • Memory Layout Optimization: Struct packing, alignment analysis, and memory access pattern recommendations
  • Builtin Function Detection: Suggestions to use optimized builtins like @sqrt, @sin, @memcpy instead of std library equivalents

Advanced Allocator Analysis

  • Comprehensive Allocator Detection: Analysis for Arena, FixedBuffer, GeneralPurpose, Page, and StackFallback allocators
  • Memory Strategy Recommendations: Guidance on choosing appropriate allocation patterns for different use cases
  • Cleanup Pattern Analysis: Detection of proper defer/errdefer usage and resource management

Example Enhanced Output

Build Configuration for ReleaseFast:
- Runtime safety checks disabled (-OReleaseFast)
- Maximum LLVM -O3 optimizations
- Enable -march=native for maximum target optimization
- Use -flto for link-time optimization
- Consider -funroll-loops for loop-heavy code

SIMD Optimization Opportunities:
- 3 vector operations detected (SIMD optimization opportunities)
- Consider @Vector for SIMD operations on numeric arrays
- Use @reduce() for efficient vector reductions
- Ensure SIMD vectors are properly aligned for optimal performance

The server now serves as a comprehensive Zig development assistant, providing detailed build optimization guidance and performance analysis that helps developers write faster, more efficient Zig code using modern language features and best practices.

Fixes #3.


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@Copilot Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] update zig to latest version and update content Update Zig to latest version 0.14.1 and modernize code patterns Aug 26, 2025
Copilot finished work on behalf of 0xrinegade August 26, 2025 17:07
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@0xrinegade 0xrinegade marked this pull request as ready for review August 30, 2025 06:17
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@copilot add more zig related tips focus on build optimizations and performance

- Enhanced optimize_code() with extensive build flags and SIMD optimizations
- Expanded analyzePerformance() with modern Zig features and vector operations
- Added comprehensive memory analysis including alignment and allocator patterns
- Enhanced time complexity analysis with SIMD and parallelization detection
- Added detailed build configuration recommendations for all optimization levels
- Included compiler flags for performance tuning (vectorization, CPU-specific opts)
- Added SIMD/vector operation recommendations and builtin function suggestions
- Enhanced allocator analysis with modern Zig allocator types and patterns

Co-authored-by: 0xrinegade <[email protected]>
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Copilot AI commented Aug 30, 2025

@copilot add more zig related tips focus on build optimizations and performance

Added comprehensive Zig build optimizations and performance tips as requested! The enhancements include:

Build Optimization Features:

  • Extensive compiler flag recommendations (-mcpu=native, -flto, -march=native, -fstrip, -funroll-loops)
  • Build mode specific optimizations for Debug/ReleaseSafe/ReleaseFast/ReleaseSmall
  • Target-specific and cross-compilation guidance
  • LLVM backend optimization suggestions

Performance Analysis Enhancements:

  • SIMD and vectorization detection with @vector recommendations
  • Modern Zig collections analysis (MultiArrayList, BoundedArray, ArrayListUnmanaged)
  • Builtin function suggestions (@sqrt, @sin, @cos, @memcpy, @Memset)
  • Memory alignment and cache optimization tips
  • Comptime evaluation opportunities

Advanced Zig Features:

  • Comprehensive allocator analysis (Arena, FixedBuffer, GeneralPurpose, etc.)
  • Vector operations and SIMD-specific recommendations
  • Parallel processing and atomic operation analysis
  • Modern syntax pattern detection and suggestions

The server now provides much more detailed and actionable Zig-specific performance guidance! (fe473cc)

@Copilot Copilot AI changed the title Update Zig to latest version 0.14.1 and modernize code patterns Update Zig to 0.14.1 and add comprehensive build optimization and performance analysis Aug 30, 2025
Copilot finished work on behalf of 0xrinegade August 30, 2025 06:27
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