github repo caching

[finnjclancy]

in PERFORMANCE_ANALYSIS.md there was the following medium impact issue:

Issue: Repository objects are fetched repeatedly instead of being cached.

with the suggested/requested solution:

Solution: Implement repository object caching with TTL expiration.

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problem + solution:

• the github api was being called multiple times for the same repo in a short period.
• each method in GithubTools was making new get_repo() calls even when accessing this same repo
• implemented caching using TTLCache with:
  • 5 min TTL. this can be adjusted, currently @ 300 seconds
  • LRU eviction with 20 repos. this can be changed as talos interacts with more repos

this should

• lower latency + API calls

also added tests for GithubTools to cover caching


file changes:

PERFORMANCE_ANALYSIS.md

• documented what was done to improve performance using github tools, especially with caching and repos

pyproject.toml

• added "types-cachetools' for mypy type checking

src/talos/tools/github/tools.py

• added '_get_cached_repo' + 'get_cache_info' + 'clear_cache' methods
• updated existing methods to use cached repos

tests/test_github_tools.py

• added tests for cache functions (9 inc. hits, misses, ttl expiration, lru eviction)
• kept original github tools tests

[talos-agent]

🤖 Talos PR Review

1. Summary of the PR

This pull request introduces a caching mechanism for GitHub repository objects using a Time-To-Live (TTL) cache. The cache is implemented using the cachetools library, and it aims to reduce the number of API calls made to GitHub by storing repository objects for a configurable duration and size. The PR includes updates to the GithubTools class to utilize this cache and adds comprehensive test coverage for the new caching functionality. Additionally, the pyproject.toml file is updated to include the types-cachetools dependency.

2. Security Assessment

Score: 90/100

• Strengths:

  • The PR does not introduce any new security vulnerabilities.
  • The use of caching does not expose sensitive data or increase the attack surface.

• Concerns:

  • Ensure that the GitHub token is securely managed and not exposed in logs or error messages.
  • Consider potential risks if the cache is shared across different users or sessions, which could lead to unauthorized access to cached data.

3. Code Quality Assessment

Score: 85/100

• Strengths:

  • The code is well-structured and follows Python best practices.
  • The use of type hints and docstrings improves readability and maintainability.
  • Comprehensive test coverage ensures the reliability of the caching mechanism.

• Concerns:

  • Some test methods have minor formatting issues, such as inconsistent spacing.
  • The GithubTools class could benefit from additional comments explaining the caching logic for future maintainers.

4. Specific Recommendations for Improvement

• Security:

  • Ensure that the GitHub token is handled securely, possibly by using environment variables or a secure vault.
  • Consider adding logging to monitor cache usage and potential cache evictions for debugging purposes.

• Code Quality:

  • Improve the formatting of test methods to ensure consistent spacing and alignment.
  • Add comments in the GithubTools class to explain the purpose and behavior of the caching mechanism, especially for methods like _get_cached_repo.

5. Overall Recommendation

Recommendation: APPROVE

The pull request meets the necessary security and code quality standards. The caching mechanism is a valuable addition that enhances performance by reducing redundant API calls. The comprehensive test coverage ensures that the new functionality is reliable and maintainable. With minor improvements in code comments and formatting, the PR is ready for approval.

Recommendation: APPROVE

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