How to Run a Pre-Launch Performance Audit with ChatGPT
Catch performance issues before launch with ChatGPT and ToolRouter. Full Lighthouse audit in one conversation.
Tool
ChatGPT runs a pre-launch Lighthouse audit and translates the results into a clear go/no-go checklist. It explains what each score means for user experience, prioritizes fixes by impact, and can generate a deployment readiness report formatted for project managers and stakeholders who need a green light before launch.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
Name
ToolRouterIcon
Download
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Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Lighthouse Audit tool:
- Ask: "Run a Lighthouse audit on staging.mysite.com and summarize the results"
- ChatGPT returns all four category scores with a breakdown of issues
- Request: "Create a pre-launch checklist from these results, prioritized by severity"
- Ask for specific fix instructions you can hand to your development team
Example Prompt
Try this with ChatGPT using the Lighthouse Audit tool
Audit staging.mysite.com with Lighthouse. Give me a prioritized checklist of what to fix before we go live.
Tips
- ChatGPT formats results into shareable checklists for non-technical stakeholders
- Ask for an executive summary alongside the technical details
- Request platform-specific fix instructions (WordPress, Shopify, Next.js)