k6

Run scalable load tests on web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript scripts.

213|18|Updated Mar 17, 2026
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Skill: k6
Source: https://github.com/grafana/skills/tree/main/skills/grafana-k6/k6
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/grafana/skills --skill k6-grafana

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Performance testing at scale by running JavaScript/TypeScript test scripts with k6, measuring real-world load behavior.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Write tests in JavaScript/TypeScript and execute across local or cloud environments.
  • Model real user behavior with multiple test types (load, stress, spike, soak, and breakpoint), scenarios, thresholds, and Cloud execution.
  • Integrate with CI/CD pipelines to automate performance validation.

Quick Start

Install k6 and run a test script with your JavaScript file.

Frequently Asked Questions about k6

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I write load testing scripts for web applications using JavaScript?

Load testing scripts written in JavaScript or TypeScript simulate real user behavior by configuring virtual users, scenarios, and thresholds. This approach supports multiple test types like stress, spike, and soak tests to validate API and UI performance goals.

Can I integrate performance testing into a CI/CD pipeline?

Yes, performance testing integrates directly into CI/CD pipelines to automate validation. Executing JavaScript or TypeScript scripts during pipeline runs automatically validates load behavior and scalability thresholds across local or cloud environments.

What is the best way to model real user behavior during scalability testing?

Scalability testing models real user behavior by defining multiple scenarios with specific virtual user configurations. You apply load, stress, spike, and soak test types to measure web application responses to varying traffic patterns and enforce performance thresholds.

Does cloud load testing support local execution for API workloads?

Cloud load testing supports both local and cloud execution for API and UI workloads. You run JavaScript or TypeScript scripts locally for development and scale execution to the cloud to handle larger distributed user loads.

Why do I need thresholds in performance testing scripts?

Thresholds in performance testing scripts define pass or fail criteria for metrics during a test run. They validate whether web applications meet specific performance goals under load, enabling CI/CD pipelines to block deployments if thresholds are exceeded.

When should I use breakpoint testing for web application scalability?

Breakpoint testing identifies web application maximum capacity by gradually increasing load until failure. You use this test type to discover system limits and bottlenecks before production deployment, ensuring scalability configurations and thresholds are properly tuned.