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load-test

Run load tests against staging environments using k6, Artillery, or Locust.

1|Updated Mar 15, 2026
Search Tags:#performance#baseline#load-testing#k6#locust#sla
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/paulingham/.claude --skill load-test-paulingham
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: load-test
Source: https://github.com/paulingham/.claude/tree/main/skills/load-test
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/paulingham/.claude --skill load-test-paulingham

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates performance verification by running structured load tests against staging environments to establish baselines, verify SLA targets, and detect regressions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Baseline performance metrics for future comparisons across services.
  • Flexible load scenarios using k6, Artillery, or Locust with automated result analysis.
  • Integrates with the pipeline after Verify to validate readiness before production.

Quick Start

Run a baseline load test against the staging environment to establish initial performance metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions about load-test

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate load testing against a staging environment?▼

You can automate load testing by running structured tests against staging environments to establish baselines and detect regressions. This applies after deployment readiness checks to validate performance before promoting to production.

What is the best way to verify SLA targets and establish a performance baseline?▼

Verifying SLA targets and baselining performance is done by running configurable load scenarios that measure service metrics against expected thresholds. This automated analysis establishes initial metrics for future regression comparisons.

Can I run load tests using k6, Artillery, and Locust to identify regressions?▼

Running load tests with k6, Artillery, or Locust is fully supported through configurable scenarios. The automated results analysis identifies performance regressions across services to guide optimization.

When do I need to run performance verification in my deployment pipeline?▼

Performance verification is needed after the Verify stage and before production deployment. Applying load tests at this point validates staging environment readiness and ensures no performance regressions reach production.

Does this load testing approach provide automated reporting for optimization guidance?▼

Automated reporting is provided alongside results baselining to guide optimization efforts. The reports analyze the load test outputs to highlight performance bottlenecks and verify SLA compliance across services.

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