load-tester

Automate k6 load tests for REST, GraphQL, and microservice web services.

Updated Mar 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Vivekmano27/agent-orchestrator --skill load-tester
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: load-tester
Source: https://github.com/Vivekmano27/agent-orchestrator/tree/main/plugins/project-orchestrator/skills/load-tester
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Vivekmano27/agent-orchestrator --skill load-tester

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Load Tester Skill automates performance and load testing to quantify concurrency, latency, and bottlenecks for modern web services.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end load testing with baseline, spike, and soak scenarios using popular tools like k6, Artillery, or Apache Bench.
  • Performance metrics collection and thresholds to guide capacity planning and reliability improvements.
  • Real-world guidance for interpreting results and identifying bottlenecks across REST, GraphQL, and microservice architectures.

Quick Start

Run a baseline load test against your local app using the provided k6 scripts.

Frequently Asked Questions about load-tester

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

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How do I run load testing for REST and GraphQL microservices?

You run load testing for REST and GraphQL microservices using k6 scripts with configurable thresholds and environment-driven targets to measure concurrency, latency, and bottlenecks. It supports local execution and CI pipelines with think-time pacing.

What is the difference between baseline, spike, and soak stress-testing scenarios?

Baseline stress-testing measures normal capacity limits, spike testing evaluates sudden traffic surges, and soak testing checks reliability gaps over extended periods. These scenarios identify capacity limits and reliability gaps across web service architectures.

Can I use k6 scripts to quantify concurrency and latency bottlenecks in CI pipelines?

Yes, you can use k6 scripts to quantify concurrency and latency bottlenecks in CI pipelines. The Skill relies on environment-driven targets and configurable thresholds to execute tests locally or in CI with think-time pacing and results reporting.

What's the best way to identify capacity limits and reliability gaps for web services?

The best way to identify capacity limits and reliability gaps is automating performance testing with k6 scripts. This approach quantifies concurrency and latency across baseline, spike, and soak scenarios to pinpoint bottlenecks in web services.

How do I interpret performance metrics and thresholds for capacity planning?

Interpreting performance metrics and thresholds for capacity planning involves analyzing collected latency and concurrency data against configurable thresholds. This guides capacity planning and reliability improvements by identifying bottlenecks across microservice architectures.