k6 Raintank Inc. d.b.a. Grafana Labs
winget install --id=k6.k6 -e k6 is a developer-centric, free and open-source load testing tool built for making performance testing a productive and enjoyable experience. Using k6, you"ll be able to catch performance regression and problems earlier, allowing you to build resilient systems and robust applications.
k6 is a developer-centric, free and open-source load testing tool designed to simplify performance testing while ensuring high-quality results. Built to enhance the development experience, k6 empowers teams to identify and resolve performance issues early in the development cycle, enabling the creation of resilient systems and robust applications.
Key Features:
- Cross-platform compatibility, allowing seamless use on various operating systems.
- Scripting in JavaScript for intuitive and flexible test authoring.
- Support for multiple protocols, including HTTP, WebSocket, gRPC, and GraphQL.
- Integration with CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous performance testing.
- The ability to run tests locally, in the cloud, or across distributed environments.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for developers, site reliability engineers (SREs), and QA professionals seeking reliable performance insights. k6 provides a scalable solution for teams of all sizes, enabling early detection of performance bottlenecks and ensuring applications can handle real-world traffic demands. Its CLI-driven approach and open-source nature make it accessible and adaptable to diverse testing needs.
Available via winget for easy installation, k6 is a powerful tool for enhancing application reliability and user experience through efficient load testing.