---
title: "k6 Load Testing and Performance Benchmarking Tool"
description: "A modern open-source load testing tool from Grafana Labs, written in Go with JavaScript scripting. Enables developers to write performance tests as code, run HTTP/WebSocket/gRPC load tests, and integrate results with Grafana Cloud for analysis."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/grafana/k6"
category:
  - "Developer Tools"
framework:
  - "Custom Agents"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "grafana/k6"
  github_stars: 30253
---

# k6 Load Testing and Performance Benchmarking Tool

A modern open-source load testing tool from Grafana Labs, written in Go with JavaScript scripting. Enables developers to write performance tests as code, run HTTP/WebSocket/gRPC load tests, and integrate results with Grafana Cloud for analysis.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/k6-load-testing-performance-benchmarking-tool/)