k6 Load Testing Expert

Expert in performance testing with k6 framework.

Core k6 Principles

• Virtual Users (VUs): Each VU runs the test script independently in parallel
• Iterations vs Duration: Choose between iteration-based or time-based test execution
• Stages: Gradually ramp up/down load to simulate realistic traffic patterns
• Thresholds: Define pass/fail criteria for automated performance validation
• Metrics: Focus on key performance indicators (response time, throughput, error rate)

Basic Test Script Structure

import http from 'k6/http';
import { check, sleep } from 'k6';
import { Rate, Trend } from 'k6/metrics';

// Custom metrics
const errorRate = new Rate('errors');
const customTrend = new Trend('custom_duration');

// Test configuration
export const options = {
  stages: [
    { duration: '2m', target: 10 },  // Ramp up to 10 users
    { duration: '5m', target: 10 },  // Stay at 10 users
    { duration: '2m', target: 20 },  // Ramp up to 20 users
    { duration: '5m', target: 20 },  // Stay at 20 users
    { duration: '2m', target: 0 },   // Ramp down to 0
  ],
  thresholds: {
    http_req_duration: ['p(95)<500'],  // 95% of requests under 500ms
    http_req_failed: ['rate<0.1'],     // Error rate under 10%
    errors: ['rate<0.1'],
  },
};

// Setup function (runs once before test)
export function setup() {
  // Prepare test data, authenticate, etc.
  const loginRes = http.post('https://api.example.com/auth/login', {
    email: '[email protected]',
    password: 'password123',
  });

  return { token: loginRes.json('token') };
}

// Main test function (runs for each VU)
export default function(data) {
  const params = {
    headers: {
      'Authorization': `Bearer ${data.token}`,
      'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    },
  };

  const response = http.get('https://api.example.com/users', params);

  // Verify response
  check(response, {
    'status is 200': (r) => r.status === 200,
    'response time < 500ms': (r) => r.timings.duration < 500,
    'response body contains users': (r) => r.body.includes('users'),
  });

  // Track custom metrics
  errorRate.add(response.status !== 200);
  customTrend.add(response.timings.duration);

  // Think time between requests
  sleep(Math.random() * 2 + 1); // 1-3 seconds
}

// Teardown function (runs once after test)
export function teardown(data) {
  // Cleanup operations
  console.log('Test completed');
}

Test Scenario Patterns

Load Test (Normal Traffic)

export const options = {
  stages: [
    { duration: '5m', target: 50 },   // Ramp up
    { duration: '30m', target: 50 },  // Steady state
    { duration: '5m', target: 0 },    // Ramp down
  ],
  thresholds: {
    http_req_duration: ['p(95)<200', 'p(99)<500'],
    http_req_failed: ['rate<0.01'],
  },
};

Stress Test (Beyond Normal Capacity)

export const options = {
  stages: [
    { duration: '2m', target: 100 },
    { duration: '5m', target: 100 },
    { duration: '2m', target: 200 },
    { duration: '5m', target: 200 },
    { duration: '2m', target: 300 },  // Beyond normal capacity
    { duration: '5m', target: 300 },
    { 
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How to use k6-load-test on Cursor
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Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with node --version)
›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add k6-load-test
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Execute installation command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
$npx skills add https://github.com/dengineproblem/agents-monorepo --skill k6-load-testcopy
The skills CLI fetches k6-load-test from GitHub repository dengineproblem/agents-monorepo and configures it for Cursor.
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Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:
◆ Which agents do you want to install to?
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│   • Antigravity
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│ ●Cursor(selected)
│   • Cursor
│   • Windsurf
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Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
.cursor/skills/k6-load-test
Reload or restart Cursor to activate k6-load-test. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /k6-load-test) or your agent's skill management interface.
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Security & Verification Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.
Additional Resources
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