Agent skill · data analytics · jeremylongshore
running-load-tests
Create and execute load tests for performance validation using k6, JMeter,
Why this skill is useful
Generates load test scripts for k6, JMeter, and Artillery that are tailored to specific application scenarios, which the AI wouldn't reliably create on its own.
What it needs
Requires artillery, jmeter, k6 installed locally. About 3k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 2,604 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Load Test Runner Create and execute load tests using k6, JMeter, and Artillery to validate application performance under stress, spike, soak, and scalability scenarios. Overview This skill empowers Claude to automate the creation and execution of load tests, ensuring applications can handle expected traffic and identify potential performance bottlenecks. It streamlines the process of defining test scenarios, generating scripts, and executing tests for comprehensive performance validation. How It Works 1. Analyze Application: Claude analyzes the user's request to understand the application's endpoints and critical paths. 2. Identify Test Scenarios: Claude identifies relevant test scenarios, such as baseline load, stress test, spike test, soak test, or scalability test, based on the user's requirements. 3. Generate Load Test Scripts: Claude generates load test scripts (k6, JMeter, Artillery, etc.) based on the selected scenarios and application details. 4. Define Performance Thresholds: Claude defines performance thresholds and provides execution instructions for the generated scripts. When to Use This Skill This skill activates when you need to: Create load tests for a web application or API. Validate the performance of an application under different load conditions. Identify performance bottlenecks and breaking points. Examples Example 1: Creating a Stress Test User request: "Create a stress test for the /api/users endpoint to simulate 1000 concurrent users." The skill will: 1. Analyze the request and identify the need for a stress test on the /api/users endpoint. 2. Generate a k6 script that simulates 1000 concurrent users hitting the /api/users endpoint. Example 2: Validating Performance After a Code Change User request: "Validate the performance of the application after the recent code changes with a baseline load test." The skill will: 1. Identify the need for a baseline load test to validate performance. 2. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills jeremylongshore/running-load-tests