# k6

> Use this tool when you need to load test APIs or web applications. It simulates concurrent virtual users, measures response times and throughput, and identifies performance bottlenecks under realistic traffic patterns.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/k6  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/k6

## Description

Load testing tool for APIs and websites. Write tests in JavaScript, simulate thousands of virtual users, and analyze performance.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.30
- **Verification tier:** unverified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-02

## Facts

- **Version:** 0.49.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** container
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** other
- **Tags:** testing, load-testing, performance, api
- **Updated:** 2026-09-02

## Source

- **Source listing:** MCP Registry

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "k6"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/k6` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/k6/pull`

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