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k6 for Mac

Modern load testing tool, using Go and JavaScript

Quick answer: k6 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install k6. It is distributed under the AGPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 4,841 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What k6 is

k6 is a command-line tool for macOS: modern load testing tool, using Go and JavaScript.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the AGPL-3.0-or-later licence.

How to install k6

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install k6.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install k6 on Mac?

Run brew install k6 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is k6 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the AGPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Does k6 run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is k6?

It was installed 4,841 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #336 in this catalogue.

What version of k6 is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.3.0.