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locust for Mac

Scalable user load testing tool written in Python

Quick answer: locust is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install locust. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 290 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What locust is

locust is a command-line tool for macOS: scalable user load testing tool written in Python.

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

How to install locust

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install locust on Mac?

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

Is locust open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does locust 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 locust?

It was installed 290 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2072 in this catalogue.

What version of locust is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.47.0.