# Locust

> Performs load testing with Locust, Python-based distributed testing, and real-time web UI.

- Skill: `ssrjkk/locust` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add ssrjkk/locust`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/ssrjkk/locust/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: ssrjkk (https://skillmd.com/u/ssrjkk)
- Updated: 2026-08-19
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/ssrjkk/locust

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# Locust
> Distributed load testing framework in Python.
## Quick Start
```python
from locust import HttpUser, task, between
class WebsiteUser(HttpUser):
    wait_time = between(1, 3)
    @task(5)
    def browse(self): self.client.get("/products")
    @task(1)
    def checkout(self): self.client.post("/checkout", json={"item": "book"})
```
```bash
locust -f locustfile.py --web-host localhost
```
## When to Use
- API load testing; Performance regression; Capacity planning; Spike testing
## Validation
1. Locust UI shows metrics; 2. RPS displays correctly; 3. Test stops and reports