Install k6

In this milestone, you install k6 on your machine. k6 has packages for Linux, macOS, and Windows, and you can also use a Docker container or download a standalone binary.

The installation method you choose depends on your operating system and preferences. k6 supports native installation via package managers for the best performance, or Docker for containerized environments.

To install k6, complete the following steps:

1. Choose your installation method based on your operating system:

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   Operating system	Installation method
   Linux (Debian/Ubuntu)	APT package manager
   Linux (Fedora/CentOS)	DNF/YUM package manager
   macOS	Homebrew
   Windows	Chocolatey, Winget, or MSI installer
   Any platform	Docker container or standalone binary

2. Install k6 using your chosen method:

   For Linux (Debian/Ubuntu):

   Bash Copy

   sudo gpg -k
   sudo gpg --no-default-keyring --keyring /usr/share/keyrings/k6-archive-keyring.gpg --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com:80 --recv-keys C5AD17C747E3415A3642D57D77C6C491D6AC1D69
   echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/k6-archive-keyring.gpg] https://dl.k6.io/deb stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/k6.list
   sudo apt-get update
   sudo apt-get install k6

   For Linux (Fedora/CentOS):

   Bash Copy

   sudo dnf install https://dl.k6.io/rpm/repo.rpm
   sudo dnf install k6

   For macOS:

   Bash Copy

   brew install k6

   For Windows (Chocolatey):

   powershell Copy

   choco install k6

   For Windows (Winget):

   powershell Copy

   winget install k6 --source winget

   For Docker:

   Bash Copy

   docker pull grafana/k6

   For Binary: Download the latest binary from the GitHub Releases page. For detailed steps, see Install k6 - Binary.

3. Verify the installation by checking the k6 version:

   Bash Copy

   k6 version

   If k6 is installed correctly, you should see version information displayed in your terminal.

   If you encounter installation issues, refer to the k6 installation troubleshooting guide.

In the next milestone, you’ll write your first k6 test script to perform HTTP requests and measure performance.