How to Use the Grafana k6 Cloud (Load Testing) MCP in Claude

Q: Can I abort a test run from Claude Desktop?

Yes, you use the stoptestrun tool to kill any active job immediately. It prevents wasted test credits if you spot an error early.

Trigger performance tests and audit metrics directly inside Claude Desktop without switching tabs or context.

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Connect Grafana k6 Cloud (Load Testing) MCP to Claude Desktop

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Run performance tests from Claude Desktop

Trigger your performance suite using `start_test_run` whenever you need a baseline. You no longer have to jump into the web console to manually kick off a load test for your latest build. Keep track of your test status with `list_runs` to see exactly when your environment finishes processing. It saves you from checking the dashboard every two minutes just to see if the job is still active.

Audit test thresholds within the chat

Check if your latest deployment passed critical performance benchmarks by invoking `get_run_thresholds`. It gives you the raw pass/fail data for every check you defined in your script. Compare these results against previous runs by using `get_run` to pull historical context. You get the full picture of your system stability without leaving your chat window.

Monitor system behavior under load

Retrieve granular performance data like `http_req_duration` or `data_received` using `get_run_metrics` to pinpoint where your app stutters. This lets you spot regressions before they hit your users. Identify which specific test scripts are causing latency spikes by using `list_tests` to map run IDs to your codebase. You handle the performance tuning while the MCP Server handles the data gathering.

Setup guide

Set up Grafana k6 Cloud (Load Testing) MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Grafana k6 Cloud (Load Testing) MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Grafana k6 Cloud (Load Testing) MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under grafana-k6-cloud-load-testing-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "grafana-k6-cloud-load-testing-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Grafana k6 Cloud (Load Testing) MCP in Claude Desktop

Yes. You can use the provided tools to pull metrics and thresholds into your current chat session. This allows you to generate performance summaries based on real-time data.

You manage your API access via the configuration file. Ensure your environment variables are set so the server can talk to the platform securely.

Absolutely. Since the MCP Server runs as a subprocess, it communicates directly with the API from your workstation. It keeps your testing workflow local to your development environment.

Yes, you use the `stop_test_run` tool to kill any active job immediately. It prevents wasted test credits if you spot an error early.

Your performance metrics and test configurations stay within your local session and the secure API connection. The server only transmits the specific test data you request.

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