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Question 1

What is Locust-MCP-Server?

Accepted Answer

Locust-MCP-Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation designed to integrate Locust load testing capabilities directly into AI-powered development environments, allowing developers to run load tests within their existing workflow.

Question 2

What parameters can I configure when running a Locust test with Locust-MCP-Server?

Accepted Answer

You can configure parameters such as the test file path, headless mode (UI or no UI), target host, test runtime, number of users, and the user spawn rate.

Question 3

What are the key features of Locust-MCP-Server?

Accepted Answer

Key features include seamless integration with the Model Context Protocol framework, support for both headless and UI modes, configurable test parameters, an easy-to-use API, and real-time test execution output.

Question 4

What are the prerequisites for using Locust-MCP-Server?

Accepted Answer

You need Python 3.13 or higher and the uv package manager installed.  A detailed installation guide for uv can be found at https://github.com/astral-sh/uv.

Question 5

How do I run Locust tests with MCP?

Accepted Answer

Configure the MCP server with the provided JSON specs in your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop). Then, instruct your LLM to run the tests (e.g., 'run locust test for hello.py'). The Locust MCP server uses the 'run_locust' tool to start the test.

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