Hey

hey is a tiny binary with minimal dependencies, making installation and usage straightforward via clear command-line options, as shown in the quick start examples.

Supports various HTTP methods, custom headers, request bodies, and authentication, allowing detailed load test setups without complex scripting, evidenced by the -m, -H, and -d flags.

Includes HTTP/2 testing capability with the -h2 flag, enabling performance assessment for contemporary web applications that leverage this protocol.

Offers precise request rate limiting per worker (-q) and duration-based testing (-z), simulating realistic traffic patterns without manual intervention.