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Description:
HTTP load testing application written in Rust

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.8.3@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: http load-testing benchmark rust performance dev-tools

Install: brew install drill

About:
Drill is a HTTP load testing application written in Rust, designed to simulate concurrent requests to web services. It allows developers to benchmark application performance and identify bottlenecks under heavy traffic. The tool features a simple YAML configuration syntax for defining complex request chains and scenarios.

Key Features:

YAML-based configuration for easy scenario definition
Supports concurrent request execution for realistic load simulation
Provides detailed benchmark reports and metrics
Written in Rust for high performance and memory safety
Supports dynamic variable injection and request chaining

Use Cases:

Load testing web APIs to determine maximum throughput
Benchmarking server performance under concurrent connections
Simulating real-world user traffic patterns for stress testing
Validating application scalability before production deployment

Alternatives:

wrk – Drill offers YAML configuration vs wrk's Lua scripting, making it more accessible for simple scenarios
k6 – Drill is a single binary with no dependencies vs k6's JavaScript-based approach requiring a runtime
ab (ApacheBench) – Drill provides more advanced features like request chaining and dynamic variables vs ab's simpler single-request focus

License: GPL-3.0-or-later

Dependencies: openssl@3

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

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