replit-load-scale
Installation
SKILL.md
Replit Load & Scale
Overview
Load testing, scaling strategies, and capacity planning for Replit deployments. Covers Autoscale behavior tuning, Reserved VM right-sizing, cold start optimization, database connection scaling, and capacity benchmarking.
Prerequisites
- Replit app deployed (Autoscale or Reserved VM)
- Load testing tool: k6, autocannon, or curl
- Health endpoint implemented
Replit Scaling Model
| Deployment Type | Scaling Behavior | Cold Start | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autoscale | 0 to N instances based on traffic | Yes (5-30s) | Variable traffic |
| Reserved VM | Fixed resources, always-on | No | Consistent traffic |
| Static | CDN-backed, infinite scale | No | Frontend assets |