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LitmusChaos
What it is
LitmusChaos is an open-source chaos engineering platform for finding infrastructure weaknesses through controlled tests. It is designed for developers, Kubernetes developers, and SREs. Experiments can be arranged in sequence or in parallel, scheduled, browsed, and reviewed with analytics. ChaosHub provides tested, tunable experiments, while probes let users define and verify steady-state hypotheses within a scenario. Litmus exports Prometheus metrics so teams can assess experiment impact through in-house dashboards or external visualization and APM tools. The project offers installation on a user's own cluster, with Helm as an option, as well as hosted SaaS. Documentation describes a Backstage plugin for displaying experiments, Chaos Hubs, environments, and runs. The Litmus MCP Server works with compatible Model Context Protocol clients, including Claude Desktop, to discover, run, and observe experiments; the homepage says it uses tokens and scoped access. Litmus is identified as a CNCF-hosted open-source project and a CNCF Incubating Project. The listed hosted SaaS and open-source plans are both free.
For and against
For
- Experiments can run sequentially or in parallel.
- ChaosHub offers tested, tunable experiments.
- Probes check steady-state hypotheses.
- Prometheus metrics support impact assessment.
- Both listed plans are free.
Against
- The open-source option requires installation on your own cluster.
- MCP Server use requires a compatible Model Context Protocol client.
The verdict
LitmusChaos offers experiment orchestration, probes, analytics, and Prometheus metrics, with hosted and self-installed options. Its project is identified as a CNCF Incubating Project.
Who it suits
LitmusChaos suits developers, Kubernetes developers, and SREs who want to run controlled chaos experiments. Teams can choose hosted SaaS or install the open-source platform on their own cluster.
Plans and prices
Hosted SaaS
Free hosted SaaS
Read 5 Oct 2026 · litmuschaos.io
Open-source LitmusChaos
Open-source platform · install on your own cluster
Read 5 Oct 2026 · litmuschaos.io
On the record
- AI integration
- The Litmus MCP Server works with clients supporting Model Context Protocol, including Claude Desktop, to discover, run, and observe experiments.litmuschaos.io · read 5 Oct 2026
- ChaosHub
- ChaosHub hosts tested, tunable, declarative chaos experiments for getting started.litmuschaos.io · read 5 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- The homepage offers getting started on a user's own cluster and shows Helm as an installation option.litmuschaos.io · read 5 Oct 2026
- Experiments
- Chaos experiments can be chained in sequence or parallel and are declarative, schedulable, browsable, and accompanied by analytics.litmuschaos.io · read 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The project documentation describes a Backstage plugin for displaying Litmus experiments, Chaos Hubs, environments, and experiment runs.docs.litmuschaos.io · read 5 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The site describes Litmus as designed for developers, Kubernetes developers, and SREs.litmuschaos.io · read 5 Oct 2026
- Observability
- Litmus exports Prometheus metrics so users can assess chaos impact through in-house dashboards or external visualization and APM tools.litmuschaos.io · read 5 Oct 2026
- Probes
- Litmus probes let users define and verify steady-state hypotheses as part of chaos scenarios.litmuschaos.io · read 5 Oct 2026
- Project status
- The homepage identifies Litmus as a CNCF-hosted open-source project and says it is a CNCF Incubating Project.litmuschaos.io · read 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Litmus is an open-source chaos engineering platform for identifying infrastructure weaknesses through controlled chaos tests.litmuschaos.io · read 5 Oct 2026
- Security
- The homepage says the MCP Server uses tokens and scoped access for safer experimentation workflows.litmuschaos.io · read 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The homepage invites users to join the Litmus Slack workspace for live conversation and quick questions.litmuschaos.io · read 5 Oct 2026
