Does this skill require manual Playwright installation?

No, the skill includes an auto-install feature that handles Playwright and its dependencies on the first run, requiring no manual setup.

Which browser engines are supported by this skill?

The skill supports all major engines provided by Playwright: Chromium (Chrome/Edge), Firefox, and WebKit (Safari).

How are environment-specific URLs handled?

The skill uses injected variables like BASE_URL, which can be configured via environment variables, making it easy to switch between local, staging, and production sites.

Can I see the browser actions as they happen?

Yes, while the skill defaults to headless mode for performance, you can enable headed mode to visually observe the browser window during script execution.

Can I use this for complex flows like logging into a site?

Absolutely. The skill is designed to handle multi-step interactions, including form submission, authentication persistence, and multi-tab navigation.

Playwright Browser Automation

Name: Playwright Browser Automation
Author: Light-Brands

byLight-Brands

Browser Automation

Automates web browsers to perform end-to-end testing, UI inspections, and high-quality screenshots directly within Claude Code.

About

The Playwright Browser skill enables Claude to interact with and control web browsers using the powerful Playwright framework. It streamlines the process of writing and executing automation scripts for Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit, allowing developers to perform complex tasks like UI testing, form filling, and visual verification without leaving their terminal. With built-in support for environment-specific configurations and automatic dependency management, it simplifies the transition from manual browser testing to automated, AI-driven web workflows.

Key Features

Headless and headed execution modes for both speed and visual debugging
Zero-config setup with automatic Playwright installation on first use
Multi-browser support including Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit engines
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Capability to capture screenshots and manage viewports for responsive testing
Injected environment variables for seamless CI/CD and local development

Use Cases

Scripting complex multi-step user journeys like authentication and checkout flows
Generating screenshots of web pages for visual audits and documentation
Automating regression tests and verifying UI components across different browsers

About

Key Features

Headless and headed execution modes for both speed and visual debugging
Zero-config setup with automatic Playwright installation on first use
Multi-browser support including Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit engines
0 GitHub stars
Capability to capture screenshots and manage viewports for responsive testing
Injected environment variables for seamless CI/CD and local development

Use Cases

Scripting complex multi-step user journeys like authentication and checkout flows
Generating screenshots of web pages for visual audits and documentation
Automating regression tests and verifying UI components across different browsers