Does this skill require Playwright to be installed manually?

The skill includes a built-in setup command ('npm run setup') that handles the installation of Playwright and the necessary Chromium browser binaries automatically.

Can I see the browser while the automation is running?

Yes, the skill uses a visible browser window by default (headless: false) so you can monitor the automation and debug interactions in real-time.

Does it support custom HTTP headers for authentication?

Yes, you can configure custom headers via environment variables to identify automated traffic or provide authentication tokens to your backend.

Where are the generated test scripts stored?

To keep your workspace clean, all generated Playwright scripts are written to the system's /tmp directory rather than your project folder.

Can it test local development servers?

Yes. The skill features a critical workflow step that auto-detects running local dev servers, allowing it to automatically target the correct localhost URL.

Playwright Browser Automation

Name: Playwright Browser Automation
Author: prof-ramos

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Browser Automation

Automates browser interactions, website testing, and web functionality validation using Playwright.

This skill empowers Claude to perform end-to-end browser automation and testing by dynamically generating and executing Playwright scripts. It features intelligent local development server detection, support for responsive design testing across multiple viewports, and automated form submission or login flow validation. By running tests in a visible browser window with automatic cleanup of temporary files, it provides a seamless debugging experience for developers looking to verify web application behavior in real-time without cluttering their project directory.

Key Features

01Automatic local development server detection and URL parameterization

02Full-page screenshots and responsive design testing across custom viewports

03Broken link checking and web functionality validation

04Visible browser execution (non-headless) for real-time debugging and observation

05Automated form filling, login flow verification, and interaction testing

061 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01End-to-end testing of local web applications during development

02Visual regression testing and responsive UI verification across devices

03Automating repetitive web tasks like data entry or form submission

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add prof-ramos/.codex playwright-skill

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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