Does this skill require manual Playwright installation?

No, the skill includes an auto-install feature that sets up Playwright and its required dependencies on the first use.

Can I use this for cross-browser testing?

Absolutely. The skill provides direct access to Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit engines, as well as mobile device emulation via Playwright's device descriptors.

Does it support testing local development environments?

Yes, it uses a BASE_URL environment variable which can be pointed to localhost or any staging environment for local testing.

How are screenshots and assets managed?

By default, the skill is configured to save screenshots and other temporary assets to the /tmp directory for easy retrieval and review.

Can I run tests in a visible browser window?

Yes, while the skill defaults to headless mode for speed, you can trigger headed mode by specifying { headless: false } when you want to see the browser in action.

Playwright Browser Automation

Name: Playwright Browser Automation
Author: Light-Brands

byLight-Brands

Browser Automation

Automates web browser interactions, end-to-end testing, and UI verification using the Playwright framework.

About

The Playwright Browser skill empowers Claude to perform sophisticated browser-based tasks, ranging from automated UI testing and responsive design verification to complex login flow simulations. It provides a robust execution environment that supports multiple browser engines like Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit, featuring automatic setup and pre-configured environment variables for seamless integration into development and CI/CD workflows. Whether you need to capture screenshots, fill out complex forms, or debug network interactions, this skill provides the necessary infrastructure to interact with the web programmatically.

Key Features

Visual regression testing with automated screenshot capture and viewport resizing
Automated end-to-end testing for login flows and UI elements
Zero-config setup with automatic Playwright installation and pre-injected environment variables
0 GitHub stars
Cross-browser automation with Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit support
Advanced network mocking, authentication persistence, and multi-tab workflow support

Use Cases

Running automated E2E tests to verify application functionality across different screen sizes
Capturing screenshots of specific page states for visual debugging or documentation
Simulating user behavior for complex multi-step workflows like sign-up or checkout processes

About

Key Features

Visual regression testing with automated screenshot capture and viewport resizing
Automated end-to-end testing for login flows and UI elements
Zero-config setup with automatic Playwright installation and pre-injected environment variables
0 GitHub stars
Cross-browser automation with Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit support
Advanced network mocking, authentication persistence, and multi-tab workflow support

Use Cases

Running automated E2E tests to verify application functionality across different screen sizes
Capturing screenshots of specific page states for visual debugging or documentation
Simulating user behavior for complex multi-step workflows like sign-up or checkout processes