Do I need to manually install Playwright to use this?

The skill provides the logic and patterns; however, your local environment should have the Playwright Python package and browser binaries installed to execute the scripts.

How does it handle dynamic web applications?

It follows a 'Reconnaissance-Then-Action' pattern, prioritizing networkidle states and DOM inspection before attempting to execute actions on the page.

Does this skill support multi-server environments?

Yes, the included with_server.py script can manage multiple servers simultaneously, such as a separate backend and frontend, ensuring they are ready before tests run.

Can I see what the browser is doing during a test?

While the skill runs in headless mode for efficiency, you can use built-in commands to capture full-page screenshots to visually inspect the rendered state.

Web Application Testing

Name: Web Application Testing
Author: ttmouse

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Security & Testing

Automates local web application testing and UI debugging using Playwright and managed server lifecycles.

About

This skill enables Claude to perform comprehensive end-to-end testing of local web applications by integrating Playwright automation with an intelligent server management layer. It simplifies complex workflows like coordinating frontend and backend servers, capturing screenshots for visual debugging, and navigating dynamic DOM states. By utilizing a structured 'Reconnaissance-Then-Action' pattern, the skill ensures reliable interactions with modern web apps while keeping the context window clean through the use of optimized helper scripts.

Key Features

Reconnaissance-Then-Action workflow for reliable dynamic application testing
Built-in scripts for element discovery and browser console log monitoring
Native Playwright integration for robust frontend interaction and verification
25 GitHub stars
Visual debugging through full-page screenshot capture and DOM inspection
Automated server lifecycle management for single and multi-server environments

Use Cases

Debugging complex UI behaviors and CSS selector issues in dynamic apps
Verifying frontend functionality and user flows during local development
Automating regression tests that require synchronized backend and frontend services

About

Key Features

Reconnaissance-Then-Action workflow for reliable dynamic application testing
Built-in scripts for element discovery and browser console log monitoring
Native Playwright integration for robust frontend interaction and verification
25 GitHub stars
Visual debugging through full-page screenshot capture and DOM inspection
Automated server lifecycle management for single and multi-server environments

Use Cases

Debugging complex UI behaviors and CSS selector issues in dynamic apps
Verifying frontend functionality and user flows during local development
Automating regression tests that require synchronized backend and frontend services