playwright

Automate browser navigation, form filling, and artifact capture via Playwright CLI.

Updated Nov 8, 2025

Search Tags:#Playwright #CLI #artifacts #snapshots #automate #browser-automation

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/10knamesmore/dotfiles --skill playwright-10knamesmore

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: playwright
Source: https://github.com/10knamesmore/dotfiles/tree/main/general/skills/playwright
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/10knamesmore/dotfiles --skill playwright-10knamesmore

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @playwright/mcp, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables users to automate a real browser from the terminal using Playwright CLI.

Core Features & Use Cases

CLI-first automation with playwright-cli or the bundled wrapper script to run browser actions from the command line.
Snapshot-based workflows to stabilize element references and capture consistent results across navigations.
Multi-tab and form-interaction workflows with artifact capture (screenshots, traces) for debugging and validation.

Quick Start

export CODEX_HOME="${CODEX_HOME:-$HOME/.codex}" export PWCLI="$CODEX_HOME/skills/playwright/scripts/playwright_cli.sh" Use the wrapper script to drive a browser: "$PWCLI" open https://playwright.dev --headed "$PWCLI" snapshot "$PWCLI" click e15 "$PWCLI" type "Playwright" "$PWCLI" press Enter "$PWCLI" screenshot

Frequently Asked Questions about playwright

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate browser actions from the terminal?▼

Automate browser actions from the terminal by executing Playwright CLI commands through a bundled wrapper script, enabling navigation, form filling, and artifact capture directly from the command line.

Do I need Playwright globally installed to run browser automation scripts?▼

Playwright does not need to be globally installed because the skill provides a bundled wrapper script that executes the playwright-cli even without a global installation on your system.

What is the best way to capture screenshots and traces during browser automation?▼

The best way to capture screenshots and traces during browser automation is to use snapshot-based workflows via the Playwright CLI, which stabilizes element references and captures artifacts for debugging.

Can I interact with multiple tabs and fill forms using Playwright CLI?▼

Yes, you can interact with multiple tabs and fill forms using Playwright CLI, which supports multi-tab workflows, form interactions, and artifact capture across single and multi-tab sessions.

What are the requirements to run Playwright browser automation from the command line?▼

To run Playwright browser automation from the command line, you need Node.js and npm installed to provide npx, which the wrapper script uses to execute the playwright-cli commands.