playwright-qa-cli

Automate end-to-end web app QA testing with Playwright CLI and generate REPORT.md.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/swallville/tax-calculator --skill playwright-qa-cli-swallville
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Skill: playwright-qa-cli
Source: https://github.com/swallville/tax-calculator/tree/main/.claude/skills/playwright-qa-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/swallville/tax-calculator --skill playwright-qa-cli-swallville

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automates end-to-end QA testing for web applications by provisioning a test user, logging in, navigating target pages, capturing screenshots, and generating a REPORT.md.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provisions a test user and logs in via the CLI to establish authenticated sessions for repeatable tests.
  • Navigates to specified routes, captures screenshots at each step, and validates UI behavior across pages.
  • Generates a REPORT.md summarizing steps, outcomes, and any failures; supports VERIFY and CHECK modes for bug reproduction and fix verification.
  • Suitable for any page or user flow and is triggered from pre-fix and post-fix ticket workflows.

Quick Start

Provision a test user, sign in, navigate to the target page, capture screenshots, and generate the REPORT.md in one run.

Frequently Asked Questions about playwright-qa-cli

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

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How do I automate headless QA testing for a web application?

You can automate end-to-end QA testing by using the Playwright CLI to provision a test user, log in, navigate target pages, and capture screenshots. The workflow generates a REPORT.md summarizing steps, outcomes, and failures for bug reproduction and fix verification.

Can I use Playwright CLI to reproduce and verify bug fixes?

Yes, Playwright CLI supports VERIFY and CHECK modes specifically for bug reproduction and fix verification. You can trigger these modes from pre-fix and post-fix ticket workflows to capture screenshots and generate a REPORT.md validating the outcomes.

Do I need to manually provision a test user before running Playwright end-to-end tests?

No, manual provisioning is not required. The Skill provides a workflow via references/provision.md to automatically provision a test user and establish authenticated sessions, relying on local configuration defined in CONFIG.md for repeatable test execution.

What is the best way to generate visual evidence and reports for web UI testing?

Generating visual evidence and reports is best handled by automating route navigation and screenshot capture at each step. This Skill produces a REPORT.md that summarizes steps, outcomes, and failures, serving as test artifact evidence for pre-fix and post-fix scenarios.

What dependencies do I need to run Playwright QA automation from the command line?

Running Playwright QA automation requires Bash tooling and the Playwright CLI. You must also configure local settings in CONFIG.md, and optionally use the provision.md workflow if you need to provision a test user for authenticated session testing.