playwright-skill

Playwright automates browser testing by writing deterministic scripts that execute UI interactions like form submission, navigation, and login flows. This Skill auto-detects local dev servers, generates test scripts to /tmp, and runs them with a visible browser for immediate feedback and debugging.

Yes. This Skill auto-detects available dev servers on localhost, eliminating manual URL configuration. You supply a test script or inline code, and it executes against the detected server with environment-driven parameters for headers and timeouts.

Write a Playwright script targeting your specific forms and authentication flows, then run it through this Skill's universal executor. It handles server detection, script generation, and visible browser execution, reducing setup friction for responsiveness and UX validation.

Playwright must be installed as a Node.js dependency. This Skill includes a setup command (npm run setup) that installs dependencies and configures the universal runner, so you only need Node.js available in your environment.

Yes. URLs are configurable via environment variables, allowing you to reuse the same test scripts across local development, staging, and production environments without modifying the test code.

The Skill executes Playwright commands with configurable timeouts driven by environment settings. Failed assertions or timeouts surface browser output and error details, visible in the running browser for immediate debugging and iteration.