playwright-skill

Generate and execute Playwright browser test scripts with dev-server auto-detection.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/luke-selrai/openclaw-workshop-kit --skill playwright-skill-luke-selrai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: playwright-skill
Source: https://github.com/luke-selrai/openclaw-workshop-kit/tree/main/skills/playwright-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/luke-selrai/openclaw-workshop-kit --skill playwright-skill-luke-selrai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates browser tasks and testing by generating and executing Playwright scripts, eliminating repetitive manual browser interactions and speeding up QA and validation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Auto-detects running dev servers: automatically finds local dev servers and selects the correct URL for testing.
  • Writes test scripts to /tmp/playwright-test-*.js and executes them through the universal run.js wrapper for clean workspace.
  • Visible by default: runs in non-headless mode for debugging and iterative development.
  • Supports all Playwright engines: chromium, firefox, and webkit for cross-browser testing.
  • Use cases include website testing, form automation, login flows, responsive design checks, and reliability validations across local and remote targets.

Quick Start

Describe your browser task to Claude Code and it will auto-detect dev servers, generate a /tmp/playwright-test-*.js script, and run it through the universal executor.

Frequently Asked Questions about playwright-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate browser testing with Playwright?▼

Automate browser testing with Playwright by generating custom JavaScript scripts that execute interactions like form automation and login flows through a universal runtime executor. Scripts are written to a temporary directory and run automatically once generated.

Can I test a local dev server with Playwright automatically?▼

Yes, you can test a local dev server with Playwright through automatic dev-server detection. The tool finds running local dev servers and selects the correct URL for testing without requiring manual URL input.

Does Playwright browser automation run in headless mode?▼

Playwright browser automation runs in non-headless mode by default, keeping the browser visible for debugging and iterative development. This allows you to watch automated interactions unfold in real-time during website testing.

What do I need to run Playwright scripts for web automation?▼

You need a Node.js runtime to run Playwright scripts for web automation. If Playwright is missing from the environment, it installs automatically before executing the generated test scripts.

Can I run cross-browser testing with Playwright for responsive design checks?▼

Yes, you can run cross-browser testing with Playwright for responsive design checks using chromium, firefox, and webkit engines. The tool supports validating UX and reliability across all supported browsers on local or remote targets.