run-playwright

Drive live browser sessions via playwright-cli for web automation.

11|Updated Mar 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yigitkonur/skills-by-yigitkonur --skill run-playwright
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: run-playwright
Source: https://github.com/yigitkonur/skills-by-yigitkonur/tree/main/skills/run-playwright
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yigitkonur/skills-by-yigitkonur --skill run-playwright

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to interact with live web browsers directly from your terminal, enabling complex navigation, form interactions, and data capture without writing traditional test scripts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Live Browser Control: Navigate websites, fill forms, click buttons, and manage tabs using a command-line interface.
  • Interactive Debugging: Inspect page elements, capture screenshots, and debug issues in real-time.
  • Use Case: Automate the process of filling out a multi-step online application, capturing screenshots at each stage, and verifying form submissions directly from your terminal.

Quick Start

Use the run-playwright skill to open 'https://example.com' and take a full-page screenshot named 'example-page.png'.

Frequently Asked Questions about run-playwright

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I control a live browser from my terminal for web automation?

This Skill enables live browser control from your terminal by driving a browser session via the playwright-cli, allowing you to perform deterministic web automation, navigate websites, and fill forms without writing traditional test scripts.

Can I take screenshots and debug web pages interactively from the command line?

Yes, you can take screenshots and debug web pages interactively from the command line. The Skill supports capturing full-page screenshots, inspecting page elements, and interactive debugging via a terminal prompt for real-time issue resolution.

Do I need to install playwright-cli and browser binaries separately to use this?

Yes, using this Skill requires the separate installation of the playwright-cli package and its corresponding browser binaries to function properly. These dependencies must be installed in your environment before executing browser automation commands.

What is the best way to automate filling out a multi-step online application via CLI?

The best way to automate a multi-step online application via CLI is using this Skill to navigate forms, input data across multiple steps, capture verification screenshots at each stage, and manage tabs directly from your terminal prompt.

How does terminal browser automation compare to writing traditional Playwright test scripts?

Terminal browser automation allows you to interact with live web pages, inspect elements, and debug issues in real-time without writing script files, whereas traditional test scripts run predetermined automation steps without interactive terminal input.

When should I avoid using a live browser session for web scraping?

You should avoid using a live browser session for web scraping when you need to run large-scale, headless data extraction in the background, as this Skill focuses on interactive debugging and deterministic navigation via a visible terminal prompt.