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name: playwright-browser-automation description: Browser automation with Playwright for testing and validation. Use when user asks to test a page, verify UI, take screenshots, check responsive design, fill forms, or validate web functionality. Writes and executes custom automation scripts.

Playwright Browser Automation

Claude Code skill for browser automation with Playwright. Model-invoked - Claude autonomously writes and executes custom automation for testing and validation.

Features

• Any Automation Task: Claude writes custom code for your specific request
• Visible Browser by Default: See automation in real-time with headless: false
• Comprehensive Testing: Visual, interaction, and validation testing

When to Use

• Test a web page or feature
• Verify UI elements and layouts
• Take screenshots at different viewports
• Check responsive design
• Fill out and submit forms
• Test navigation flows
• Validate form inputs and errors
• Check for broken links or missing images

Usage Examples

Test Any Page

Copy"Test the homepage"
"Check if the contact form works"
"Verify the signup flow"

Visual Testing

Copy"Take screenshots of the dashboard in mobile and desktop"
"Test responsive design across different viewports"

Interaction Testing

Copy"Fill out the registration form and submit it"
"Click through the main navigation"
"Test the search functionality"

Validation

Copy"Check for broken links"
"Verify all images load"
"Test form validation"

Project Integration

This project uses Playwright for E2E testing:

Copy# Run all E2E tests
npm run test:e2e

# Run specific test file
npx playwright test e2e/specific.spec.ts

# Run with UI mode
npx playwright test --ui

# Run with headed browser (visible)
npx playwright test --headed

# Generate tests interactively
npx playwright codegen http://localhost:3000

Writing Playwright Tests

Copyimport { test, expect } from "@playwright/test";

test("example test", async ({ page }) => {
  await page.goto("/");
  
  // Click an element
  await page.click('button[type="submit"]');
  
  // Fill a form
  await page.fill('input[name="email"]', 'test@example.com');
  
  // Assert content
  await expect(page.locator("h1")).toContainText("Welcome");
  
  // Take screenshot
  await page.screenshot({ path: "screenshot.png" });
});

Tips

• Use data-testid attributes for reliable selectors
• Use waitForLoadState("networkidle") for dynamic content
• Use test.slow() for tests that need more time
• Use test.skip() for flaky tests in CI