Summary

This project provides a Claude Code Skill enabling autonomous browser automation via Playwright. It empowers Claude to generate and execute custom scripts for testing, validation, and complex multi-step flows on-the-fly, offering a powerful, model-driven approach to browser interaction for users.

How It Works

Claude interprets user requests for browser automation and autonomously crafts bespoke Playwright code. A universal executor (run.js) ensures correct module resolution, and automation typically runs with a visible browser (headless: false) for real-time feedback. Results are presented with console logs and screenshots.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Primary install / run command: Recommended installation via Claude Code plugin system (/plugin add lackeyjb/playwright-skill, /plugin install playwright-skill@playwright-skill, then npm run setup within the skill directory). Manual installation via git clone or release download is also supported.
• Non-default prerequisites and dependencies: Node.js >= 14.0.0. Playwright and Chromium are installed via the npm run setup command.
• Estimated setup time or resource footprint: Running npm run setup installs dependencies and the Chromium browser.
• Links: Relevant documentation includes SKILL.md (concise), API_REFERENCE.md (full Playwright API reference), and general information on Claude Skills and Plugins.

Highlighted Details

• Enables Claude to write custom Playwright code for any automation task.
• Browser is visible by default (headless: false) for real-time observation.
• Universal executor (run.js) prevents module resolution errors.
• Progressive disclosure of documentation via SKILL.md and full API reference (API_REFERENCE.md).
• Includes optional utility functions for common tasks.

Maintenance & Community

Contributions are welcomed via pull requests, with guidelines provided in CONTRIBUTING.md. No specific community channels (e.g., Discord, Slack) or sponsor mentions are detailed in the provided README.

Licensing & Compatibility

The project is released under the MIT License, which is generally permissive for commercial use and integration into closed-source projects.

Limitations & Caveats

The skill operates within the Claude AI ecosystem. Troubleshooting may involve ensuring correct installation via npm run setup and execution through run.js. Default configuration includes a 30s timeout and headless: false.