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Playwright Skill
Playwright Skill is an open-source testing skill for Claude Code, published by lackeyjb. Its author describes it as: “Claude Code Skill for browser automation with Playwright. Model-invoked - Claude autonomously writes and executes custom automation for testing and validation.”. The project has 3.0k stars on GitHub and is available under the MIT license. Add it to your setup with `/plugin marketplace add lackeyjb/playwright-skill`.
Installation
Add Playwright Skill to your agent with:
/plugin marketplace add lackeyjb/playwright-skill Always review a skill's source before installing it. This command comes from the skill's public repository; the linked repo is the source of truth for exact setup steps.
When to use it
Reach for Playwright Skill when you want testing help from Claude Code without writing the same instructions every session. Load the skill and the agent picks it up automatically for relevant tasks.
Strengths
- Clear MIT license — safe to read and adapt
- Established project with 2,962 GitHub stars
- Declares compatibility with Claude Code
Topics
Frequently asked questions
- What does Playwright Skill do?
- Claude Code Skill for browser automation with Playwright. Model-invoked - Claude autonomously writes and executes custom automation for testing and validation.
- How do I install Playwright Skill?
- Run /plugin marketplace add lackeyjb/playwright-skill in your agent, then reload your skills. Review the source at https://github.com/lackeyjb/playwright-skill before installing.
- Is Playwright Skill free to use?
- Yes. Playwright Skill is free and open source under the MIT license, so you can read, run, and adapt it within that license's terms.
- Which agents does Playwright Skill work with?
- Playwright Skill declares compatibility with Claude Code. Agent Skills use a portable SKILL.md format, so other compatible clients can usually load it too.
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