Playwright Browser Automation

Free

Model-invoked Playwright automation for testing and validating web applications. *By [@lackeyjb](https://github.com/lackeyjb)*

FreeFree tier

Type

Open Source

Visit Website GitHub (40 stars)

About Playwright Browser Automation

Playwright Skill for Claude Code is a Claude Skill that enables Claude to autonomously write and execute Playwright browser automation scripts on-the-fly. It is designed for testing and validating web applications, from simple page tests to complex multi-step flows. Packaged as a Claude Code Plugin, it supports progressive disclosure—loading only minimal information needed for each task—and provides features like visible browser execution, zero module resolution errors, smart temp file management, and comprehensive helper utilities. The tool is open-source and free, hosted on GitHub under the repository lackeyjb/playwright-skill.

Key Features

Any automation task – Claude writes custom code for specific requests, not limited to pre-built scripts

Visible browser by default – see automation in real-time with headless: false

Zero module resolution errors – universal executor ensures proper module access

Progressive disclosure – concise SKILL.md with full API reference loaded only when needed

Safe cleanup – smart temp file management without race conditions

Comprehensive helpers – optional utility functions for common tasks

Pros & Cons

Pros

Claude autonomously writes custom automation scripts tailored to the user's request
Visible browser execution allows real-time debugging and monitoring
Progressive disclosure reduces overhead by loading only necessary information
Available as a Claude Code Plugin for easy installation and team distribution
Open-source and free with active community (2.9k stars on GitHub)

Cons

Requires Claude Code (Claude) as the host environment to function
Dependent on Playwright and npm ecosystem for execution
May have limitations or compatibility issues with certain websites or browser behaviors

Best For

Testing and validating web applicationsAutomating complex multi-step browser flowsPerforming simple page tests on-demandRepetitive browser tasks that require dynamic script generation

FAQ

How do I install Playwright Skill for Claude Code?

You can install it as a plugin (recommended) using Claude Code's plugin system: run `/plugin marketplace add lackeyjb/playwright-skill` then `/plugin install playwright-skill@playwright-skill`, then navigate to the skill directory and run `npm run setup`. Alternatively, you can install it as a standalone skill by cloning the repository and copying the skill folder to `.claude/skills/` and running `npm run setup`.

What is the difference between plugin and standalone installation?

The plugin installation uses Claude Code's plugin system, which provides automatic updates and team distribution. Standalone installation extracts only the skill folder and places it directly in your Claude skills directory, requiring manual updates.

Does the skill run headless?

By default, the browser runs in visible mode (headless: false) so you can see automation in real-time. You can modify the configuration if needed.