Playwright Skill for Claude Code

General-purpose browser automation as a Claude Skill

A Claude Skill that enables Claude to write and execute any Playwright automation on-the-fly - from simple page tests to complex multi-step flows. Packaged as a Claude Code Plugin for easy installation and distribution.

Claude autonomously decides when to use this skill based on your browser automation needs, loading only the minimal information required for your specific task.

Made using Claude Code.

Features

• Any Automation Task - Claude writes custom code for your specific request, 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

Installation

This repository is structured as a Claude Code Plugin containing a skill. You can install it as either a plugin (recommended) or extract it as a standalone skill.

Understanding the Structure

This repository uses the plugin format with a nested structure:

playwright-skill/              # Plugin root
├── .claude-plugin/           # Plugin metadata
└── skills/
    └── playwright-skill/     # The actual skill
        └── SKILL.md