How do I install playwright?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/pproenca/dot-skills --skill playwright` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does playwright support?

playwright works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is playwright free to use?

Yes. playwright is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by pproenca.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for playwright?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install playwright?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/pproenca/dot-skills --skill playwright` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does playwright support?

playwright works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is playwright free to use?

Yes. playwright is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by pproenca.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for playwright?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install playwright?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/pproenca/dot-skills --skill playwright` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does playwright support?

playwright works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is playwright free to use?

Yes. playwright is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by pproenca.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for playwright?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install playwright?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/pproenca/dot-skills --skill playwright` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does playwright support?

playwright works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is playwright free to use?

Yes. playwright is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by pproenca.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for playwright?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install playwright?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/pproenca/dot-skills --skill playwright` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does playwright support?

playwright works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is playwright free to use?

Yes. playwright is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by pproenca.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for playwright?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install playwright?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/pproenca/dot-skills --skill playwright` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does playwright support?

playwright works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is playwright free to use?

Yes. playwright is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by pproenca.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for playwright?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install playwright?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/pproenca/dot-skills --skill playwright` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does playwright support?

playwright works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is playwright free to use?

Yes. playwright is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by pproenca.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for playwright?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install playwright?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/pproenca/dot-skills --skill playwright` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does playwright support?

playwright works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is playwright free to use?

Yes. playwright is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by pproenca.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for playwright?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install playwright?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/pproenca/dot-skills --skill playwright` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does playwright support?

playwright works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is playwright free to use?

Yes. playwright is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by pproenca.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for playwright?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install playwright?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/pproenca/dot-skills --skill playwright` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does playwright support?

playwright works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is playwright free to use?

Yes. playwright is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by pproenca.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for playwright?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install playwright?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/pproenca/dot-skills --skill playwright` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Testing

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$npx skills add https://github.com/pproenca/dot-skills --skill playwright

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summary

Comprehensive testing optimization guide for Playwright with Next.js applications. Contains 43 rules across 8 categories, prioritized by impact to guide reliable, fast, and maintainable E2E tests.

skill.md

Playwright + Next.js Testing Best Practices

Comprehensive testing optimization guide for Playwright with Next.js applications. Contains 43 rules across 8 categories, prioritized by impact to guide reliable, fast, and maintainable E2E tests.

When to Apply

Reference these guidelines when:

Writing new Playwright tests for Next.js apps
Debugging flaky or failing tests
Optimizing test execution speed
Setting up authentication state reuse
Configuring CI/CD pipelines for testing
Testing Server Components and App Router features
Reviewing test code for reliability issues

Rule Categories by Priority

Priority	Category	Impact	Prefix
1	Test Architecture	CRITICAL	`arch-`
2	Selectors & Locators	CRITICAL	`loc-`
3	Waiting & Assertions	HIGH	`wait-`
4	Authentication & State	HIGH	`auth-`
5	Mocking & Network	MEDIUM-HIGH	`mock-`
6	Next.js Integration	MEDIUM	`next-`
7	Performance & Speed	MEDIUM	`perf-`
8	Debugging & CI	LOW-MEDIUM	`debug-`

Quick Reference

1. Test Architecture (CRITICAL)

arch-test-isolation - Use fresh browser context for each test
arch-parallel-execution - Enable parallel test execution
arch-page-object-model - Use Page Object Model for complex pages
arch-fixtures - Use fixtures for shared setup
arch-test-production - Test against production builds
arch-cleanup-state - Clean up test state after each test

2. Selectors & Locators (CRITICAL)

loc-role-selectors - Use role-based selectors over CSS
loc-data-testid - Use data-testid for dynamic elements
loc-label-selectors - Use getByLabel for form inputs
loc-text-selectors - Use getByText for static content
loc-avoid-xpath - Avoid XPath selectors
loc-chained-locators - Chain locators for specificity
loc-placeholder-selector - Use getByPlaceholder sparingly

3. Waiting & Assertions (HIGH)

wait-web-first-assertions - Use web-first assertions
wait-avoid-hard-waits - Avoid hard waits
wait-network-idle - Use network idle for complex pages
wait-action-retries - Let actions auto-wait before interacting
wait-soft-assertions - Use soft assertions for non-critical checks
wait-custom-timeout - Configure timeouts appropriately

4. Authentication & State (HIGH)

auth-storage-state - Reuse authentication with storage state
auth-multiple-roles - Use separate storage states for different roles
auth-session-storage - Handle session storage for auth
auth-api-login - Use API login for faster auth setup
auth-parallel-workers - Use worker-scoped auth for parallel tests

5. Mocking & Network (MEDIUM-HIGH)

mock-api-responses - Mock API responses for deterministic tests
mock-intercept-modify - Intercept and modify real responses
mock-har-files - Use HAR files for complex mock scenarios
mock-abort-requests - Abort unnecessary requests
mock-network-conditions - Simulate network conditions

6. Next.js Integration (MEDIUM)

next-wait-hydration - Wait for hydration before interacting
next-server-components - Test server components correctly
next-app-router-navigation - Test App Router navigation patterns
next-server-actions - Test server actions end-to-end
next-baseurl-config - Configure baseURL for clean navigation

7. Performance & Speed (MEDIUM)

perf-sharding - Use sharding for large test suites
perf-headless-ci - Use headless mode in CI
perf-browser-selection - Select browsers strategically
perf-reuse-server - Reuse development server when possible
perf-retries - Configure retries for flaky test recovery

8. Debugging & CI (LOW-MEDIUM)

debug-trace-viewer - Use trace viewer for failed tests
debug-screenshots-videos - Capture screenshots and videos on failure
debug-inspector - Use Playwright Inspector for interactive debugging
debug-ci-reporters - Configure reporters for CI integration

How to Use

Read individual reference files for detailed explanations and code examples:

Section definitions - Category structure and impact levels
Rule template - Template for adding new rules

Reference Files

File	Description
AGENTS.md	Complete compiled guide with all rules
references/_sections.md	Category definitions and ordering
assets/templates/_template.md	Template for new rules
metadata.json	Version and reference information

how to use playwright

How to use playwright on Cursor

AI-first code editor with Composer

Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with node --version)
›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add playwright

Execute installation command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/pproenca/dot-skills --skill playwright

The skills CLI fetches playwright from GitHub repository pproenca/dot-skills and configures it for Cursor.

Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?

│

│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ── always included ────

│ • Amp

│ • Antigravity

│ • Cline

│ • Codex

│ ●Cursor(selected)

│ • Cursor

│ • Windsurf

Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/playwright

Reload or restart Cursor to activate playwright. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /playwright) or your agent's skill management interface.

⚠

Security & Verification Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.

Additional Resources

›View source code on GitHub ›Skills CLI documentation ›Learn more about Cursor ›What are agent skills?

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Use Cases▌

Task Automation & Efficiency

Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort

Example

Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications

✓

Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks

Knowledge Enhancement

Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance

Example

Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources

✓

Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x

Quality Improvement

Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements

Example

Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors

✓

Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort

Implementation Guide▌

Prerequisites

›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs

Time Estimate

15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity

Installation Steps

1.Install skill using provided installation command
2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
5.Integrate into regular workflow if valuable

Common Pitfalls

⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation

Best Practices▌

✓ Do

+Start with clear, specific prompts
+Provide relevant context and constraints
+Review and refine all outputs before using
+Iterate to improve output quality
+Document successful prompt patterns

✗ Don't

−Don't use without understanding skill limitations
−Don't skip validation of outputs
−Don't share sensitive information in prompts
−Don't expect skill to replace human judgment

💡 Pro Tips

★Be specific about desired format and style
★Ask for multiple options to choose from
★Request explanations to understand reasoning
★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise

When to Use This▌

✓ Use When

Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.

Learning Path▌

1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation

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general reviews

Ratings

4.6★★★★★64 reviews

★★★★★Layla Jackson· Dec 24, 2024
Registry listing for playwright matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
★★★★★Yuki Robinson· Dec 20, 2024
playwright has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
★★★★★Yusuf Diallo· Dec 4, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: playwright is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
★★★★★Liam Chen· Dec 4, 2024
We added playwright from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
★★★★★Sakura Chawla· Nov 23, 2024
playwright is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
★★★★★Liam Ndlovu· Nov 23, 2024
playwright fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
★★★★★Anika Malhotra· Nov 11, 2024
playwright reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
★★★★★Amina Jackson· Oct 14, 2024
playwright fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
★★★★★Anaya Anderson· Oct 14, 2024
playwright is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
★★★★★Yuki Bansal· Oct 2, 2024
I recommend playwright for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

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