playwright-dev
Guide for extending Playwright with new APIs, MCP tools, CLI commands, and vendored dependencies.
Works with
What it does
Covers monorepo structure, build/test/lint workflows, and coding conventions via CLAUDE.md reference
Includes detailed walkthroughs for implementing client/server APIs, writing tests, and modifying protocol layers
Explains how to add MCP tools, CLI commands, and configuration options within the Playwright ecosystem
Documents the vendoring process for bundling third-party npm packages
Installation Guide
How to use playwright-dev 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 machine
- ›Node.js 16+ with npm — verify with
node --version - ›Active project directory where you want to add
playwright-dev
Run the install command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
Fetches playwright-dev from microsoft/playwright and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Restart Cursor to activate playwright-dev. Access via /playwright-dev in your agent's command palette.
Security 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 environment. Always review source, verify the publisher, and test in isolation before production.
Documentation
Playwright Development Guide
See CLAUDE.md for monorepo structure, build/test/lint commands, and coding conventions.
Detailed Guides
- Library Architecture — client/server/dispatcher structure, protocol layer, DEPS rules
- Adding and Modifying APIs — define API docs, implement client/server, add tests
- MCP Tools and CLI Commands — add MCP tools, CLI commands, config options
- Vendoring Dependencies — bundle third-party npm packages into playwright-core or playwright
- Updating WebKit Safari Version — update the Safari version string in the WebKit user-agent
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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