Do I need to install Playwright manually before using this?

No, this skill configures the environment to use npx to run the latest Playwright MCP package automatically.

How do I activate the skill after installation?

After the skill modifies your .mcp.json file, you must restart your Claude Code session to load the new MCP server configuration.

Does this skill work on Windows environments?

Yes, the installation configuration is designed to be compatible with Windows by using appropriate shell command arguments.

What does the Playwright MCP skill do?

It automates the setup of the Playwright Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, allowing Claude Code to control a web browser for tasks like testing and scraping.

Can I use this for web scraping?

Yes, once installed, you can ask Claude to navigate to specific URLs, extract data, or take screenshots of web pages.

Playwright MCP Installer

Name: Playwright MCP Installer
Author: theflysurfer

bytheflysurfer

Browser Automation

Automates the installation and configuration of the Playwright MCP server for browser automation and web testing within Claude Code.

About

This skill streamlines the integration of Playwright into Claude Code environments by automatically managing the .mcp.json configuration file. It allows Claude to perform complex browser-based tasks such as taking screenshots, filling forms, and extracting data by providing a bridge to the @playwright/mcp server. By automating the setup process, it enables developers to quickly leverage end-to-end testing and sophisticated web scraping capabilities directly through the Claude Code interface.

Key Features

Seamless integration with the @playwright/mcp server
Automated browser binary installation on first run
Support for cross-browser automation and interaction
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Automated .mcp.json configuration and merging
Web scraping and dynamic data extraction capabilities

Use Cases

Generating screenshots and visual audits of web pages
Automated end-to-end website testing and form submission
Scraping dynamic content from JavaScript-heavy websites

About

Key Features

Seamless integration with the @playwright/mcp server
Automated browser binary installation on first run
Support for cross-browser automation and interaction
0 GitHub stars
Automated .mcp.json configuration and merging
Web scraping and dynamic data extraction capabilities

Use Cases

Generating screenshots and visual audits of web pages
Automated end-to-end website testing and form submission
Scraping dynamic content from JavaScript-heavy websites