Can I test apps that require both a backend and frontend?

Yes, the included with_server.py helper script supports managing multiple servers simultaneously, allowing you to launch and test a backend and frontend together.

How does this skill handle context window limits?

It utilizes a black-box script approach where logic is executed via external helper scripts, preventing large amounts of code from polluting your Claude conversation history.

Do I need to manually start my local development server?

No, the skill can automatically start your server (e.g., 'npm run dev') and shut it down once the testing logic is complete.

Can I see what the browser is seeing during a test?

Yes, the toolkit allows you to capture full-page screenshots and export them to verify the visual state of your application during automation.

Does this skill support dynamic JavaScript applications?

Absolutely. It utilizes Playwright's wait_for_load_state('networkidle') to ensure all JavaScript is executed and the DOM is fully rendered before performing actions.

Web App Testing Toolkit

Name: Web App Testing Toolkit
Author: lifangda

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Security & Testing

Automates end-to-end testing and browser interaction for local web applications using Playwright and specialized server lifecycle scripts.

About

This skill provides a comprehensive toolkit for automating web application testing and browser interaction directly through Claude Code. By leveraging Playwright and specialized server management scripts, it allows developers to verify frontend functionality, debug UI behavior, and capture browser states for both static and dynamic local web applications. It follows a reconnaissance-first pattern to ensure accurate element selection and efficient execution, all while maintaining a clean context window by utilizing external helper scripts as black-box utilities.

Key Features

Context-efficient execution via pre-bundled helper scripts to save token usage
16 GitHub stars
Automated server lifecycle management for multi-service web architectures
Headless browser interaction using native Playwright Python scripts
Real-time UI reconnaissance with screenshot and DOM inspection capabilities
Support for both static HTML files and dynamic JavaScript-heavy applications

Use Cases

Verifying UI responsiveness and functionality after code changes in a local development environment
Debugging complex frontend bugs by capturing browser logs and screenshots automatically
Automating repetitive manual testing tasks for applications requiring active backend/frontend servers

About

Key Features

Context-efficient execution via pre-bundled helper scripts to save token usage
16 GitHub stars
Automated server lifecycle management for multi-service web architectures
Headless browser interaction using native Playwright Python scripts
Real-time UI reconnaissance with screenshot and DOM inspection capabilities
Support for both static HTML files and dynamic JavaScript-heavy applications

Use Cases

Verifying UI responsiveness and functionality after code changes in a local development environment
Debugging complex frontend bugs by capturing browser logs and screenshots automatically
Automating repetitive manual testing tasks for applications requiring active backend/frontend servers