How does it handle dynamic JavaScript applications?

The skill follows a best practice of waiting for the 'networkidle' state, ensuring all JavaScript has finished loading and executing before attempting to inspect the DOM or click elements.

Why does the skill suggest using scripts as 'black boxes'?

To preserve your Claude context window. By running scripts with --help instead of reading the full source code, the AI stays focused on your specific task without being cluttered by infrastructure code.

Can this skill test multiple servers at once?

Yes, the provided with_server.py helper script supports launching multiple servers (e.g., a Python backend and a Node.js frontend) and waiting for them to be ready before running tests.

Does it work with static HTML files?

Yes, it can read static HTML directly for simple selector identification or treat them as dynamic apps using file:// URLs for full Playwright interaction.

Web Application Testing

Name: Web Application Testing
Author: kivilaid

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Security & Testing

Automates end-to-end testing and UI debugging for local web applications using Playwright and managed server lifecycles.

About

The Web Application Testing skill provides a robust framework for Claude to interact with, inspect, and verify local web applications. It streamlines the testing process by providing helper scripts like with_server.py to manage backend and frontend server lifecycles automatically. By implementing a 'reconnaissance-then-action' pattern, the skill allows for accurate selector identification through screenshots and DOM inspection, ensuring reliable automation even for complex, dynamic JavaScript applications. It is particularly useful for developers who need to validate UI behavior, capture visual states, and debug frontend logic within their Claude Code workflow.

Key Features

6 GitHub stars
Dynamic DOM inspection to identify accurate CSS and ARIA selectors
Optimized context management using black-box scripts to preserve window space
Automated server lifecycle management for single and multi-service architectures
Native Playwright integration for high-fidelity browser automation and testing
Visual debugging via full-page screenshots and console log capture

Use Cases

Automating multi-step user flows to perform integration testing between frontend and backend
Verifying frontend functionality across local React, Vue, or Svelte dev servers
Debugging complex UI interactions by capturing screenshots and browser logs in headless mode

About

Key Features

6 GitHub stars
Dynamic DOM inspection to identify accurate CSS and ARIA selectors
Optimized context management using black-box scripts to preserve window space
Automated server lifecycle management for single and multi-service architectures
Native Playwright integration for high-fidelity browser automation and testing
Visual debugging via full-page screenshots and console log capture

Use Cases

Automating multi-step user flows to perform integration testing between frontend and backend
Verifying frontend functionality across local React, Vue, or Svelte dev servers
Debugging complex UI interactions by capturing screenshots and browser logs in headless mode