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playwright-mcp-dev

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Explains how to add and debug playwright MCP tools and CLI commands.

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  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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I want to install this Agent Skill for this project in Codex.

Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/majiayu000/claude-skill-registry/blob/HEAD/skills/data/playwright-mcp-dev/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/playwright-mcp-dev/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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MCP

Adding MCP Tools

  • Create a new tool in packages/playwright/src/mcp/browser/tools/your-tool.ts
  • Register the tool in packages/playwright/src/mcp/browser/tools.ts
  • Add ToolCapability in packages/playwright/src/mcp/config.d.ts
  • Place new tests in tests/mcp/mcp-<category>.spec.ts

Building

  • Assume watch is running at all times, run lint to see type errors

Testing

  • Run tests as npm run ctest-mcp <category>
  • Do not run test --debug

CLI

Adding commands

  • CLI commands are based on MCP tools. Implement the corresponding MCP tool as per Adding MCP Tools section above, if needed.
  • Add new CLI category for tool if needed:
    • Add Category in packages/playwright/src/mcp/terminal/command.ts
    • Update doc generator packages/playwright/src/mcp/terminal/helpGenerator.ts
  • Register command in packages/playwright/src/mcp/terminal/commands.ts
  • Update skill file at packages/playwright/src/skill/SKILL.md and references if necessary in packages/playwright/src/skill/references/
  • Place new tests in tests/mcp/cli-<category>.spec.ts

Building

  • Assume watch is running at all times, run lint to see type errors

Testing

  • Run tests as npm run ctest-mcp cli-<category>
  • Do not run test --debug

Lint

  • run npm run flint to lint everything before commit

SKILL File

The skill file is located at packages/playwright/src/skill/SKILL.md. It contains documentation for all available CLI commands and MCP tools. Update it whenever you add new commands or tools. At any point in time you can run "npm run playwright-cli -- --help" to see the latest available commands and use them to update the skill file.