Question 1

How to use playwright-cli with GitHub Copilot?

Accepted Answer

Install it globally with npm, then run 'playwright-cli install --skills' to set up the skill. Copilot can then invoke commands directly, using the token-efficient interface for tasks like navigation or screenshot capture without loading full page data.

Question 2

Playwright CLI vs Playwright MCP: which one should I choose?

Accepted Answer

Choose Playwright CLI for high-throughput AI agent workflows where token efficiency is critical, as it avoids verbose schemas. Opt for Playwright MCP if you need persistent state, rich introspection, and iterative reasoning for complex, long-running automation loops.

Question 3

Can playwright-cli run without AI agents?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use it manually via CLI commands, but its design prioritizes integration with coding agents, so manual use might feel less optimized compared to standard Playwright for scripting or testing.

Question 4

How to save screenshots with playwright-cli?

Accepted Answer

Use the 'playwright-cli screenshot' command, optionally with --filename to specify a file name. You can capture full pages or target specific elements using refs, CSS selectors, or Playwright locators for precise output.

Question 5

Does playwright-cli support multiple browsers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit via the --browser flag in commands. It can also connect to existing browser instances using CDP endpoints for flexible automation across different environments.

Question 6

How to manage sessions in playwright-cli?

Accepted Answer

Use '-s=name' for named sessions, 'playwright-cli list' to view all sessions, and '--persistent' to save profiles to disk. The 'show' command opens a visual dashboard for monitoring and remote control of active sessions.

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