Playwriter
mikeyobrien/ralph-orchestrator
Browser automation via Playwriter (remorses) using persistent Chrome sessions and the full Playwright Page API.
Control the user's currently open Chrome tab through the Playwriter CLI (no new browser launch).
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Install Playwriter
$ npx skills add brianlovin/agent-config --skill playwriter -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install brianlovin/agent-config playwriter --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/brianlovin/agent-config.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/playwriter .claude/skills/playwriter && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "playwriter" agent skill from https://github.com/brianlovin/agent-config/tree/main/skills/playwriter into .claude/skills/playwriter/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "playwriter", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/brianlovin/agent-config/tree/main/skills/playwriterType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add brianlovin/agent-config --skill playwriter -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install brianlovin/agent-config playwriter --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/brianlovin/agent-config.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/playwriter .agents/skills/playwriter && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "playwriter" agent skill from https://github.com/brianlovin/agent-config/tree/main/skills/playwriter into .agents/skills/playwriter/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "playwriter", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add brianlovin/agent-config --skill playwriter -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install brianlovin/agent-config playwriter --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/brianlovin/agent-config.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/playwriter .cursor/skills/playwriter && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "playwriter" agent skill from https://github.com/brianlovin/agent-config/tree/main/skills/playwriter into .cursor/skills/playwriter/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "playwriter", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/brianlovin/agent-config.git --path skills/playwriter--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add brianlovin/agent-config --skill playwriter -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install brianlovin/agent-config playwriter --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/brianlovin/agent-config.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/playwriter .gemini/skills/playwriter && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "playwriter" agent skill from https://github.com/brianlovin/agent-config/tree/main/skills/playwriter into .gemini/skills/playwriter/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "playwriter", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install brianlovin/agent-config playwriterInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add brianlovin/agent-config --skill playwriter -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/brianlovin/agent-config.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/playwriter .github/skills/playwriter && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "playwriter" agent skill from https://github.com/brianlovin/agent-config/tree/main/skills/playwriter into .github/skills/playwriter/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "playwriter", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add brianlovin/agent-config --skill playwriter -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install brianlovin/agent-config playwriter --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/brianlovin/agent-config.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/playwriter .opencode/skills/playwriter && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "playwriter" agent skill from https://github.com/brianlovin/agent-config/tree/main/skills/playwriter into .opencode/skills/playwriter/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "playwriter", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
playwriter- GitHub stars
- 377
- Used in
- 1 other repo
- Token cost
- ~594 tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 172 words
- Files
- 2
- Skills in repo
- 12
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- None found
At a glance
Control the user's currently open Chrome tab through the Playwriter CLI (no new browser launch).
- Works in 4 steps: Ensure the Playwriter extension is… → Ensure CLI is available → Create/attach a session → …
- You need to inspect live UI state
- SKILL.md covers Quick Start, Core Workflow, Useful Commands and Troubleshooting, plus 1 more section
- Calls npx
What it does
Playwriter is an agent skill from brianlovin/agent-config. Control the user's currently open Chrome tab through the Playwriter CLI (no new browser launch). Use when you need to inspect live UI state, run scripted browser actions, capture console output, or reproduce frontend issues directly in the user's tab.
Its SKILL.md is about 590 tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 2 other files (for example `agents/openai.yaml`).
The repository describes itself as: My coding agent config.
When your agent uses it
- You need to inspect live UI state
- Run scripted browser actions
- Capture console output
- Reproduce frontend issues directly in the users tab
Example prompts
- “/playwriter”
Requirements
- Node.js
Workflow steps
4 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.
- Ensure the Playwriter extension is enabled (green) on the target tab.
- Ensure CLI is available
- Create/attach a session
- Run commands against that session
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 1a9819e. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
Shell commands in SKILL.md call:
npx
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
Links to these hosts (documentation or services it may open):
playwriter.dev
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Playwriter loads about 594 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 66 tokens; SKILL.md has 172 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
Without a licence we can't republish the file, so here is its outline and opening line. It has 172 words (~594 tokens).
“Use this skill to drive the user's active Chrome tab via Playwriter.”
- name
- playwriter
Files
SKILL.md and 1 other file in skills/playwriter of brianlovin/agent-config.
- SKILL.md
- agents/openai.yaml
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 1a9819e
Used in 1 other repository
We found 1 copy of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 1 other GitHub owner. This page covers the copy in brianlovin/agent-config, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.
Compare with similar skills
Playwriter next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playwriter this skillbrianlovin/agent-config | 377 | 1 repos | ~594 | Automated safety check: Pass | None | |
| Playwritermikeyobrien/ralph-orchestrator | 3.2k | — | ~716 | Automated safety check: Warn | MIT | |
| Tabs Accessibilitythedaviddias/Front-End-Checklist | 74k | — | ~409 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Claude In Chromeasgeirtj/system_prompts_leaks | 69k | — | ~1.2k | Automated safety check: Pass | CC0-1.0 | |
| Chrome Devtoolsgithub/awesome-copilot | 40k | 2 repos | ~1k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Warp Tab Config Editorwarpdotdev/warp | 65k | 1 repos | ~291 | Automated safety check: Pass | AGPL-3.0 |
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Questions about Playwriter
What does Playwriter do?
Control the user's currently open Chrome tab through the Playwriter CLI (no new browser launch). Playwriter is an agent skill from brianlovin/agent-config. Control the user's currently open Chrome tab through the Playwriter CLI (no new browser launch).
When should I use Playwriter?
Playwriter fits situations like: you need to inspect live UI state; run scripted browser actions; capture console output; reproduce frontend issues directly in the users tab.
How do I install Playwriter in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add brianlovin/agent-config --skill playwriter -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/playwriter in brianlovin/agent-config) into .claude/skills/playwriter in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Playwriter in Codex?
Run `npx skills add brianlovin/agent-config --skill playwriter -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/playwriter in brianlovin/agent-config) into .agents/skills/playwriter in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Playwriter in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add brianlovin/agent-config --skill playwriter -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/playwriter, .gemini/skills/playwriter, .github/skills/playwriter and .opencode/skills/playwriter in your project.
What does Playwriter need to run?
Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Playwriter needs the command-line tools its instructions call (npx). Our summary lists: Node.js.
Does Playwriter access the network?
SKILL.md names 1 domain. As links in the text: playwriter.dev. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Playwriter safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Playwriter use?
No licence was found for Playwriter or its repository. Without one, default copyright applies: ask the author before reusing or redistributing it.
How many tokens does Playwriter use?
About 594 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 2.4k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Playwriter?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Playwriter: Playwriter (mikeyobrien/ralph-orchestrator, 3.2k stars), Tabs Accessibility (thedaviddias/Front-End-Checklist, 74k stars), Claude In Chrome (asgeirtj/system_prompts_leaks, 69k stars) and Chrome Devtools (github/awesome-copilot, 40k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Playwriter?
brianlovin (a GitHub user) maintains it in brianlovin/agent-config, which has 377 GitHub stars. The repository holds 12 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on March 25, 2026.
Source: brianlovin/agent-config on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.