Record browser actions and generate Playwright test scripts. Simplify test automation for QA engineers and developers.

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Playwright Recorder Extension

Playwright Recorder - Test Automation Made Simple

Playwright Recorder is a powerful Chrome extension that allows you to record browser interactions and automatically generate Playwright test scripts. It is perfect for QA engineers, developers, and automation testers who want to create reliable automated tests without writing code manually.

Key Features

One-Click Recording - Start recording your browser actions with a single click.
Accurate Selectors - Automatically generates robust CSS selectors that work even when the page structure changes.
Multi-Tab Support - Records actions across different tabs and windows.
Navigation Tracking - Captures all page navigations and URL changes automatically.
Real-Time Preview - See your Playwright script generated in real-time as you interact with web pages.
Export Ready Scripts - Download complete, ready-to-run Playwright scripts with proper syntax.
Clean UI - Intuitive interface makes recording and managing test scripts simple.
How to Use

Install the extension and click on its icon in your Chrome toolbar.
Open the recorder window by clicking \"Open Recorder.\"
Click the green \"Start Recording\" button to begin.
Interact with your website normally by clicking links, filling forms, and navigating between pages.
Stop recording when finished.
Click \"Export Script\" to save your generated Playwright script.
Run the exported script using Playwright in your automation project.
Technical Details

Playwright Recorder generates scripts using the official Playwright API, making them compatible with any Playwright project. The scripts are ready to use without modifications and follow best practices for reliable automation.

The extension works on any website without requiring any special configuration. It is designed to be lightweight and non-intrusive, ensuring your browsing experience is not affected.

Perfect For

QA Engineers automating regression tests
Developers creating end-to-end tests
Product teams validating user journeys
Anyone looking to save time on test automation
Example of a Generated Playwright Test

The generated script will include steps such as opening a browser, navigating to a website, interacting with elements (clicking buttons, filling forms), and verifying expected outcomes. The script can be directly executed within any Playwright automation framework.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Playwright Recorder", "version": "1.0.0", "version_name": "1.0.0 Beta", "short_name": "PlayRecorder", "description": "Record browser actions and generate Playwright test scripts. Simplify test automation for QA engineers and developers.", "manifest_version": 3, "author": "Ashish Sharda", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/ashishjsharda/playwright-recorder", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "tabs", "scripting", "storage", "downloads" ], "host_permissions": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "default_title": "Record Playwright Tests" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["content.js"], "all_frames": true, "run_at": "document_start" } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["recorder.html"], "matches": [""] } ], "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "offline_enabled": true, "minimum_chrome_version": "88", "keywords": [ "playwright", "test automation", "record", "testing", "e2e", "test recorder", "qa tools" ]}
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How to download and manually install Playwright Recorder extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Playwright Recorder extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Playwright Recorder extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Playwright Recorder extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Playwright Recorder extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Playwright Recorder extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Playwright Recorder Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Playwright Recorder extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Playwright Recorder extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Playwright Recorder extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Playwright Recorder extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Playwright Recorder extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Playwright Recorder extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Playwright Recorder extension file

Select and download the Playwright Recorder extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Playwright Recorder extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Playwright Recorder extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Playwright Recorder extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Playwright Recorder extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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