Playwright extension for DevTools that allows you to export tests directly from the Recorder panel.

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Playwright Chrome Recorder Extension

Records a user session and generates Playwright code for automation and testing purposes.
Playwright Recorder

Playwright Recorder is a developer tool that records user interaction within a web application and generates Playwright scripts to allow the developer to replicate that particular session. This will speed up your development cycle by facilitating the creation of unit and integration tests.

Getting Started
Click 'Add to Chrome'. That's it! Once you see our icon at the upper-right of your browser window, you are ready to start generating Playwright scripts.

Features
This extension will allow you to:
* Record clicks, typing, submits, and navigation in the browser.
* See the scripts render live as they are generated.
* Delete accidental actions.
* Reorder actions as necessary.
* Pause and resume recording within a single session.
* Record navigation within a domain.
* Copy the generated code to your clipboard.

Usage
* Open the extension and click 'Start Recording' to begin recording actions.
* Click links, submit forms, etc.
* Check your saved actions by opening the popup at any time.
* Click 'Stop Recording' to stop recording. From there, you will have the option to resume recording, reset, or copy your generated code to your clipboard.
* You can also use keyboard shortcuts:
On Macs:
- ctrl + R to start and stop recording
- ctrl + G to reset
On PCs and Linux:
- alt + R to start and stop recording
- alt + G to reset
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "version": "1.0.0", "name": "Playwright Chrome Recorder", "description": "Playwright extension for DevTools that allows you to export tests directly from the Recorder panel.", "permissions": [], "devtools_page": "DevToolsPlugin.html", "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'" }, "minimum_chrome_version": "104.0.0.0"}
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How to download and manually install Playwright Chrome Recorder extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Playwright Chrome 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 Chrome Recorder extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Playwright Chrome Recorder extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a Playwright Chrome 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 Chrome Recorder Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Playwright Chrome 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 Chrome Recorder extension file

Select and download the Playwright Chrome 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 Chrome 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 Chrome 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 Chrome 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 Chrome Recorder extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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Jakob (ID: 000000f07e3deaad) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 05/10/2023 doesn't work