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Use when writing Playwright tests, fixing flaky tests, debugging failures, implementing Page Object Model, configuring CI/CD, optimizing performance, mocking APIs, handling authentication or OAuth, testing accessibility (axe-core), file uploads/downloads, date/time mocking, WebSockets, geolocation, permissions, multi-tab/popup flows, mobile/responsive layouts, touch gestures, GraphQL, error handling, offline mode, multi-user collaboration, third-party services (payments, email verification), con
Passed 15 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 3 of 22 without it.
and 16 more in the full report
12 fixed3 passed either way7 still failing0 broke
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
One of 12 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
We want to incorporate automated security checks targeting cross-site scripting and request forgery vulnerabilities in web forms. Which reference file covers security testing?
| Checked | Without skill | With skill |
|---|---|---|
| References testing-patterns/security-testing.md for security vulnerability testing. | Missed | Passed |
| Identifies web security checks as specialized testing patterns. | Missed | Passed |
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This skill provides comprehensive guidance for all aspects of Playwright test development, from writing new tests to debugging and maintaining existing test suites.
Consult these references based on what you're doing:
When to use: Creating new test files, writing test cases, implementing test scenarios
| Activity | Reference Files |
|---|---|
| Writing E2E tests | test-suite-structure.md, locators.md, assertions-waiting.md |
| Writing component tests | component-testing.md, test-suite-structure.md |
| Writing API tests | api-testing.md, test-suite-structure.md |
| Writing GraphQL tests | graphql-testing.md, api-testing.md |
| Writing visual regression tests | visual-regression.md, canvas-webgl.md |
| Structuring test code with POM | page-object-model.md, test-suite-structure.md |
| Setting up test data/fixtures | fixtures-hooks.md, test-data.md |
| Handling authentication | authentication.md, authentication-flows.md |
| Testing date/time features | clock-mocking.md |
| Testing file upload/download | file-operations.md, file-upload-download.md |
| Testing forms/validation | forms-validation.md |
| Testing drag and drop | drag-drop.md |
| Testing accessibility | accessibility.md |
| Testing security (XSS, CSRF) | security-testing.md |
| Using test annotations | annotations.md |
| Using test tags | test-tags.md |
| Testing iframes | iframes.md |
| Testing canvas/WebGL | canvas-webgl.md |
| Internationalization (i18n) | i18n.md |
| Testing Electron apps | electron.md |
| Testing browser extensions | browser-extensions.md |
When to use: Testing mobile devices, touch interactions, responsive layouts
test cases passed, vs 3 / 22 without
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