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Playwright Headless Browser (Chromium)
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maverick-software
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· v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install playwright-headless-browser
Description
Set up headless browser automation in Clawdbot using Playwright Chromium. Use when configuring browser tools for WSL/Linux environments, installing browser d...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do exactly what it says: install Playwright-managed Chromium, ensure system libraries, and configure Clawdbot to use it. Before running: (1) ensure you have Node.js/npx installed and trust npm/Microsoft Playwright downloads; (2) review and back up your Clawdbot config (~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json) because the script will patch it (it also sets noSandbox: true, which reduces Chromium sandbox protections — acceptable for WSL but a security tradeoff); (3) be prepared to run commands with sudo to install OS packages; (4) if you do not have the clawdbot CLI, follow the printed manual config steps rather than letting an automated CLI modify your config. If you want extra caution, run the setup in a disposable or test environment first.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: playwright-headless-browser
Version: 1.0.0
The skill is classified as suspicious due to the use of `sudo` for system-wide package installations in `scripts/install-deps.sh` and `scripts/setup.sh`, and the configuration of the Playwright Chromium browser with `"noSandbox": true` in `scripts/configure-clawdbot.sh` and `SKILL.md`. While these actions are explicitly documented as necessary for the skill's stated purpose (especially for WSL/container environments), they represent privileged operations and a security-weakening configuration for the browser, which could pose risks if the browser is subsequently used to visit untrusted content. There is no evidence of malicious intent such as data exfiltration or persistence.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description match the provided scripts and instructions. The scripts install Playwright/Chromium, check for system libraries, and patch Clawdbot to point to the Playwright-managed Chromium executable — all expected for the described purpose.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md and scripts instruct running npx to install Playwright, invoking package managers (sudo apt/dnf/pacman/apk) and patching Clawdbot config. These are within scope, but the configuration sets noSandbox: true (explicitly required for WSL/containers), which weakens Chromium sandboxing — a security tradeoff the user should be aware of before applying the patch.
Install Mechanism
There is no formal install spec in the registry (instruction-only), but the scripts rely on npx (which will download Playwright artifacts from npm/microsoft-hosted locations) and native package managers. This is expected for Playwright; no obscure or third-party URLs or archive extracts are used. Users should be aware npx will fetch packages at runtime.
Credentials
No environment variables or credentials are requested. The scripts access expected local paths (e.g., ~/.cache/ms-playwright and ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json) and the clawdbot CLI if present. No unrelated secrets or external tokens are referenced.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request always:true and does not modify other skills. It will patch the Clawdbot configuration (either via clawdbot CLI or by instructing manual edits to the user's config file), which is appropriate for its purpose. It also requires sudo for package installs — a normal privilege for system-level package management.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install playwright-headless-browser - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/playwright-headless-browser - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial version for Clawdbot Playwright headless browser setup.
- Adds setup, dependency installation, and configuration scripts for Clawdbot integration with Playwright Chromium.
- Removes previous skill documentation files related to testing, debugging, selectors, scraping, and CI/CD.
- Provides clear instructions for automated and manual setup on WSL/Linux, including system dependencies and headless configuration.
- Emphasizes use of headless mode and required flags for containerized or WSL environments.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playwright Headless Browser (Chromium)?
Set up headless browser automation in Clawdbot using Playwright Chromium. Use when configuring browser tools for WSL/Linux environments, installing browser d... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1889 downloads so far.
How do I install Playwright Headless Browser (Chromium)?
Run "/install playwright-headless-browser" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Playwright Headless Browser (Chromium) free?
Yes, Playwright Headless Browser (Chromium) is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Playwright Headless Browser (Chromium) support?
Playwright Headless Browser (Chromium) is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Playwright Headless Browser (Chromium)?
It is built and maintained by maverick-software (@maverick-software); the current version is v1.0.0.
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