How do you install Playwright using npm?

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To install Playwright using npm (Node Package Manager), follow these steps:

✅ 1. Initialize a Node.js Project (if needed)

If you don’t already have a Node.js project, start by creating one:

This creates a package.json file with default settings.

✅ 2. Install Playwright

Use the following command to install Playwright and its dependencies:

The -D flag adds Playwright as a dev dependency, which is typical for testing tools.

✅ 3. Install Browsers (Optional but Recommended)

After installing the Playwright package, install the required browser binaries:

This downloads Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit engines used by Playwright.
✅ 4. Verify Installation
You can create a simple test file to confirm everything is working:
Run it with:
📌 Notes:
Make sure you have Node.js installed (you can check with node -v and npm -v).
You can also install only specific browser engines using flags like npx playwright install chromium.
With these steps, Playwright is ready to automate and test web applications in a modern, fast, and reliable way.

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