Hi HN,
I built Playwright Stud because configuring Node.js, setting up CLIs, and managing locators just to run quick smoke tests or generate clean scripts can slow down a team's momentum—especially for QA engineers migrating to automation.
It is a 219 KiB extension that packages a test recorder, an in-browser runner with live visual step highlighting, a network mock builder, an auth state exporter, and a multi-layered site auditor.
Key technical aspects: - 100% Privacy-First: No third-party servers, tracking, or cloud databases. Everything runs locally inside your browser tab and saves to chrome.storage.local. It is safe for corporate/internal staging environments. - Smart Locators: The recorder automatically favors accessibility-first semantic locators (getByRole, getByLabel, getByTestId) rather than brittle, generated absolute XPaths. - Self-Healing Tab Execution: When UI variations occur during a live in-browser run, the script fallback engine automatically tests up to 8 alternative element strategies in real-time.
I would love to get your feedback on the execution flow, developer ergonomics, or any features you would like to see added next!
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/playwright-stud/eodfkbagoeghobkkfpcfpacnnpgidhhd?authuser=0&hl=en
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50434036
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