A high-performance browser automation skill for AI agents that prioritizes token optimization and batch execution.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install fastplaywright
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install fastplaywright using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Fast Playwright Browser Automation?
Fast Playwright is a specialized MCP server fork designed to streamline browser-based tasks for AI agents. By integrating this into Openclaw Skills, developers can achieve up to 80% reduction in token usage through intelligent expectation parameters and diff detection. It provides a robust framework for navigating the web, handling complex UI elements, and performing multi-step workflows with significantly higher efficiency than standard automation tools.
This skill is built for developers who need to perform intensive web testing or data extraction without hitting token limits. It replaces standard Playwright implementations with a more surgical approach, allowing agents to see only what has changed on a page or focus specifically on the elements that matter for the current task.
Fast Playwright Browser Automation Use Cases
- Automated web testing and responsive design validation across multiple viewports.
- Efficient form filling and multi-step submission workflows using batch execution.
- Real-time state change tracking with minimal diff detection to save context window space.
- High-resolution or compressed screenshot capture for visual regression and auditing.
- Deep page diagnostics and accessibility tree inspection for technical SEO or debugging.
How Fast Playwright Browser Automation Works
- Initialize the browser by navigating to a target URL using the core navigation tool.
- Group multiple UI interactions like clicks, typing, and hovering into a single batch request to minimize API round trips.
- Apply token optimization settings by disabling snapshots or limiting HTML depth to conserve resources.
- Utilize the enhanced selector system with automatic fallbacks to ensure reliable element discovery even if the UI changes.
- Analyze execution results through compressed images, network logs, or console message filtering for complete visibility.
Fast Playwright Browser Automation Setup
To integrate this into your environment for Openclaw Skills, update your MCP configuration file with the following settings:
{
"mcpServers": {
"playwright": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@tontoko/fast-playwright-mcp@latest"]
}
}
}
Ensure you have Node.js installed to run the npx command, and the agent will automatically handle browser installation upon first use.
Fast Playwright Browser Automation Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes data based on the interaction type and optimization level selected. Below are the primary data structures handled:
| Component | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Expectation Object | Controls response verbosity (e.g., includeSnapshot, includeConsole). |
| Selector Array | A prioritized list of CSS, ARIA role, or text-based identifiers for targeting. |
| Diff Options | Configures tracking of DOM changes using unified or minimal diff formats. |
| Diagnostic Report | JSON output containing performance metrics and troubleshooting suggestions. |
Fast Playwright Browser Automation Advanced Features
- Intelligent batching of operations to reduce token consumption by up to 90% for multi-step flows.
- Advanced image optimization for JPEG screenshots with quality and resizing controls to save bandwidth.
- Network request filtering to monitor specific API endpoints while ignoring unnecessary tracking scripts.
- Multi-tab management for complex cross-page workflows and cross-site data verification.
- Vision and PDF capabilities for coordinate-based interaction and automated document generation.
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