In the ever-evolving world of web development, automation is a game-changer. Whether you're a developer, tester, or tech enthusiast, automating browser tasks can significantly enhance productivity. One powerful tool for browser automation is Playwright, a versatile framework that supports multiple browsers and languages. In this guide, we'll delve into how to connect to an existing Chrome session using Playwright and execute some basic tasks.
To connect Playwright to a running Chrome session, you need to start Chrome with remote debugging enabled. This setup allows Playwright to communicate with the browser via a debugging port.