Playwright Proxy

Playwright Proxy Proxies are software tools that offer functionalities to monitor, intercept, and manipulate network requests and responses within the Playwright testing library. They provide developers the ability to view, modify, and capture HTTP/S data between the browsing server and application, enhancing the precision and efficiency of automated tests.

What is Playwright Proxy Proxies?

Playwright Proxy Proxies is a feature of Playwright, a Node.js library used for browser automation. It lets you use proxies to manipulate web traffic, allowing for scenarios like testing geo-restrictions, capturing network traffic, or simulating network conditions.

How to set up a proxy with Playwright?

To set up a Proxy with Playwright, use the ‘proxy’ field in the browser launch options and set it to an object with ‘server’ set to your proxy URL. The object can also have ‘username’ and ‘password’ fields for authenticated proxies.

Can I manipulate the traffic of a Playwright page using proxies?

Yes, one of the main features of using Playwright Proxy Proxies is the ability to monitor and manipulate the network traffic of a Playwright page. This allows you to inspect requests, modify responses or simulate different network conditions.