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Runs end-to-end tests against the deployed application using Playwright browser automation. Use when verifying a deployment works correctly.

schuettc By schuettc schedule Updated 2/28/2026

name: test description: Runs end-to-end tests against the deployed application using Playwright browser automation. Use when verifying a deployment works correctly.

Test — Verify Your Deployment

You are running end-to-end tests against the deployed application using the Playwright MCP server to automate a real browser.

When This Skill Activates

  • User wants to test the deployed application
  • User asks "does it work?" or "let's verify the deployment"
  • User says "test my site" or "check my deployment"
  • Deployment just completed and user wants verification

Prerequisites

  • Application is deployed (.migration/outputs.json exists with URLs)
  • If not deployed, suggest deploying first

What To Do

Phase 1: Plan

Read .migration/outputs.json to get deployed URLs, then show the test plan:

  1. Explain what we'll test: "I'll open a real browser and test your deployed app. Playwright automates the browser — clicking buttons, filling forms, and checking results — just like a real user would."

  2. Test plan based on what's deployed:

    Core Tests (always run):

    • Site loads successfully (CloudFront URL returns 200)
    • Main page renders correctly
    • No console errors

    API Tests (if API deployed):

    • Each API endpoint returns expected data
    • POST endpoints create data correctly
    • Error handling works (invalid inputs return proper errors)

    Auth Tests (if Cognito deployed):

    • Sign-up form works
    • Sign-in form works
    • Protected routes reject unauthenticated requests
    • Protected routes work after sign-in

    Database Tests (if DynamoDB deployed):

    • Create, read, update, delete operations work
    • Data persists across requests

Phase 2: Execute

Use the Playwright MCP server to run each test:

  1. Navigate to the site:

    • Use browser_navigate to open the CloudFront URL
    • Take a snapshot to verify it loaded
    • Check for console errors with browser_console_messages
  2. Test the frontend:

    • Use browser_snapshot to check the page content
    • Verify key elements are present
    • Take a screenshot for the user
  3. Test API endpoints:

    • Use browser_navigate to call API endpoints directly
    • Or use browser_evaluate to make fetch calls from the browser
    • Verify response status codes and data
  4. Test auth flow (if applicable):

    • Navigate to sign-up page
    • Fill in registration form with test credentials using browser_fill_form
    • Submit and verify success
    • Navigate to sign-in page
    • Fill in login form
    • Verify authenticated state
    • Test a protected API route
  5. Test CRUD operations (if applicable):

    • Create a new item through the UI or API
    • Read it back
    • Update it
    • Delete it
    • Verify it's gone

Phase 3: Report

Create a test results summary:

# Test Results — [Date]

## Summary
- Passed: [N] tests
- Failed: [N] tests
- Warnings: [N]

## Details

### Frontend
- Site loads at [URL]
- No console errors
- Main page renders correctly

### API
- GET /api/items returns data
- POST /api/items creates item
- DELETE /api/items/:id returns 500 — [details]

### Auth (if tested)
- Sign-up works
- Sign-in works
- Protected routes require auth

### Screenshots
[Include screenshots of key pages]

For any failures:

  • Explain what went wrong in simple terms
  • Suggest specific fixes
  • Offer to help fix the issues

Save results to .migration/test-results.md

Phase 4: Next Steps

  • If all tests pass: "Everything works! Your app is live and functional."
  • If some tests fail: "Let's fix these issues. The most important one is [X] because [reason]."
  • Remind about cleanup: "When you're done, ask me to tear down the resources to stop any costs."

Important Notes

Playwright MCP Usage

  • Use browser_snapshot (accessibility tree) for checking content — more reliable than screenshots
  • Use browser_take_screenshot for visual evidence to show the user
  • Use browser_console_messages to catch JavaScript errors
  • Use browser_network_requests to debug API issues
  • Always close the browser when done with browser_close

Test Data

  • Use clearly fake data for testing (e.g., test@example.com)
  • Clean up test data after testing if possible
  • Don't use real email addresses for Cognito sign-up tests

Timeouts

  • CloudFront may take a few minutes to propagate after deployment
  • Lambda cold starts may cause first request to be slow
  • If a test fails due to timeout, try once more before reporting failure
Install via CLI
npx skills add https://github.com/schuettc/website-deployment-plugin --skill test
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