microsoft/playwright
v1.65.0Curated build tool / testing repository (microsoft/playwright) tracked via conditional GitHub .atom polling.
@playwright/test is an open-source library and developer tool in the microsoft/playwright ecosystem. It saves developers from writing repetitive low-level boilerplate from scratch by providing a battle-tested, open-source implementation ready for production.
There is no watch mode. UI mode does not run tests again w. Review breaking API changes before up… Migration: Moderate.
Key Release Highlights (v1.65.0)
- There is no watch mode. UI mode does not run tests again when files change, and
--only-changeddoes not follow imports. - Bun loads modules itself, so
--tsconfigand the JSX options intsconfig.jsonhave no effect, and custom ESM loaders are not supported. - Stack traces do not include async frames, and API names do not include the class name:
clickinstead oflocator.click. This changes some step locations, step titles and erro... - Console output of a test does not get into the trace and UI mode.
Breaking Changes (Action Required)
- ⚠️ Playwright no longer tests on Node.js 20. Use Node.js 22, 24 or 26, as listed in the system requirements.
npm install @playwright/test@1.65.0Ecosystem Compatibility Matrix & Verified Graph Warnings
Zero-Noise Historical Release Timeline (1)
Format: [Core Change] + [Required Action] + [Migration Effort]There is no watch mode. UI mode does not run tests again w. Review breaking API changes before up… Migration: Moderate.
Upgrade & Migration Q&A (microsoft/playwright v1.65.0)
Direct Answers for Engineers & AI AgentsIs microsoft/playwright v1.65.0 safe to upgrade in production?
microsoft/playwright v1.65.0 is classified as BREAKING (MINOR release). There is no watch mode. UI mode does not run tests again w. Review breaking API changes before up… Migration: Moderate.
What breaking changes or compatibility risks exist in microsoft/playwright v1.65.0?
⚠️ Playwright no longer tests on Node.js 20. Use Node.js 22, 24 or 26, as listed in the system requirements.
What is the bundle size impact of @playwright/test v1.65.0?
Measured bundle size telemetry is currently unavailable for @playwright/test v1.65.0; verify build output locally before deploying.
How do I upgrade @playwright/test to v1.65.0?
Upgrade @playwright/test to v1.65.0 by running "npm install @playwright/test@1.65.0" and applying the migration steps: npm install @playwright/test@1.65.0