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How to Run Playwright on Google Colab

Discover Playwright with our step-by-step installation guide for Google Colab. Learn to execute Playwright scripts effortlessly with our tutorial.

Are you looking to run Python Playwright on Google Colab? You're in the right place! In this blog post, we'll introduce you to Python Playwright, guide you through the installation process on Google Colab, show you how to run Python Playwright scripts, and help you troubleshoot common errors that may occur. Plus, we'll provide you with some practical examples to get you started.

Introduction to Python Playwright

Python Playwright is an open-source automation library for web browsers, developed by Microsoft. It allows you to automate interactions with web pages, which can be incredibly useful for tasks like web scraping, testing, and more. Python Playwright supports multiple web browsers, including Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit.

Installing Python Playwright on Google Colab

Before you can start using Playwright on Google Colab, you need to install it. Fortunately, the process is straightforward. You can install Python Playwright and its dependencies by running the following commands in a Colab cell:

!pip install playwright
!playwright install

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