How to configure Playwright (RPA.Browser) in Visual Studio Code

Troubleshooting
#1

Hi Experts,

I am using VS Code and using Playwright for some browser based interactions.

Is there a preferred way to set this up? I am manually editing the conda file based on the robocorp github examples.

Just wanted to make sure I am not missing a better way to do this? I have looked at the project page, but not sure where I would have found the dependancy list to configure - other than looking at example solutions.

dependencies:
  - python=3.7.5
  - pip=20.1
  - nodejs=14.2.0
  - pip:
      - rpaframework==7.4.2
      - robotframework-browser==3.1.1
rccPostInstall:
  - rfbrowser init

Thanks in advance,
Warren

#2

I think that (for now) is the preferred way.

We are planning a library management module for Lab. That will make it easier, but would effectively produce the same configuration in conda.yaml.

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#3

I’m in need of assistance as someone new trying to get away from Microsoft Power Automate Desktop and into a tool that is easier to customize. So, I’m trying to install playwright using VS Code and am hitting a few issues. First off, I’m getting this error on both the conda and yaml files:

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Also, any changes I make to the conda file requires a 10+ minute “obtain env for robot.yaml” update. Is this normal? Seems like a long time to be waiting.

Thanks for the help in advance!

#4

Here is the conda file that I am using for playwright (which works):

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My Yaml file too:

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Of course you use the RPA.Browser.Playwright Library in the settings of your robot.

Good luck, Warren

#5

Thank you! My settings appears to be the same except for a few version differences. I’ll see if anyone else knows what is throwing that json error.

#6

Did you create the robot using the Robocorp Extension? i.e. via the Command palette?

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There is a Playwright template available. This should set you up the file system “correctly”. It seems like there is an issue parsing the JSON file - perhaps you have another extension causing an issue?

Regards, Warren

#7

Yes, I used Robocorp: Create Robot.
I just have two extensions installed at the moment, both are what were required for the first beginner’s tutorial on their website: Robocorp Code and Robot Framework Language Server.

I created a new file and starting from scratch to see if that fixes it.

#8

Creating a new file worked. I’m not sure what the problem was but since I wasn’t very far in that file, I will just abandon it.

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#9

You probably hit the short moment where the Robocorp Code extension had a bug causing issues for most users. The issue was fixed in a few hours’ time. That is why it might seem that creating a new file fixed things. :slight_smile:

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