How to use environment variables from a .env file in Playwright tests?

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How to use environment variables from a .env file in Playwright tests?

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Hello Kusha,

Your inquiry on utilizing the dotenv package to load variables in your project here is a concise guide to assist you:

Using dotenv package to load variables:

Installation: First, install the dotenv package using npm or yarn:

npm install dotenv --save-dev

yarn add dotenv --dev

Usage: In your test file, import and configure dotenv to load the variables from the .env file:

require('dotenv').config();

const myVariable = process.env.MY_VARIABLE;

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Hi Kusha,

I trust this message finds you well. In response to your query about leveraging the dotenv-playwright package to seamlessly incorporate variables into Playwright tests, please find below a concise guide for installation and usage:

Using dotenv-playwright package to load variables directly in Playwright tests:

  • Installation: Install the dotenv-playwright package as a dev dependency:
  • npm install dotenv-playwright --save-dev
  • yarn add dotenv-playwright --dev
  • Usage: In your test file, import and configure dotenv-playwright to load the variables from the .env file:
  • require('dotenv-playwright').config();

const myVariable = process.env.MY_VARIABLE;

This package is specifically designed for use with Playwright tests and automatically loads the .env file when running tests.