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v1.62.1

microsoft/playwrightv1.62.1Jul 30, 2026by dgozman

AI Summary

This release focuses on bug fixes, specifically addressing critical regressions introduced in version 1.62. It resolves issues related to TypeScript configuration resolution, type checking for branded primitive types, and accessibility snapshots.

Key Highlights

  • Fixes fatal regressions in TypeScript configuration resolution for 'tsconfig extends' and project references.
  • Resolves a regression where `page.evaluate()` arguments of branded primitive types no longer type-check.
  • Fixes accessibility snapshot issues where button names were dropped in nested scenarios with aria-hidden SVGs.
  • Adds missing image-type actionable elements to snapshots.

Full Release Notes

### Bug Fixes

- #41989 [Regression]: tsconfig "extends" bare specifier isn't resolved via node_modules walk-up like tsc (fatal since 1.62)
- #41998 [Regression]: directory-form tsconfig project references ("path": "../pkg") fail to resolve (fatal since 1.62)
- #41985 Accessibility snapshot drops button name when text is nested inside spans with aria-hidden SVG
- #42000 [Regression]: page.evaluate() arg of a branded primitive type (string & { brand }) no longer type-checks since 1.62
- #42013 [BUG]Image-type actionable elements are not presented in the snapshot.