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+playwright_skip_browser_download=1
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@@ -97,6 +97,8 @@ Test samples are kept in `/test/xxx/samples` folder.
 
 #### Running tests
 
+> PREREQUISITE: Install chromium via playwright by running `pnpm playwright install chromium`
+
 1. To run test, run `pnpm test`.
 1. To run test for a specific feature, you can use the `-g` (aka `--grep`) option. For example, to only run test involving transitions, run `pnpm test -- -g transition`.