Dealing with "DevTools remote debugging is disallowed by the system admin"

Developers using Playwright (often alongside GitHub Copilot) in corporate environments may encounter the error “DevTools remote debugging is disallowed by the system admin.” This cryptic message usually means your company’s group policies are blocking Chrome or Edge from running in remote-debug/automation mode. In such locked-down setups, Playwright’s attempt to launch a Chromium-based browser gets shut down by admin rules, leading to that error in your test logs. Quick Fix: Use WebKit Instead o