diff --git a/scripts/runBrowserTests.sh b/scripts/runBrowserTests.sh
index 4eb6800..58710c0 100755
--- a/scripts/runBrowserTests.sh
+++ b/scripts/runBrowserTests.sh
@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@ trap finish EXIT
 mosquitto &
 export PID_MOSQUITTO=$!
 sleep 1
+npx -y playwright install
 
 # Set credentials for browser authentication (tests will use these to login)
 export MQTT_EXPLORER_USERNAME=${MQTT_EXPLORER_USERNAME:-test}