| name | Playwright MCP Browser Automation |
| slug | playwright-mcp-browser-automation |
| description | Official Playwright-powered browser control for agent workflows. |
| github_stars | 33289 |
| verification | security_reviewed |
| source | https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp |
| author | Microsoft |
| publisher_type | company |
| category | Browser Automation |
| framework | Claude Code |
| tool_ecosystem | {"github_repo":"microsoft/playwright-mcp","github_stars":33289,"npm_package":"@playwright/mcp","npm_weekly_downloads":5000572} |
Playwright MCP Browser Automation
Official Playwright-powered browser control for agent workflows.
Prerequisites
Node.js, Playwright, MCP client or host environment
Installation
Use the upstream install or setup path that matches your environment:
- npx @playwright/mcp@latest --config path/to/config.json
- npx @playwright/mcp@latest --port 8931
- docker run -d -i --rm --init --pull=always \
- docker build -t mcr.microsoft.com/playwright/mcp .
Requirements and caveats from upstream:
- Node.js 18 or newer
- node utils/generate-links.js
- | --extension | Connect to a running browser instance (Edge/Chrome only). Requires the "Playwright Extension" to be installed.
env PLAYWRIGHT_MCP_EXTENSION |
Basic usage or getting-started notes:
Documentation
Source