Playwright MCP

Name: Playwright MCP
Author: microsoft

by microsoftversion 0.0.84i★ 39,198iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.microsoft/playwright-mcp

Overview

Written by PopNx MCP from the maker’s information

Lets AI open a browser on your computer and click, type and read pages like a person. Made by Microsoft, the team behind Playwright.

Description from the maker (original English)

Playwright Tools for MCP

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

These three are never merged into one score: opinions, measurements and popularity are different things.

User voiceiNo reviews yetReviews open together with accounts in a later step
Our basic checksi3 of 3 passedChecked from public information; code not scanned yet
UsageiWidely used★ 39,198

What you can do with it

Good for: People who want AI to handle repetitive web work: filling forms, checking pages, gathering data from many pages

Try asking your AI

Open my shop website and check the buy button works on every page
Go to this news page and list all the headlines in a table
Fill in the contact form with test data and tell me where it gets stuck

Written by PopNx MCP from the maker’s information

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

You need

npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)

Claude DesktopClaude CodeCursorVS Code

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "playwright": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@playwright/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add playwright -- npx -y @playwright/mcp

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "playwright": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@playwright/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "playwright": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@playwright/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 5, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account microsoft, which owns the repo
✓ Pass
Still maintained
Code last changed yesterday
✓ Pass
Has a licence
Uses Apache-2.0
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
– Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Needs the server’s tool list first; this check starts in the next step

Compared with others in Web & browsersi

More stars than 67% of the other 9 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 67% of the other 9 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 9 servers in this category

Compared only with servers in this prototype, not the whole registry.

Common questions

Is Playwright MCP safe?

It passed 3 of 3 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed yesterday, and the latest version (0.0.84) reached the registry 5 days ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: Browser Use, Chrome DevTools MCP, MCP Server Browser

Alternatives

Servers in the same category from other makers, sorted by stars.

Reading a card:★ GitHub starsiThree pillars: reviews · checks · usageiUpdated = latest version published to the registryi

Browser Use

by browser-use

Lets AI do web tasks for you, such as filling forms, searching and extracting data, in the maker’s cloud browsers or on your computer.

Computer or cloud★ 120,087MITUpdated 15 days ago

Chrome DevTools MCP

by ChromeDevTools

Lets AI use Chrome’s developer tools to inspect pages, find what makes them slow and spot errors. Made by the Chrome DevTools team.

Runs on your computer★ 54,821Apache-2.0Updated 14 days ago

MCP Server Browser

by bytedance

MCP server for browser use access

Runs on your computer★ 39,550Apache-2.0Updated 14 months ago

README from the maker

Open the README

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Playwright MCP

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides browser automation capabilities using Playwright. This server enables LLMs to interact with web pages through structured accessibility snapshots, bypassing the need for screenshots or visually-tuned models.

Playwright MCP vs Playwright CLI

This package provides MCP interface into Playwright. If you are using a coding agent, you might benefit from using the CLI+SKILLS instead.

CLI: Modern coding agents increasingly favor CLI–based workflows exposed as SKILLs over MCP because CLI invocations are more token-efficient: they avoid loading large tool schemas and verbose accessibility trees into the model context, allowing agents to act through concise, purpose-built commands. This makes CLI + SKILLs better suited for high-throughput coding agents that must balance browser automation with large codebases, tests, and reasoning within limited context windows.

Learn more about [Playwright CLI with SKILLS](https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-cli).

MCP: MCP remains relevant for specialized agentic loops that benefit from persistent state, rich introspection, and iterative reasoning over page structure, such as exploratory automation, self-healing tests, or long-running autonomous workflows where maintaining continuous browser context outweighs token cost concerns.

Key Features

Fast and lightweight. Uses Playwright's accessibility tree, not pixel-based input.
LLM-friendly. No vision models needed, operates purely on structured data.
Deterministic tool application. Avoids ambiguity common with screenshot-based approaches.

Requirements

Node.js 18 or newer
VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Desktop, Goose, Grok, Junie or any other MCP client

Getting started

First, install the Playwright MCP server with your client.

Standard config works in most of the tools:

"mcpServers": { "playwright": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "@playwright/mcp@latest" ] } } }

Amp

Add via the Amp VS Code extension settings screen or by updating your settings.json file:

"amp.mcpServers": {

"playwright": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "@playwright/mcp@latest" ] } }

Amp CLI Setup:

Add via the amp mcp add command below

amp mcp add playwright -- npx @playwright/mcp@latest

Antigravity

Add via the Antigravity settings or by updating your configuration file:

"mcpServers": { "playwright": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "@playwright/mcp@latest" ] } } }

Claude Code

Use the Claude Code CLI to add the Playwright MCP server:

claude mcp add playwright npx @playwright/mcp@latest

Claude Desktop

Follow the MCP install guide, use the standard config above.

Cline

Follow the instruction in the section Configuring MCP Servers

Example: Local Setup

Add the following to your cline_mcp_settings.json file:

"mcpServers": { "playwright": { "type": "stdio", "command": "npx", "timeout": 30, "args": [ "-y", "@playwright/mcp@latest" ], "disabled": false } } }

Codex

Use the Codex CLI to add the Playwright MCP server:

codex mcp add playwright npx "@playwright/mcp@latest"

Alternatively, create or edit the configuration file ~/.codex/config.toml and add:

[mcp_servers.playwright]

command = "npx" args = ["@playwright/mcp@latest"]

For more information, see the Codex MCP documentation.

Copilot

Use the Copilot CLI to interactively add the Playwright MCP server:

/mcp add

Alternatively, create or edit the configuration file ~/.copilot/mcp-config.json and add:

"mcpServers": { "playwright": { "type": "local", "command": "npx", "tools": [ "*" ], "args": [ "@playwright/mcp@latest" ] } } }

For more information, see the Copilot CLI documentation.

Cursor

Click the button to install:

Or install manually:

Go to Cursor Settings -> MCP -> Add new MCP Server. Name to your liking, use command type with the command npx @playwright/mcp@latest. You can also verify config or add command like arguments via clicking Edit.

Factory

Use the Factory CLI to add the Playwright MCP server:

droid mcp add playwright "npx @playwright/mcp@latest"

Alternatively, type /mcp within Factory droid to open an interactive UI for managing MCP servers.

For more information, see the Factory MCP documentation.

Gemini CLI

Follow the MCP install guide, use the standard config above.

Goose

Click the button to install:

Or install manually:

Go to Advanced settings -> Extensions -> Add custom extension. Name to your liking, use type STDIO, and set the command to npx @playwright/mcp. Click "Add Extension".

Grok

Use the Grok CLI to add the Playwright MCP server:

grok mcp add playwright -- npx @playwright/mcp@latest

Alternatively, create or edit the configuration file ~/.grok/config.toml and add:

[mcp_servers.playwright]

command = "npx" args = ["@playwright/mcp@latest"]

For more information, see the Grok MCP documentation.

Junie

To add the Playwright MCP server in Junie CLI:

Type /mcp
Press Ctrl+A to add a new MCP server
Select Playwright from the list

Alternatively, add to .junie/mcp/mcp.json:

"mcpServers": { "Playwright": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "@playwright/mcp@latest" ] } } }

For more information, see the Junie MCP configuration documentation.

Kiro

Follow the MCP Servers documentation. For example in .kiro/settings/mcp.json:

"mcpServers": { "playwright": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "@playwright/mcp@latest" ] } } }

</details>

LM Studio

Click the button to install:

Or install manually:

Go to Program in the right sidebar -> Install -> Edit mcp.json. Use the standard config above.

opencode

Follow the MCP Servers documentation. For example in ~/.config/opencode/opencode.json:

"$schema": "https://opencode.ai/config.json", "mcp": { "playwright": { "type": "local", "command": [ "npx", "@playwright/mcp@latest" ], "enabled": true } } }

</details>

Qodo Gen

Open Qodo Gen chat panel in VSCode or IntelliJ → Connect more tools → + Add new MCP → Paste the standard config above.

Click Save .

VS Code

Click the button to install:

Or install manually:

Follow the MCP install guide, use the standard config above. You can also install the Playwright MCP server using the VS Code CLI:

# For VS Code

code --add-mcp '{"name":"playwright","command":"npx","args":["@playwright/mcp@latest"]}'

After installation, the Playwright MCP server will be available for use with your GitHub Copilot agent in VS Code.

Warp

Go to Settings -> AI -> Manage MCP Servers -> + Add to add an MCP Server. Use the standard config above.

Alternatively, use the slash command /add-mcp in the Warp prompt and paste the standard config from above:

"mcpServers": { "playwright": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "@playwright/mcp@latest" ] } } }

Windsurf

Follow Windsurf MCP documentation. Use the standard config above.

Configuration

Playwright MCP server supports

Only the beginning is shown; read the rest in the repo

Playwright MCP

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Compared with others in Web & browsersi

Common questions

Alternatives

Browser Use

Chrome DevTools MCP

MCP Server Browser

README from the maker

Playwright MCP

Playwright MCP vs Playwright CLI

Key Features

Requirements

Getting started

Click the button to install:

Or install manually:

Click the button to install:

Or install manually:

Click the button to install:

Or install manually:

Click the button to install:

Or install manually:

Configuration