playwright-mcp
Playwright MCP for browser automation via LLMs. playwright-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by microsoft. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It is categorized under Tool/Playwright, AI/Automation and Tool/VSCode.
What is this MCP
Playwright MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that enables LLMs to interact with web pages through structured accessibility snapshots rather than pixel-based inputs. It provides browser automation capabilities using Playwright's accessibility tree.
How to use this MCP
The MCP can be installed in VS Code via CLI or extension buttons, configured through JSON, and supports both snapshot (default) and vision modes. It offers various interaction commands like clicking, typing, navigation, and tab management.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP is ideal for web navigation, form-filling, data extraction, automated testing, and general browser interaction for AI agents. It's particularly useful for LLM-driven workflows that require deterministic web interactions without vision models.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the playwright-mcp MCP server?
playwright-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from microsoft. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect playwright-mcp to my AI client?
Add playwright-mcp to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Cline) as a stdio or SSE server, then restart the client so it picks up the new server.
Is playwright-mcp free to use?
playwright-mcp is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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