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Playwright MCP

Lets AI assistants open and use web pages in a real browser: clicking, typing and reading what's there.

What it does

Playwright MCP is a connector that gives AI assistants control of a web browser. It uses MCP (Model Context Protocol), a common standard for plugging tools into AI apps, and Playwright, a widely used browser-automation tool.

Instead of looking at screenshots, the AI reads a structured outline of the page, which its makers say is faster and more reliable. This lets an assistant fill in forms, follow links and check web pages as part of a task.

It works with many AI apps and coding tools, including VS Code, Cursor, Claude Desktop and Goose. The makers suggest that coding agents may prefer their separate command-line version, which uses less of the AI's memory.

Who it's for

Developers and AI tool users who want their assistant to browse and test websites.

Can I use it without coding?

With some setup. Needs Node.js installed and a small settings change in your AI app. New to this? Start here.

Can I run it?

Cost
FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
API key
Not needed

Try it

  1. Make sure Node.js is installed on your computer.
  2. Add Playwright MCP in your AI tool's settings, such as Claude Desktop, Cursor or VS Code.
  3. Ask your AI assistant to open and use a web page for you.

Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?

Before you install

  • Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
  • License (Apache-2.0): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
  • More on staying safe

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