mcp_playwright
npxBasicMCP server for browser automation using Playwright. Exposes tools for controlling Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit browsers. Provides APIs for web scraping, form submission, and interaction with dynamic web content. Connects to Playwright's browser automation capabilities. Useful for developers building web scrapers, test automation, or AI agents that need to interact with web applications.
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Overview
MCP server for browser automation using Playwright. Exposes tools for controlling Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit browsers. Provides APIs for web scraping, form submission, and interaction with dynamic web content. Connects to Playwright's browser automation capabilities. Useful for developers building web scrapers, test automation, or AI agents that need to interact with web applications.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y @cotestdev/mcp_playwright2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"cotestdev-mcpplaywright-npm": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y @cotestdev/mcp_playwright"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from mcp_playwright?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for mcp_playwright
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from mcp_playwright. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MCP_PLAYWRIGHT_API_KEY | Yes | Your mcp_playwright API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in mcp_playwright?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in mcp_playwright"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in mcp_playwright with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with mcp_playwright
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