Playwright MCP

Playwright MCP is an MCP server providing browser automation capabilities using Playwright for LLMs.

Playwright MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that provides browser automation capabilities using Playwright. It enables LLMs to interact with web pages through structured accessibility snapshots, bypassing the need for screenshots or visually-tuned models. The server is fast, lightweight, and operates purely on structured data rather than pixel-based input for deterministic tool application. It is designed for developers using MCP clients like VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Desktop, and others. The product supports configuration arguments such as allowed hosts, browser selection, mobile emulation, and headless mode.

Playwright MCP at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Web, VS Code, CLI
Pricing: Free
Released: March 2025
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp

Key features

Fast and lightweight accessibility tree usage
LLM-friendly structured data operation
Deterministic tool application
Browser selection including Chrome, Firefox, WebKit, and MS Edge
Mobile device emulation support
Configurable allowed hosts and origins
Headless or headed browser execution

Use it for

Automating browser interactions with LLMs
Performing exploratory web automation
Running self-healing tests
Executing long-running autonomous workflows

Companion to

Tools whose articles name Playwright MCP as a companion, each with its job for them.

Claude Code — Playwright MCP: Browser testing
Cursor — Playwright MCP: Browser testing
GitHub Copilot — Playwright MCP: Browser testing

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