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Playwright MCP

Lets agents navigate websites, read pages, and perform actions through structured browser interaction.

36.1k StarsApache-2.0TypeScriptUpdated 5 days ago
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Project overview

Lets agents navigate websites, read pages, and perform actions through structured browser interaction. Its core areas include Page navigation, Form interaction, Accessibility snapshots, Browser testing. Start with the repository documentation and the smallest practical scope before adopting it broadly.

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Core capabilities

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Page navigation

Exposes Page navigation to compatible clients through MCP tools.

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Form interaction

Exposes Form interaction to compatible clients through MCP tools.

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Accessibility snapshots

Exposes Accessibility snapshots to compatible clients through MCP tools.

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Browser testing

Exposes Browser testing to compatible clients through MCP tools.

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Setup and connection

This usage path is based on the current public documentation for Playwright MCP. Complete the steps in order before using it from your agent.

AI AGENT INSTALL

Let an AI Agent install it

Send this prompt to Codex, Claude Code, or another AI agent that can work with your local environment.

Help me install this MCP: Playwright MCP
Project URL: https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp

Read the README and installation files first, confirm the current environment and target directory, then follow the project's documented installation method. Run a minimal verification task afterward and report the install location, steps, and result. Ask before requesting credentials, additional permissions, overwriting files, or performing risky actions.
01Before you start
  • Node.js
  • A browser runtime
02Copy the install command or configuration
Project URL: https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp#getting-started
Copy the URL and follow the steps below to complete setup.
03Complete the setup steps
  1. 1
    Apply the configuration

    Use the command or configuration above to add the resource to the current agent environment.

  2. 2
    Complete required setup

    Prepare Node.js, A browser runtime.

  3. 3
    Run a minimal task

    Run a minimal task in the agent. If the resource is recognized and returns the documented type of result, the setup is active.

How to verify the setup

Run a minimal task in the agent. If the resource is recognized and returns the documented type of result, the setup is active.

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Use cases

SCENARIO 01

You need to connect an AI agent to tools, browsers, code, or data through MCP

SCENARIO 02

Your current task needs Page navigation or Form interaction

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Assessment

Why it may be useful

  • You need to connect an AI agent to tools, browsers, code, or data through MCP
  • Your current task needs Page navigation or Form interaction

What to know first

  • Your agent does not support MCP or you cannot provide the required environment
  • You want to use it in production without reading the repository documentation or reviewing permissions
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README

Playwright MCP


Overview

Lets agents navigate websites, read pages, and perform actions through structured browser interaction. Playwright MCP server.

Getting started

  • This usage path is based on the current public documentation for Playwright MCP. Complete the steps in order before using it from your agent.
  • Project focus: Lets agents navigate websites, read pages, and perform actions through structured browser interaction.
  • Published characteristics: Local service, Browser sessions, Tool catalog.
  • Run a minimal task in the agent. If the resource is recognized and returns the documented type of result, the setup is active.

Configuration

Project URL: https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp#getting-started
Copy the URL and follow the steps below to complete setup.
Read the complete README on GitHub