playwright
Playwright is a framework for Web Testing and Automation. It allows testing Chromium, Firefox and WebKit with a single API.
The Playwright MCP server enables AI agents to control and interact with web browsers through the Model Context Protocol. Built on Microsoft's Playwright browser automation framework, it provides structured tools for navigating pages, filling forms, capturing screenshots, and managing network requests across Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit. Agents interact with web content using accessibility snapshots rather than visual models, offering deterministic element targeting through reference-based interactions.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01AI agents performing automated web testing and quality assurance workflows
- 02LLM-driven web scraping and data extraction from dynamic websites
- 03Automated form filling and submission across multiple web applications
- 04Screenshot and PDF generation for documentation or archival purposes
- 05Testing web applications with AI-assisted exploratory testing scenarios
- 06Browser-based automation tasks integrated into agent workflows and pipelines
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playwright — FAQ
What is the Playwright MCP server?+
The Playwright MCP server is a Model Context Protocol implementation that gives AI agents browser automation capabilities through Microsoft's Playwright framework. It provides structured tools for navigating, interacting with, and extracting data from web pages across multiple browser engines.
How do I install the Playwright MCP server?+
Add it to your MCP client configuration with the command 'npx @playwright/mcp@latest'. For VS Code, use the one-click install button, or for Claude Code run 'claude mcp add playwright npx @playwright/mcp@latest'.
Which AI clients work with the Playwright MCP server?+
It works with any MCP-compatible client including VS Code, Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, and Windsurf. The server follows the standard Model Context Protocol specification.
Does the Playwright MCP server require API keys?+
No, the Playwright MCP server does not require API keys. It runs locally and controls browsers installed on your system without external service dependencies.
Is the Playwright MCP server free to use?+
Yes, Playwright and the Playwright MCP server are open source and free to use. The project is maintained by Microsoft under the Apache 2.0 license.
What browsers does the Playwright MCP server support?+
It supports Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit across Linux, macOS, and Windows in both headless and headed modes. Browser binaries are automatically managed by Playwright.
How do I install playwright?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. playwright is a mcp server — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is playwright free?+
playwright is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.