MCP Server Playwright
by Automata-Labs-team
MCP Server Playwright provides browser automation capabilities using Playwright. It enables LLMs to interact with web pages, take screenshots, and execute JavaScript in a real browser environment.
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What is MCP Server Playwright?
MCP Server Playwright is a Model Context Protocol server that allows for browser automation using Playwright. It provides a set of tools and resources to control and interact with web browsers programmatically.
How to use MCP Server Playwright?
The server can be installed via Smithery or using npx/mcp-get. Once installed, configure the server within your Claude configuration file. Use the provided tools (e.g., playwright_navigate, playwright_screenshot, playwright_click) with appropriate parameters to interact with web pages. Access resources like console logs and screenshots using their respective URLs.
Key features of MCP Server Playwright
Full browser automation capabilities
Screenshot capture of entire pages or specific elements
Comprehensive web interaction (navigation, clicking, form filling)
Console log monitoring
JavaScript execution in browser context
Use cases of MCP Server Playwright
Automated web testing
Web scraping and data extraction
LLM interaction with web content
Generating screenshots for documentation
Programmatic form filling and submission
FAQ from MCP Server Playwright
What is Playwright?
What is Playwright?
Playwright is a Node.js library to automate Chromium, Firefox and WebKit with a single API.
How do I install MCP Server Playwright?
How do I install MCP Server Playwright?
You can install it using Smithery, npx, or mcp-get. Refer to the installation instructions in the README.
Where is the configuration file located?
Where is the configuration file located?
The configuration file is automatically created/updated at: Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
How do I capture a screenshot of a specific element?
How do I capture a screenshot of a specific element?
Use the playwright_screenshot tool and specify the CSS selector of the element in the selector field.
How do I access the browser console logs?
How do I access the browser console logs?
Access the console logs using the console://logs resource URL.