mcp-playwright

by executeautomation · Browser Automation · ★ 5,671

mcp-playwright is an MCP server by executeautomation. Playwright Model Context Protocol Server - Tool to automate Browsers and APIs in Claude Desktop, Cline, Cursor IDE and More 🔌. It has 5,671 GitHub stars and ranks #17 of 591 in Browser Automation by stars.

Category: Browser Automation
Author: executeautomation
GitHub stars: 5,671
This week: Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
Language: TypeScript
License: MIT (open source)
Last update: 2025-12-13 (10 months ago)
Links: Source Website

How to install mcp-playwright

Install steps differ per project, so follow the README in the mcp-playwright repository. Most MCP servers start with a single command (npx -y <package>, uvx <package> or a Docker image) that you add to your client's config. The install guide shows where that goes in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code.

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What is mcp-playwright?

mcp-playwright is an MCP server by executeautomation in the Browser Automation category. Playwright Model Context Protocol Server - Tool to automate Browsers and APIs in Claude Desktop, Cline, Cursor IDE and More 🔌. It has 5,671 GitHub stars and ranks #17 of 591 in Browser Automation by stars.

Is mcp-playwright free and open source?

Yes. mcp-playwright is published under the MIT license, so you can run, modify and self-host it at no cost. If it connects to a paid service, that service's own pricing and API terms still apply. Check the repository for the exact license text before using it commercially.

What are the alternatives to mcp-playwright?

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