BrowserCat MCP Server
@browsercat
About BrowserCat MCP Server
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Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"browsercat": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@browsercatco/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"BROWSERCAT_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
}
}
}
}Tools
7Navigate to any URL in the browser
Capture screenshots of the entire page or specific elements
Click elements on the page
Hover elements on the page
Fill out input fields
Select an option from a dropdown menu
Execute JavaScript in the browser console
Overview
What is BrowserCat MCP Server?
It is a Model Context Protocol server that provides browser automation capabilities using BrowserCat’s cloud browser service. It enables LLMs to interact with web pages, take screenshots, and execute JavaScript in a real browser environment without needing to install browsers locally.
How to use BrowserCat MCP Server?
Configure the server via NPX by setting the environment variable BROWSERCAT_API_KEY to your BrowserCat API key (obtain a free key at https://browsercat.xyz/mcp). The server exposes tools such as browsercat_navigate, browsercat_screenshot, browsercat_click, browsercat_hover, browsercat_fill, browsercat_select, and browsercat_evaluate to control browser actions.
Key features of BrowserCat MCP Server
- Cloud-based browser automation
- No local browser installation required
- Console log monitoring
- Screenshot capture (full page or element)
- JavaScript execution in the browser
- Basic web interaction (navigation, clicking, form filling)
Use cases of BrowserCat MCP Server
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FAQ from BrowserCat MCP Server
What environment variable is required to run the server?
The server requires BROWSERCAT_API_KEY; you can get a free key at https://browsercat.xyz/mcp.
How do I install BrowserCat MCP Server?
Run it via NPX with npx -y @browsercatco/mcp-server and provide the required environment variable in your MCP client configuration.
Do I need to install a local browser?
No, the server uses BrowserCat’s cloud browser service, so no local browser installation is needed.
What tools does the server provide?
It provides tools for navigation, screenshots, clicking, hovering, form filling, dropdown selection, and JavaScript evaluation.
Where are screenshots stored?
Screenshots are accessible as resources via the screenshot://<name> URI, where <name> is the name assigned during capture.
Frequently asked questions
What environment variable is required to run the server?
The server requires `BROWSERCAT_API_KEY`; you can get a free key at https://browsercat.xyz/mcp.
How do I install BrowserCat MCP Server?
Run it via NPX with `npx -y @browsercatco/mcp-server` and provide the required environment variable in your MCP client configuration.
Do I need to install a local browser?
No, the server uses BrowserCat’s cloud browser service, so no local browser installation is needed.
What tools does the server provide?
It provides tools for navigation, screenshots, clicking, hovering, form filling, dropdown selection, and JavaScript evaluation.
Where are screenshots stored?
Screenshots are accessible as resources via the `screenshot://<name>` URI, where `<name>` is the name assigned during capture.
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