Playwright Universal MCP Server
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Basic information
About Playwright Universal MCP Server
A universal Playwright MCP server for browser automation in containerized environments
Playwright Universal MCP Server config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"playwright-universal-mcp": {
"command": "python",
"args": [
"-m",
"venv",
"playwright-mcp-venv"
]
}
}
}Playwright Universal MCP Server tools
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Overview
What is Playwright Universal MCP?
Playwright Universal MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for browser automation, designed to work reliably in containerized environments with limited privileges. It provides browser control capabilities to AI assistants such as Claude and GPT-4.
How to use Playwright Universal MCP?
Install via pipx, pip, or from source, then install browsers with playwright install chromium. Run the server with the command playwright-universal-mcp using options like --browser, --headless, --headful, --debug, or --browser-arg. Configure it as an MCP server in Claude Desktop by adding the command and arguments to claude_desktop_config.json.
Key features of Playwright Universal MCP?
- Multi-browser support (Chromium, Firefox, WebKit, Edge, Chrome)
- Works in containerized environments with limited privileges
- Headless and headful modes for server or debugging
- Extensive browser control:
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