Overview
What is BrowserStack MCP Server?
BrowserStack MCP Server is an integration that lets developers and testers use BrowserStack’s Test Platform directly from AI tools via natural language prompts. It supports manual app testing, manual web testing, and automated testing (Playwright, Selenium, A11y) on BrowserStack’s cloud of real devices and browsers.
How to use BrowserStack MCP Server?
Create a BrowserStack account, note your username and access key, and ensure Node.js >=18.0. Install the server via npx -y @browserstack/mcp-server@latest and configure it in your MCP client’s JSON file (VSCode, Cursor, or Claude Desktop) by setting BROWSERSTACK_USERNAME and BROWSERSTACK_ACCESS_KEY environment variables. Alternatively, install via Smithery for Claude Desktop. Then use prompts like “open my app on a iPhone 15 Pro Max” or “run my test suite on BrowserStack infra.”
Key features of BrowserStack MCP Server
- Manual app testing on real devices
- Manual web testing on real browsers and devices
- Automated testing with Playwright, Selenium, and more
- Test Observability for debugging CI/CD failures
- Accessibility testing for WCAG and ADA compliance
- Supports local website testing without remote deployment
Use cases of BrowserStack MCP Server
- Debug app crashes on specific real devices and OS versions
- Test websites locally hosted on different browsers
- Run existing test suites on BrowserStack’s cloud infrastructure
- Fix test failures reported by your CI/CD pipeline
- Perform accessibility checks on public websites
FAQ from BrowserStack MCP Server
What are the runtime requirements for the BrowserStack MCP Server?
Node.js version 18.0 or higher (recommended v22.15.0 LTS). You also need a BrowserStack account with a valid username and access key.
How do I authenticate with the BrowserStack MCP Server?
Set the environment variables `B
