Patchright Lite MCP Server
@dylangroos
Patchright (Playwright patch) MCP server for lightweight models
Overview
What is Patchright Lite MCP Server?
A streamlined Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that wraps the Patchright Node.js SDK to provide stealth browser automation capabilities to AI models. Patchright is an undetected version of Playwright with advanced stealth capabilities to avoid detection by anti-bot systems.
How to use Patchright Lite MCP Server?
Install dependencies, build the TypeScript code, and install Chromium-Driver with npx patchright install chromium. Run the server with npm start. Integrate with AI tools like Claude Desktop or VS Code with GitHub Copilot by adding the server configuration.
Key features of Patchright Lite MCP Server
- Simple interface with just 4 essential tools
- Stealth automation using Patchright's undetected browser
- Implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- Uses stdio transport for seamless integration
Use cases of Patchright Lite MCP Server
- Launch a browser, navigate to a URL, and extract page content
- Fill forms, click buttons, and select options on web pages
- Extract text, HTML, or screenshots from live pages
- Automate multi-step workflows like login sequences
FAQ from Patchright Lite MCP Server
What tools does Patchright Lite MCP Server provide?
It provides browse, interact, extract, and close – four tools for browser automation and content extraction.
What are the prerequisites?
Node.js 18+ and npm or yarn are required.
How do I integrate with Claude Desktop?
Add the server to your claude-desktop-config.json as an MCP server with command node and args pointing to the built dist/index.js file.
Can I run it with Docker?
Yes, run docker run -it --rm dylangroos/patchright-mcp or build the image locally.
What security considerations are there?
Use responsibly and ethically. Avoid violating websites’ terms of service and be mindful of rate limits.
