Puppeteer Real Browser MCP Server

What is Puppeteer Real Browser MCP Server?

It is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides AI assistants with detection-resistant browser automation capabilities, built on the puppeteer-real-browser package. It acts as a bridge between AI assistants and a real browser, enabling stealth browsing that bypasses common bot detection mechanisms.

How to use Puppeteer Real Browser MCP Server?

No installation is required for end users – use npx puppeteer-real-browser-mcp-server@latest in your AI assistant's configuration. For Claude Desktop, add the server to claude_desktop_config.json. For Claude Code CLI, run claude mcp add puppeteer-real-browser -- npx puppeteer-real-browser-mcp-server@latest. For Cursor IDE, configure via .cursor/mcp.json. Developers can install globally or clone the repo for contributions.

Features of Puppeteer Real Browser MCP Server

• Stealth by default with anti-detection features
• Smart Chrome detection across 15+ installation paths (Windows)
• Dynamic selector discovery without hardcoded selectors
• Proxy support and captcha handling (reCAPTCHA, hCaptcha, Turnstile)
• 11 tools covering all browser automation needs
• Robust error handling with circuit breaker pattern and timeout controls

Use cases of Puppeteer Real Browser MCP Server

• Browse websites and search for products (e.g., "Go to amazon.com and search for laptops")
• Fill out and submit web forms automatically
• Extract structured data like prices, product listings, or page content
• Automate login and invoice download workflows
• Solve captchas during automated browsing sessions

FAQ from Puppeteer Real Browser MCP Server

Do I need to install this package to use it?

No. The npx command automatically downloads and runs the latest version without permanent installation. Only developers contributing to the project need to install.

What are the prerequisites?

Node.js 18 or higher and Google Chrome/Chromium installed. Platform-specific paths are automatically detected on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

How do I configure the server with Claude Desktop?

Add a JSON entry to claude_desktop_config.json (located at %APPDATA%\Claude\ on Windows, ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/ on Mac, or ~/.config/Claude/ on Linux) with the command npx and args ["puppeteer-real-browser-mcp-server@latest"].

Can I use a proxy or custom Chrome path?

Yes. Use environment variables such as CHROME_PATH and PROXY_URL when starting the server, for example via the Claude Code CLI -e flag or in the JSON configuration.

Is this project stable?

The project is under active development and marked as "UNDER MAINTENANCE". Some features may be incomplete or change without notice.