Playwright MCP Server
Browser automation using Playwright. Supports Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit for cross-browser testing and web scraping.
December 21, 2025by Microsoft
What is a MCP?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers extend Claude's capabilities with external tools and data sources. They provide access to databases, APIs, file systems, and more. Configure MCP servers in .mcp.json or add them via `claude mcp add` command.
Setup Instructions
Option 1 - CLI Command: claude mcp add playwright -- npx -y @anthropic-ai/mcp-server-playwright Option 2 - Add to .mcp.json Features: - Cross-browser testing (Chromium, Firefox, WebKit) - Screenshot and PDF generation - Network interception - Mobile device emulation
MCP Configuration
{
"mcpServers": {
"playwright": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@anthropic-ai/mcp-server-playwright"]
}
}
}
