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# WebSee MCP Server
Advanced frontend debugging intelligence for AI assistants via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
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[](https://github.com/1AQuantum/websee-mcp-server)
## Overview
WebSee is a production-ready MCP server that provides AI assistants with powerful frontend debugging capabilities through 36 specialized tools organized into 6 modular skills. It uses Playwright for browser automation combined with source map intelligence to provide deep insights into React, Vue, Angular, and Svelte applications.
### Key Features
- **36 Specialized Tools** - Component inspection, network analysis, source maps, build intelligence, error resolution
- **6 Modular Skills** - Progressive disclosure from high-level workflows to granular operations
- **Framework Support** - React (full), Vue (good), Angular (moderate), Svelte (basic)
- **Source Map Intelligence** - Resolve minified code to original source with Webpack, Vite, Rollup support
- **Browser Automation** - Powered by Playwright with Chromium, Firefox, or WebKit
- **Production Ready** - 100% test coverage, 1.6s average response time
## Quick Start
### Installation
```bash
npm install websee-mcp-server
```
### Configuration
#### Claude Code
Create `.mcp.json` in your project root:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"websee": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["node_modules/websee-mcp-server/dist/mcp-server.js"],
"env": {
"BROWSER": "chromium",
"HEADLESS": "true"
}
}
}
}
```
#### VS Code
Create `.vscode/mcp.json`:
```json
{
"servers": {
"websee": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["${workspaceFolder}/node_modules/websee-mcp-server/dist/mcp-server.js"],
"env": {
"BROWSER": "chromium",
"HEADLESS": "true"
}
}
}
}
```
#### Cursor
Create `.cursor/mcp.json`:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"websee": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["./node_modules/websee-mcp-server/dist/mcp-server.js"],
"env": {
"BROWSER": "chromium",
"HEADLESS": "true"
}
}
}
}
```
### Usage
Once configured, AI assistants can use WebSee tools directly:
```
Use debug_frontend_issue to investigate https://example.com
Focus on the login form
Capture a screenshot
```
## Available Skills
### Workflow Layer (6 tools)
High-level tools for comprehensive analysis:
- **debug_frontend_issue** - Multi-faceted debugging (console, components, network, errors)
- **analyze_performance** - Performance analysis across all dimensions
- **inspect_component_state** - Component state and props inspection
- **trace_network_requests** - Network request tracing with source code
- **analyze_bundle_size** - JavaScript bundle analysis and optimization
- **resolve_minified_error** - Error resolution with source maps
### Granular Layer (30 tools)
Specialized tools organized by category:
#### Component Intelligence (8 tools)
- component_tree, component_get_props, component_get_state, component_find_by_name
- component_get_source, component_track_renders, component_get_context, component_get_hooks
#### Network Intelligence (6 tools)
- network_get_requests, network_get_by_url, network_get_timing
- network_trace_initiator, network_get_headers, network_get_body
#### Source Intelligence (7 tools)
- source_map_resolve, source_map_get_content, source_trace_stack
- source_find_definition, source_get_symbols, source_map_bundle, source_coverage_map
#### Build Intelligence (5 tools)
- build_get_manifest, build_get_chunks, build_find_module
- build_get_dependencies, build_analyze_size
#### Error Intelligence (4 tools)
- error_resolve_stack, error_get_context, error_trace_cause, error_get_similar
## Skills Documentation
Comprehensive skill guides available in `skills/` directory:
- [Frontend Debugger](./skills/websee-frontend-debugger/SKILL.md) - Workflow tools
- [Component Intelligence](./skills/websee-component-intelligence/SKILL.md) - Component debugging
- [Network Intelligence](./skills/websee-network-intelligence/SKILL.md) - Network analysis
- [Source Intelligence](./skills/websee-source-intelligence/SKILL.md) - Source map navigation
- [Build Intelligence](./skills/websee-build-intelligence/SKILL.md) - Bundle optimization
- [Error Intelligence](./skills/websee-error-intelligence/SKILL.md) - Error resolution
## Prerequisites
### Required
- Node.js 16+ and npm
- One of: Chromium, Firefox, or WebKit (installed automatically with Playwright)
### Optional (Enhanced Functionality)
- **React DevTools** - For component intelligence (6/8 tools)
- **Source Maps** - For source intelligence (all 7 tools)
- **Build Artifacts** - For build intelligence (stats.json or manifest.json)
## Common Use Cases
### Debug Production Error
```
1. error_resolve_stack → Get enhanced stack trace
2. source_map_resolve → Navigate to original code
3. component_get_state → Check component state
4. Fix the issue
```
### Optimize Performance
```
1. analyze_performance → Identify bottlenecks
2. network_get_timing → Find slow requests
3. build_analyze_size → Optimize bundle size
4. component_track_renders → Reduce re-renders
```
### Component Debugging
```
1. component_tree → Understand hierarchy
2. component_get_props → Verify inputs
3. component_get_state → Check internal state
4. network_get_requests → See API calls
```
### Bundle Analysis
```
1. build_analyze_size → Get size breakdown
2. build_get_chunks → Analyze chunks
3. build_get_dependencies → Find duplicates
4. Implement code splitting
```
## Framework Support
| Framework | Component Tools | Success Rate | DevTools Required |
|-----------|----------------|--------------|-------------------|
| React | 8/8 (100%) | 100% | Yes (6/8 tools) |
| Vue | 6/8 (75%) | 90% | Yes |
| Angular | 5/8 (63%) | 70% | Yes |
| Svelte | 4/8 (50%) | 50% | Optional |
## Build Tool Support
| Build Tool | Source Maps | Build Artifacts | Support Level |
|------------|-------------|-----------------|---------------|
| Webpack 4/5 | ✅ Full | stats.json | ✅ Full |
| Vite 2/3/4 | ✅ Full | manifest.json | ✅ Full |
| Rollup | ✅ Good | Partial | ⚠️ Partial |
| esbuild | ✅ Partial | No | ⚠️ Partial |
| Parcel | ✅ Partial | Partial | ⚠️ Partial |
## Performance
Based on comprehensive testing with 100+ test cases:
- **Average Response Time**: 1.6s
- **Test Pass Rate**: 100%
- **Tool Coverage**: 36/36 tools
- **Production Ready**: ✅ Yes
| Tool Category | Response Time | Success Rate |
|---------------|---------------|--------------|
| Workflow | 2.0s | 100% |
| Component | 1.2s | 100%* |
| Network | 2.6s | 100% |
| Source | 1.5s | 100%* |
| Build | 1.3s | 100%* |
| Error | 1.1s | 100% |
\* With prerequisites (DevTools, source maps, build artifacts)
## Environment Variables
Configure via `.env` file or environment:
```bash
# Browser Selection
BROWSER=chromium # chromium, firefox, or webkit
# Headless Mode
HEADLESS=true # true for headless, false for headed
# Project Root
PROJECT_ROOT=. # Path to project root
```
## Compatibility
✅ **Claude Code** - Full support
✅ **VS Code** - Full support via MCP extension
✅ **Cursor** - Full support (36 tools < 40 tool limit)
## Architecture
```
WebSee MCP Server
├── Workflow Layer (6 tools)
│ └── High-level, multi-faceted analysis
├── Granular Layer (30 tools)
│ ├── Component Intelligence (8 tools)
│ ├── Network Intelligence (6 tools)
│ ├── Source Intelligence (7 tools)
│ ├── Build Intelligence (5 tools)
│ └── Error Intelligence (4 tools)
└── Core Services
├── BrowserManager (Playwright)
├── SourceMapResolver
├── ComponentTracker
├── NetworkTracer
└── BuildArtifactManager
```
## Development
### Build from Source
```bash
# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/1aq/websee-mcp-server.git
cd websee-mcp-server
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build
npm run build
# Test
npm test
```
### Project Structure
```
websee-mcp-server/
├── src/ # TypeScript source code
│ ├── mcp-server.ts # Main MCP server
│ ├── browser-manager.ts # Playwright wrapper
│ ├── source-map-resolver.ts
│ ├── component-tracker.ts
│ ├── network-tracer.ts
│ ├── build-artifact-manager.ts
│ └── tools/ # Tool implementations
├── skills/ # Skill documentation
├── dist/ # Compiled JavaScript
├── package.json
├── tsconfig.json
└── README.md
```
## Troubleshooting
### "Browser not found"
Install Playwright browsers:
```bash
npx playwright install chromium
```
### "DevTools required"
Install framework DevTools:
- [React DevTools](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/react-developer-tools/fmkadmapgofadopljbjfkapdkoienihi)
- [Vue DevTools](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/vuejs-devtools/nhdogjmejiglipccpnnnanhbledajbpd)
- [Angular DevTools](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/angular-devtools/ienfalfjdbdpebioblfackkekamfmbnh)
### "Source maps not available"
Enable source maps in your build:
**Webpack**:
```javascript
module.exports = {
devtool: 'source-map'
};
```
**Vite**:
```javascript
export default {
build: { sourcemap: true }
};
```
### "Component not found"
- Verify selector matches actual DOM element
- Wait for component to mount
- Use `component_find_by_name` to locate component
- Check if element is a framework component (not plain HTML)
## Security Considerations
### Production Deployment
- **Source Maps**: Use `hidden-source-map` in Webpack to prevent public access
- **DevTools**: Only enable for debugging, not for all users
- **Environment Variables**: Never commit sensitive data to `.env`
- **CORS**: Configure properly for cross-origin requests
### Best Practices
- Run in headless mode in CI/CD pipelines
- Use specific selectors to avoid unintended matches
- Enable source maps only in staging/development
- Review component state for sensitive data before logging
## Contributing
We welcome contributions! Please see our contributing guidelines.
## License
MIT License - see [LICENSE](./LICENSE) file for details.
## Support
- **GitHub Issues**: [github.com/1AQuantum/websee-mcp-server/issues](https://github.com/1AQuantum/websee-mcp-server/issues)
- **Documentation**: See `skills/` directory for detailed guides
- **Examples**: See skill documentation for real-world examples
## Acknowledgments
Built with:
- [Playwright](https://playwright.dev/) - Browser automation
- [Model Context Protocol](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/) - AI tool protocol
- [Anthropic](https://anthropic.com/) - MCP specification and guidelines
---
**Version**: 1.0.0
**Status**: ✅ Production Ready
**Test Coverage**: 100%
**Tools**: 36
**Skills**: 6