Playwright MCP Server
The Playwright MCP Server is a browser automation tool that enables programmatic interaction with web pages. With this server, you can:
Navigate to URLs: Browse to specific web addresses
Take Screenshots: Capture images of pages or specific elements
Click Elements: Interact with page elements using CSS selectors
Fill Input Fields: Enter text into forms
Select Options: Choose items from dropdown menus
Hover Elements: Trigger hover events on specific elements
Execute JavaScript: Run custom JS code in the browser console
Perform HTTP Requests: Make GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE requests
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Playwright MCP Servertake a screenshot of the GitHub homepage"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Playwright MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol server that provides browser automation capabilities using Playwright. This server enables LLMs to interact with web pages, take screenshots, and execute JavaScript in a real browser environment.
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Installation
You can install the package using either npm, mcp-get, or Smithery:
Using npm:
npm install -g @executeautomation/playwright-mcp-serverUsing mcp-get:
npx @michaellatman/mcp-get@latest install @executeautomation/playwright-mcp-serverUsing Smithery
To install Playwright MCP for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx @smithery/cli install @executeautomation/playwright-mcp-server --client claudeConfiguration to use Playwright Server
Here's the Claude Desktop configuration to use the Playwright server:
{
"mcpServers": {
"playwright": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@executeautomation/playwright-mcp-server"]
}
}
}Resources
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