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pw-browser-mcp
by bestdeng
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., "@pw-browser-mcpnavigate to example.com and take a screenshot"
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.
pw-browser-mcp
Playwright MCP server for Hermes Agent — 17 browser tools with Chrome profile selection, anti-detection, and action recording.
Tools (17)
Navigation & Interaction (9): pw_navigate, pw_click, pw_type, pw_screenshot, pw_get_html, pw_get_text, pw_evaluate, pw_wait, pw_scroll
Session (3): pw_save_state, pw_close, pw_status
Chrome Profile (3): pw_list_profiles, pw_use_profile, pw_current_profile
Recording (2): pw_record_start, pw_record_stop
Related MCP server: playwright-server
Quick Start
# 1. Install deps into Hermes venv
# Windows:
HERMES_PY="C:\Users\xxx\AppData\Local\hermes\hermes-agent\venv\Scripts\python.exe"
# Linux:
# HERMES_PY="/home/xxx/.local/share/hermes/hermes-agent/venv/bin/python3"
uv pip install --python "$HERMES_PY" "mcp[cli]" playwright
# 2. Register with Hermes (auto-discovers 17 tools)
echo Y | hermes mcp add pw-browser \
--command "$HERMES_PY" \
--args "/abs/path/to/pw_mcp_server.py"
# 3. Start a session and use
# /new
# pw_list_profiles()
# pw_use_profile(profile_name="Profile 1")
# pw_navigate(url="https://example.com")Environment Variables
Variable | Purpose | Default |
| Path to system Chrome | auto-detect |
| Headless mode | 0 (headed) |
| Data dir for state/ua/screenshots |
|
| Default Chrome profile name | none |
| Chrome User Data root override | auto-detect |
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