Playwright MCP

browser_run_code_unsafe

Destructive

Execute arbitrary Playwright code in the server process for custom browser automation. Unsafe: enables remote code execution.

Instructions

Run a Playwright code snippet. Unsafe: executes arbitrary JavaScript in the Playwright server process and is RCE-equivalent.

Tool call template

This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.

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  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
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    "name": "browser_run_code_unsafe"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`code`	No	A JavaScript function containing Playwright code to execute. It will be invoked with a single argument, page, which you can use for any page interaction. For example: `async (page) => { await page.getByRole('button', { name: 'Submit' }).click(); return await page.title(); }`
`filename`	No	Load code from the specified file. If both code and filename are provided, code will be ignored.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv0.0.77Oct 19, 2026

TDQS

A3.9/5.0

Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true and openWorldHint=true, so the description's 'Unsafe: executes arbitrary JavaScript in the Playwright server process and is RCE-equivalent' adds specific severity and mechanism beyond the generic flags. This enhances transparency without contradicting annotations, though it could also mention side effects or sandboxing if any.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single sentence that packs purpose and a crucial warning. It front-loads the action and immediately follows with the risk, maximizing information density with zero filler. Excellent structure.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's complexity (arbitrary code execution) and the lack of an output schema, the description does not mention the return value or error behavior. The example in the code parameter shows a return, but that's in the schema. For an advanced tool, this is a notable gap, but the core purpose and danger are clear. A 3 reflects the missing return semantics and operational details.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The input schema covers 100% of parameters with detailed descriptions, including the precedence rule for code vs filename. The tool description adds no additional parameter meaning beyond the schema, so a baseline of 3 is appropriate. The schema does the heavy lifting.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action: 'Run a Playwright code snippet.' It specifies the resource (Playwright code) and immediately flags the critical distinction from siblings with 'Unsafe: executes arbitrary JavaScript ... RCE-equivalent.' This unambiguous verb+resource plus the danger label leaves no ambiguity about what the tool does and separates it from all other browser tools.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description gives a strong warning about safety ('Unsafe', 'RCE-equivalent') but does not explicitly state when to use it versus alternatives. It implies it's for advanced custom logic, but there is no direct 'use this only if...' or mention of safer alternatives. The warning serves as a caution but not a full usage guide.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.