Playwright MCP Server
The most-used MCP server globally. Full headless browser automation using Playwright: navigate pages, click elements, fill forms, take screenshots, and extract page content. Essential for web testing, scraping, and UI verification workflows.
Quick Install
$ npx -y @anthropic/mcp-server-playwrightConfiguration by Client
{
"mcpServers": {
"playwright": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@anthropic/mcp-server-playwright"
]
}
}
}Need a different client? Use the Config Generator for Windsurf, Cline, Antigravity, and more.
Available Tools (6)
Playwright FAQ
What is the Playwright MCP server?
The most-used MCP server globally. Full headless browser automation using Playwright: navigate pages, click elements, fill forms, take screenshots, and extract page content. Essential for web testing, scraping, and UI verification workflows.
How do I install the Playwright MCP server?
Run: npx -y @anthropic/mcp-server-playwright
Which AI clients support the Playwright MCP server?
The Playwright MCP server works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex CLI, Antigravity, Windsurf, and any MCP-compatible client using stdio transport.
What tools does the Playwright MCP server provide?
The server provides 6 tools: navigate, click, fill, screenshot, evaluate, get_text_content.