# Playwright MCP Server — Browser Automation for AI

> Official Playwright MCP server for browser automation. Lets Claude Code, Cursor, and other AI tools navigate pages, fill forms, click buttons, take screenshots, and run end-to-end tests via natural la

## Install

Merge the JSON below into your `.mcp.json`:

## Quick Use

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "playwright": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@anthropic/mcp-playwright"]
    }
  }
}
```

Add to your `claude_desktop_config.json` or `.cursor/mcp.json`.

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## Intro

The Playwright MCP Server bridges AI coding tools with real browser automation. Instead of writing Playwright scripts manually, describe what you want in natural language — navigate to a URL, fill out a form, click a button, assert page content, or take a screenshot.

**Best for**: End-to-end testing, web scraping, form automation, visual regression testing
**Works with**: Claude Code, Cursor, Gemini CLI, VS Code + Copilot

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## Key Capabilities

### Browser Control
- Navigate to URLs, go back/forward, reload
- Click elements by text, role, CSS selector
- Fill input fields, select dropdowns, check boxes

### Testing
- Assert text content, element visibility
- Screenshot capture for visual comparison
- Console log and network request monitoring

### Advanced
- Multi-page/tab support
- File upload/download handling
- JavaScript evaluation in page context
- Mobile device emulation

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## Example

Ask your AI tool:
> "Go to https://example.com, fill the search box with 'AI tools', click Search, and screenshot the results page."

The MCP server handles all Playwright API calls automatically.

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### FAQ

**Q: What is Playwright MCP Server?**
A: Official Playwright MCP server for browser automation. Lets Claude Code, Cursor, and other AI tools navigate pages, fill forms, click buttons, take screenshots, and run end-to-end tests via natural la

**Q: How do I install Playwright MCP Server?**
A: Check the Quick Use section above for step-by-step installation instructions. Most assets can be set up in under 2 minutes.

## Source & Thanks

> Created by [Microsoft](https://github.com/microsoft/playwright). MCP integration by Anthropic.
> [Playwright](https://playwright.dev) — Fast and reliable end-to-end testing.

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Source: https://tokrepo.com/en/workflows/290f10c7-59c4-49aa-bfdd-56e8becfa222
Author: MCP Hub