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Playwright MCP
Browser automation through Playwright using accessibility snapshots.
Install
# Claude Code claude mcp add playwright -- npx -y @playwright/mcp@latest # Cursor / VS Code / Windsurf (mcp.json) "playwright": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@playwright/mcp@latest"] }
Commands change between releases — if something fails, check the official README.
About Playwright MCP
Microsoft's Playwright MCP lets agents navigate pages, click, type and read structure through accessibility snapshots instead of screenshots — fast and reliable for testing and scraping public sites.
FAQ
What is Playwright MCP?
Browser automation through Playwright using accessibility snapshots.
How do I install Playwright MCP?
Run: claude mcp add playwright -- npx -y @playwright/mcp@latest. Full steps are in the Install section on this page.
Which agents does Playwright MCP work with?
Claude Code, Claude apps, Cursor, VS Code & Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, Windsurf.
Is Playwright MCP free?
Yes. It is open source (Apache-2.0).
Alternatives to Playwright MCP?
Chrome DevTools MCP, Superpowers Chrome, webapp-testing.