Playwright MCP HTTP Server
Provides browser automation capabilities via HTTP endpoints by wrapping the official Playwright MCP package, enabling serverless deployments and cloud environments where STDIO-based communication is not possible.
What is Playwright MCP HTTP Server?
Playwright MCP HTTP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to provides browser automation capabilities via http endpoints by wrapping the official playwright mcp package, enabling serverless deployments and cloud environments where stdio-based communication is n...
Provides browser automation capabilities via HTTP endpoints by wrapping the official Playwright MCP package, enabling serverless deployments and cloud environments where STDIO-based communication is not possible.
This server falls under the Browser Automation category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Provides browser automation capabilities via HTTP endpoints
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx playwright-mcp-http-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about Playwright MCP HTTP Server
What is Playwright MCP HTTP Server?
Playwright MCP HTTP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides browser automation capabilities via http endpoints by wrapping the official playwright mcp package, enabling serverless deployments and cloud environments where stdio-based communication is not possible. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Playwright MCP HTTP Server?
Follow the installation instructions on the Playwright MCP HTTP Server GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Playwright MCP HTTP Server?
Playwright MCP HTTP Server works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Playwright MCP HTTP Server free to use?
Yes, Playwright MCP HTTP Server is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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Quick Config Preview
Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json
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