playwright-mcp
Browser automation via Playwright MCP server. Navigate websites, click elements, fill forms, extract data, take screenshots, and perform full browser automation workflows.
Best use case
playwright-mcp is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Browser automation via Playwright MCP server. Navigate websites, click elements, fill forms, extract data, take screenshots, and perform full browser automation workflows.
Teams using playwright-mcp should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/playwright-mcp/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How playwright-mcp Compares
| Feature / Agent | playwright-mcp | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Browser automation via Playwright MCP server. Navigate websites, click elements, fill forms, extract data, take screenshots, and perform full browser automation workflows.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
Related Guides
SKILL.md Source
# Playwright MCP Skill
Browser automation powered by Playwright MCP server. Control Chrome, Firefox, or WebKit programmatically.
## Installation
```bash
npm install -g @playwright/mcp
# Or
npx @playwright/mcp
```
Install browsers (first time):
```bash
npx playwright install chromium
```
## Quick Start
### Start MCP Server (STDIO mode)
```bash
npx @playwright/mcp
```
### Start with Options
```bash
# Headless mode
npx @playwright/mcp --headless
# Specific browser
npx @playwright/mcp --browser firefox
# With viewport
npx @playwright/mcp --viewport-size 1280x720
# Ignore HTTPS errors
npx @playwright/mcp --ignore-https-errors
```
## Common Use Cases
### 1. Navigate and Extract Data
```python
# MCP tools available:
# - browser_navigate: Open URL
# - browser_click: Click element
# - browser_type: Type text
# - browser_select_option: Select dropdown
# - browser_get_text: Extract text content
# - browser_evaluate: Run JavaScript
# - browser_snapshot: Get page structure
# - browser_close: Close browser
```
### 2. Form Interaction
```
1. browser_navigate to form URL
2. browser_type into input fields
3. browser_click to submit
4. browser_get_text to verify result
```
### 3. Data Extraction
```
1. browser_navigate to page
2. browser_evaluate to run extraction script
3. Parse returned JSON data
```
## MCP Tools Reference
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `browser_navigate` | Navigate to URL |
| `browser_click` | Click element by selector |
| `browser_type` | Type text into input |
| `browser_select_option` | Select dropdown option |
| `browser_get_text` | Get text content |
| `browser_evaluate` | Execute JavaScript |
| `browser_snapshot` | Get accessible page snapshot |
| `browser_close` | Close browser context |
| `browser_choose_file` | Upload file |
| `browser_press` | Press keyboard key |
## Configuration Options
```bash
# Security
--allowed-hosts example.com,api.example.com
--blocked-origins malicious.com
--ignore-https-errors
# Browser settings
--browser chromium|firefox|webkit
--headless
--viewport-size 1920x1080
--user-agent "Custom Agent"
# Timeouts
--timeout-action 10000 # Action timeout (ms)
--timeout-navigation 30000 # Navigation timeout (ms)
# Output
--output-dir ./playwright-output
--save-trace
--save-video 1280x720
```
## Examples
### Login to Website
```
browser_navigate: { url: "https://example.com/login" }
browser_type: { selector: "#username", text: "user" }
browser_type: { selector: "#password", text: "pass" }
browser_click: { selector: "#submit" }
browser_get_text: { selector: ".welcome-message" }
```
### Extract Table Data
```
browser_navigate: { url: "https://example.com/data" }
browser_evaluate: {
script: "() => { return Array.from(document.querySelectorAll('table tr')).map(r => r.textContent); }"
}
```
### Screenshot
```
browser_navigate: { url: "https://example.com" }
browser_evaluate: { script: "() => { document.body.style.zoom = 1; return true; }" }
# Screenshot saved via --output-dir or returned in response
```
## Security Notes
- By default restricts file system access to workspace root
- Host validation prevents navigation to untrusted domains
- Sandboxing enabled by default (use `--no-sandbox` with caution)
- Service workers blocked by default
## Troubleshooting
```bash
# Update browsers
npx playwright install chromium
# Debug mode
npx @playwright/mcp --headless=false --output-mode=stdout
# Check installation
playwright-mcp --version
```
## Links
- [Playwright Docs](https://playwright.dev)
- [MCP Protocol](https://modelcontextprotocol.io)
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