Playwright Tools for MCP
Published on: 2025-05-28 22:07:39
Playwright MCP
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides browser automation capabilities using Playwright. This server enables LLMs to interact with web pages through structured accessibility snapshots, bypassing the need for screenshots or visually-tuned models.
Key Features
Fast and lightweight : Uses Playwright's accessibility tree, not pixel-based input.
: Uses Playwright's accessibility tree, not pixel-based input. LLM-friendly : No vision models needed, operates purely on structured data.
: No vision models needed, operates purely on structured data. Deterministic tool application: Avoids ambiguity common with screenshot-based approaches.
Use Cases
Web navigation and form-filling
Data extraction from structured content
Automated testing driven by LLMs
General-purpose browser interaction for agents
Example config
{ "mcpServers" : { "playwright" : { "command" : "npx" , "args" : [ "@playwright/mcp@latest" ] } } }
Installation in VS Code
Install the Playwright
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