Browser Use MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides browser automation capabilities using Puppeteer. 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 & lightweight. Utilizes Puppeteer's label index, not pixel-based input and accessibility DOM tree.
- 🤖 LLM-optimized. No vision models needed, operates purely on structured data, less context reducing context token usage.
- 🌐 Cross-Platform & Extensible. Support for remote and local browsers, the use of a custom browser engine.
Requirements
- Node.js 18 or newer
- VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Desktop or any other MCP client
Getting started
Local (Stdio)
First, install the Browser MCP server with your client. A typical configuration looks like this:
{
"mcpServers": {
"browser": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@agent-infra/mcp-server-browser@latest"
]
}
}
}
Install in VS Code
You can also install the Browser MCP server using the VS Code CLI:
# For VS Code
code --add-mcp '{"name":"browser","command":"npx","args":["@agent-infra/mcp-server-browser@latest"]}'
After installation, the Browser MCP server will be available for use with your GitHub Copilot agent in VS Code.
Install in CursorGo to Cursor Settings
-> MCP
-> Add new MCP Server
. Name to your liking, use command
type with the command npx @agent-infra/mcp-server-browser
. You can also verify config or add command like arguments via clicking Edit
.
{
"mcpServers": {
"browser": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@agent-infra/mcp-server-browserp@latest"
]
}
}
}
Install in Windsurf
Follow Windsuff MCP documentation. Use following configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"browser": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@agent-infra/mcp-server-browser@latest"
]
}
}
}
Install in Claude Desktop
Follow the MCP install guide, use following configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"browser": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@agent-infra/mcp-server-browser@latest"
]
}
}
}
Remote (SSE / Streamable HTTP)
At the same time, use --port $your_port
arg to start the browser mcp can be converted into SSE and Streamable HTTP Server.
# normal run remote mcp server
npx @agent-infra/mcp-server-browser --port 8089
# run with DISPLAY environment for VNC or other virtual display
DISPLAY=:0 npx @agent-infra/mcp-server-browser --port 8089
You can use one of the two MCP Server remote endpoint:
- Streamable HTTP(Recommended):
http://127.0.0.1::8089/mcp
- SSE:
http://127.0.0.1::8089/sse
And then in MCP client config, set the url
to the SSE endpoint:
{
"mcpServers": {
"browser": {
"url": "http://127.0.0.1::8089/sse"
}
}
}
url
to the Streamable HTTP:
{
"mcpServers": {
"browser": {
"type": "streamable-http", // If there is MCP Client support
"url": "http://127.0.0.1::8089/mcp"
}
}
}
In-memory call
If your MCP Client is developed based on JavaScript / TypeScript, you can directly use in-process calls to avoid requiring your users to install the command-line interface to use Browser MCP.
import { Client } from '@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/client/index.js';
import { InMemoryTransport } from '@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/inMemory.js';
// type: module project usage
import { createServer } from '@agent-infra/mcp-server-browser';
// commonjs project usage
// const { createServer } = await import('@agent-infra/mcp-server-browser')
const client = new Client(
{
name: 'test browser client',
version: '1.0',
},
{
capabilities: {},
},
);
const server = createServer();
const [clientTransport, serverTransport] = InMemoryTransport.createLinkedPair();
await Promise.all([
client.connect(clientTransport),
server.connect(serverTransport),
]);
// list tools
const result = await client.listTools();
console.log(result);
// call tool
const toolResult = await client.callTool({
name: 'browser_navigate',
arguments: {
url: 'https://www.google.com',
},
});
console.log(toolResult);
Configuration
Browser MCP server supports following arguments. They can be provided in the JSON configuration above, as a part of the "args"
list:
> npx @agent-infra/mcp-server-browser@latest -h
-V, --version output the version number
--browser <browser> browser or chrome channel to use, possible values:
chrome, edge, firefox.
--cdp-endpoint <endpoint> CDP endpoint to connect to, for example
"http://127.0.0.1:9222/json/version"
--ws-endpoint <endpoint> WebSocket endpoint to connect to, for example
"ws://127.0.0.1:9222/devtools/browser/{id}"
--executable-path <path> path to the browser executable.
--headless run browser in headless mode, headed by default
--proxy-bypass <bypass> comma-separated domains to bypass proxy, for example
".com,chromium.org,.domain.com"
--proxy-server <proxy> specify proxy server, for example "http://myproxy:3128"
or "socks5://myproxy:8080"
--user-agent <ua string> specify user agent string
--user-data-dir <path> path to the user data directory.
--viewport-size <size> specify browser viewport size in pixels, for example
"1280, 720"
-h, --help display help for command
Docker
We have unified the deployment of VNC and MCP under a single URL endpoint, The Dockerfile and DockerHub image will be published together!
Developement
Access http://127.0.0.1:6274/:
npm run dev