Playwright Browser Automation
Playwright MCP is a browser automation server based on Playwright that enables interaction between LLM and web pages through structured data rather than pixel input.
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What is the Playwright MCP Server?
Playwright MCP is a lightweight browser automation tool that provides structured access to web pages through Playwright. It operates based on the Accessibility Tree rather than the traditional screenshot method, making it ideal for application scenarios that require precise interactions.How to use the Playwright MCP Server?
With simple installation and configuration, you can quickly start the server and interact with web pages. It supports multiple browser engines and is suitable for automated testing, data scraping, and integration with intelligent assistants.Applicable Scenarios
Suitable for web page navigation, form filling, data extraction, and intelligent assistant-driven automation tasks.Main Features
Snapshot ModeCapture page snapshots using the accessibility tree to improve performance and reliability.
Vision ModeImplement vision-based interactions through screenshots, suitable for operations that require precise positioning.
Tab ManagementSupports creating, switching, and closing browser tabs.
File UploadAllows uploading single or multiple files to a web page.
PDF ExportSave the current page as a PDF file.
Advantages and Limitations
Advantages
Lightweight and efficient, without relying on complex visual models.
Interact based on structured data, avoiding the ambiguity caused by screenshots.
Supports multiple browser engines, with strong adaptability.
Easy to integrate into existing development processes.
Limitations
May perform poorly for tasks that highly depend on visual feedback.
Some advanced features require support from specific browser versions.
Necessary browser components need to be downloaded when running for the first time.
How to Use
Install the Playwright MCP Server
Run the following command in the terminal to install the server: `npx @playwright/mcp@latest`.
Configure Client Connection
Add the server address to the client configuration file, for example: `{ "mcpServers": { "playwright": { "url": "http://localhost:8931/sse" } } }`.
Start Using
Call API methods to execute automation tasks, such as clicking buttons and entering text.
Usage Examples
Form Filling ExampleAutomatically fill out the login form and submit it.
Data Scraping ExampleScrape product prices from an e-commerce website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which browsers does Playwright MCP support?
How to clear the login status?
Can it run offline?
Related Resources
Official Documentation
Official documentation for Playwright.
GitHub Repository
Source code for the Playwright MCP project.
Video Tutorial
A video tutorial for quickly getting started with Playwright MCP.
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