Playwright Sse MCP Server
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Playwright Sse MCP Server

Provide Playwright as an MCP server, supporting remote invocation of browser automation functions through the SSE protocol
2.5 points
11.2K

What is Playwright SSE MCP Server?

This is a service that encapsulates the Playwright browser automation tool as an MCP protocol server, allowing clients to remotely control browser operations through Server-Sent Events (SSE) to achieve scenarios such as web page automation testing and data scraping.

How to use this service?

Quickly deploy the server through a Docker container. The client interacts with the server through the HTTP/SSE protocol, supporting multiple connection methods (direct connection, Docker network connection, development container connection, etc.).

Applicable scenarios

Suitable for automation scenarios that require remote control of browsers, such as: automation test platforms, web data collection systems, RPA robotic process automation, etc.

Main features

Containerized deployment
Provide an out-of-the-box Docker image, supporting rapid deployment and cross - platform operation
SSE protocol support
Use Server-Sent Events to achieve real - time communication, suitable for long - running browser operations
Multi - connection mode
Support multiple connection methods such as direct connection in the Docker network, host port mapping, and development container proxy
Convenient CLI tools
Provide shell scripts for simplified operations, supporting persistent operation and custom port configuration
Advantages
Containerized deployment avoids environment dependency issues
The SSE protocol is suitable for long - term operation scenarios such as browser automation
Flexible connection methods adapt to different deployment environments
Provide convenient management scripts to simplify operation and maintenance
Limitations
Currently does not support the Cline client (as of 2025/03/27)
Requires pre - configuration of the Docker network
The Headless mode limits the use of some browser features

How to use

Environment preparation
Ensure that Docker and docker - compose are installed, and create the mcp - network network
Start the service
Execute the docker compose command in the project directory to start the service
Client connection
Select an appropriate connection method according to the client environment (direct connection within the Docker network/host port mapping/development container proxy)

Usage examples

Roo Code integration
Configure the MCP client in the Roo Code development environment to connect to the Playwright server
Automation test platform
Build a distributed browser test platform based on this service

Frequently Asked Questions

How to modify the service port?
What if the development container cannot connect to the service?
How to achieve automatic startup of the service at boot?

Related resources

Playwright official documentation
Official documentation for the Playwright browser automation tool
MCP protocol specification
Technical specification for the Model Context Protocol
Docker network configuration guide
Official documentation for Docker network configuration

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "playwright-sse-mcp-server-local": {
      "url": "http://localhost:${PORT}/sse"
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "playwright-sse-mcp-server-local": {
      "url": "http://localhost:3002/sse"
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "playwright-sse-mcp-server-local": {
      "url": "http://playwright-sse-mcp-server:3002/sse"
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "playwright-sse-mcp-server-local": {
      "url": "http://host.docker.internal:<PORT>/sse"
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "playwright-sse-mcp-server-local": {
      "url": "http://172.17.0.1:<PORT>/sse"
    }
  }
}
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