Playwright MCP
Microsoft's MCP server giving agents browser control via Playwright.
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About Playwright MCP
Playwright MCP is listed in our browser/computer use category and is aimed at builders. Microsoft's MCP server giving agents browser control via Playwright. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-14.
What is Playwright MCP?
Playwright MCP is Microsoft's MCP server providing browser automation with Playwright.
It lets LLMs interact with web pages through structured accessibility snapshots, without screenshots or vision-tuned models.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp.
Who is Playwright MCP for?
Developers giving agents reliable browser control.
Playwright MCP at a glance
- Open source: Yes (Apache License 2.0)
- GitHub: microsoft/playwright-mcp · 38,460 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Playwright browser automation
- Accessibility snapshots
- No vision model required
Playwright MCP FAQ
What is Playwright MCP?
Playwright MCP is Microsoft's MCP server providing browser automation with Playwright.
Who is Playwright MCP for?
Developers giving agents reliable browser control.
Is Playwright MCP free?
Playwright MCP's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is Playwright MCP open source?
Yes. Playwright MCP is released under the Apache License 2.0, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to Playwright MCP?
Similar tools include Browser Use, Chrome DevTools MCP, Windows-MCP, Playwriter, Terminator and Scrapling.
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