Playwright MCP

92/100
MCP Server
by Microsoft@microsoft
Apache-2.0

Official Microsoft MCP server for Playwright browser automation, enabling AI agents to navigate pages, fill forms, take screenshots, and run end-to-end tests programmatically.

Reviewed on v1.0.0 - latest is v0.0.78. Scores may not reflect the current version.

Review Scores

Security32/35Maintain.32/35Usability28/30
Security32/35
Maintain.32/35
Usability28/30
Evidence:
high
Reviewed Mar 25, 2026
Newer version available

Reviewed Version

1.0.0

Latest Version

0.0.78(drift)

Newer version available

The review covers 1.0.0; the latest version is 0.0.78. Recheck changes before installing.

Scores reflect the version reviewed and may change with updates.

Security Audit - No Flags Reported

Audited Mar 25, 2026

Live verification

✓ VERIFIED @0.0.78Jul 14, 2026

The server started successfully, completed the MCP handshake, and exposed 24 tools.

browser_closebrowser_resizebrowser_console_messagesbrowser_handle_dialogbrowser_evaluatebrowser_file_uploadbrowser_dropbrowser_findbrowser_fill_formbrowser_press_keybrowser_typebrowser_navigate+12

Overview

When to Use

When NOT to Use

Configuration

Add to your Claude Desktop config:

npx @playwright/mcp@latest

Troubleshooting

Used in Recipes