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Browser MCP is a Model Context Provider (MCP) server that allows AI applications to control your browser

Publisherbrowsermcp
Repositorymcp
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501
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Available tools
12
Transport typestdio
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Browser Automation
LicenseApache-2.0
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  • Connect tools to AI workflows

    Browser exposes MCP capabilities that can be used by compatible AI clients and agents.

  • 12 available tools

    Browse the callable actions below, including names and descriptions when provided by the server.

  • Ready-to-copy setup

    Use the installation snippets to configure this server in your preferred MCP client.

  • Open source signals

    6.5K stars and 501 forks from the linked repository.

About

Browser MCP is an MCP server + Chrome extension that allows you to automate your browser using AI applications like VS Code, Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Features

  • ⚡ Fast: Automation happens locally on your machine, resulting in better performance without network latency.
  • 🔒 Private: Since automation happens locally, your browser activity stays on your device and isn't sent to remote servers.
  • 👤 Logged In: Uses your existing browser profile, keeping you logged into all your services.
  • 🥷🏼 Stealth: Avoids basic bot detection and CAPTCHAs by using your real browser fingerprint.

Contributing

This repo contains all the core MCP code for Browser MCP, but currently cannot yet be built on its own due to dependencies on utils and types from the monorepo where it's developed.

Credits

Browser MCP was adapted from the Playwright MCP server in order to automate the user's browser rather than creating new browser instances. This allows using the user's existing browser profile to use logged-in sessions and avoid bot detection mechanisms that commonly block automated browser use.

Installation

TypingMind
Prerequisites:

Node.js 18+

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browsermcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@browsermcp/mcp@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

  • browser_navigate

    Navigate to a URL

  • browser_go_back

    Go back to the previous page

  • browser_go_forward

    Go forward to the next page

  • browser_snapshot

    Capture accessibility snapshot of the current page. Use this for getting references to elements to interact with.

  • browser_click

    Perform click on a web page

  • browser_hover

    Hover over element on page

  • browser_type

    Type text into editable element

  • browser_select_option

    Select an option in a dropdown

  • browser_press_key

    Press a key on the keyboard

  • browser_wait

    Wait for a specified time in seconds

  • browser_get_console_logs

    Get the console logs from the browser

  • browser_screenshot

    Take a screenshot of the current page

Use Browser MCP with multiple AI models

TypingMind connects MCP tools at the workspace level, so once Browser is connected, you can use it with different AI models in TypingMind instead of setting it up separately for each model. This MCP runs locally through the TypingMind MCP connector on your device.

Setup guide to use the local connector

Use this when the MCP server needs access to local files, apps, or private resources on your computer.

1

Open the MCP settings

In TypingMind, go to Settings, Advanced Settings, then Model Context Protocol and choose Setup Connector.

  1. Open TypingMind in your browser.
  2. Click the Settings icon.
  3. Go to Advanced Settings.
  4. Open the Model Context Protocol section.
  5. Click Setup Connector and choose This Device.
TypingMind MCP connector setup screen with This Device selected
2

Run the connector command

Choose This Device, copy the command from TypingMind, and run it in Terminal. Keep the process running while you use MCP.

  1. Copy the setup command shown by TypingMind.
  2. Open Terminal on macOS or Windows Terminal on Windows.
  3. Paste and run the command.
  4. Approve the package install if Terminal asks you to proceed.
  5. Keep the Terminal window running while using MCP tools.
3

Add Browser as a server

When the connector status is Ready, click Edit Servers and paste the MCP server configuration.

  1. Wait until the connector status shows Ready.
  2. Click Edit Servers.
  3. Paste the Browser MCP server configuration.
  4. Save the server list.
  5. Refresh if you want to confirm the connector is still ready.
TypingMind MCP settings showing active server and Edit Servers button
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browser": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "null"
      ]
    }
  }
}
4

Use it across models

Save the server list, open Plugins, enable the Browser MCP tools, then select any supported AI model in TypingMind and use the tools in chat or assign them to an AI agent.

  1. Open the Plugins page in TypingMind.
  2. Enable the Browser MCP tools.
  3. Start a chat and choose the AI model you want to use.
  4. Use the MCP tools in chat or assign them to an AI agent.
  5. Switch to another AI model whenever needed without reconnecting MCP.
TypingMind chat using enabled MCP tools with a selected AI model
Can you use Browser to help me with this task?
Browser
Sure. I read it.
Here is what I found using Browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Browser MCP server used for?

Browser is an MCP server that lets compatible AI clients connect to external tools and context. In TypingMind, you can add this MCP server once and make its tools available in your AI workspace.

Can I use Browser MCP with multiple AI models in TypingMind?

Yes. TypingMind connects MCP tools at the workspace level, so you can use Browser with different AI models such as Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or other models you have configured in TypingMind without setting up the MCP server separately for each model.

Why use Browser MCP with TypingMind?

TypingMind is one of the best frontends for LLM chat because it brings multiple AI models, prompts, plugins, AI agents, API keys, and MCP tools into one workspace. With Browser connected, you can use its MCP tools across your preferred models while keeping your chat workflow organized in TypingMind.

How do I connect Browser MCP to TypingMind?

Browser runs through the TypingMind local MCP connector. This is best when the MCP server needs access to local files, desktop apps, command-line tools, or private resources on your computer.

What tools does Browser MCP provide in TypingMind?

Browser exposes 12 MCP tools that can be enabled from the TypingMind Plugins page and used in chat or assigned to AI agents.

Do I need to share my API keys with TypingMind to use Browser MCP?

No. TypingMind is local-first and lets you keep your model providers, API keys, prompts, and MCP configuration under your control. If Browser requires authentication, add the required headers, OAuth settings, or local configuration for that MCP server when you create the connection.

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