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Playwright MCP

playwright-mcp

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Browser automation via Playwright MCP server. Navigate websites, click elements, fill forms, extract data, take screenshots, and perform full browser automation workflows.

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Installation

Select your agent

Option 1: Install via CLI (recommended)

Recommended (no pre-install needed)

$npx clawhub@latest --dir ~/.claude/skills install playwright-mcp

Or via clawhub CLI (if already installed)

$clawhub --dir ~/.claude/skills install playwright-mcp
⚠️

⚠️ Requires Node.js 18+. No Node? Use Option 2 below to download the ZIP instead. Install Node.js

Option 2: Manual install (no Node required)

Download the ZIP, extract it, and place the folder at the path below. Restart your agent to activate.

Install path

🤖 Claude Code~/.claude/skills/playwright-mcp/

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💡Extract and place the folder at the path above, then restart your agent.

About Playwright MCP

Overview

Playwright MCP is a developer & devops skill that extends your AI assistant with powerful new capabilities. Browser automation via Playwright MCP server. Navigate websites, click elements, fill forms, extract data, take screenshots, and perform full browser automation workflows.

Install it in seconds and start using it immediately within your AI workflow.

What Playwright MCP Does

Playwright MCP integrates directly with Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw via the Model Context Protocol (MCP), giving your AI agent access to specialized tools it wouldn't have by default.

Once installed, you can invoke its capabilities naturally in conversation — just describe what you want to do and your AI assistant will use Playwright MCP to get it done.

Use Cases

  • Automate repetitive developer & devops tasks without leaving your AI chat
  • Combine Playwright MCP with other skills to build powerful multi-step workflows
  • Access real-time data and external services directly from your AI assistant
  • Extend Claude's capabilities beyond conversation

How to Install

Installing Playwright MCP takes seconds. Place the skill folder in the right directory for your setup:

# Personal (available across all projects)
~/.claude/skills/playwright-mcp/

# Project-specific
.claude/skills/playwright-mcp/

After placing the skill folder, restart your AI client (Claude Code, Cursor, Gemini CLI, OpenClaw, etc.). You can then invoke it with /playwright-mcp or let the AI discover it automatically based on context.

Compatibility

Playwright MCP is compatible with Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw. It follows the open MCP (Model Context Protocol) standard, which means it works across all MCP-compatible AI clients without modification.

Example Prompts

Try these prompts with your AI agent after installing Playwright MCP

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Help me get started with Playwright MCP

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Explains what Playwright MCP does, walks through the setup, and runs a quick demo based on your current project

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Use Playwright MCP to browser automation via playwright mcp server

A

Invokes Playwright MCP with the right parameters and returns the result directly in the conversation

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What can I do with Playwright MCP in my developer & devops workflow?

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Lists the top use cases for Playwright MCP, with example commands for each scenario

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Automate my developer & devops tasks using Playwright MCP

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Identifies repetitive steps in your workflow and sets up Playwright MCP to handle them automatically

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install Playwright MCP?

Place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/playwright-mcp/ for personal use (all projects), or .claude/skills/playwright-mcp/ for project-specific use. Restart your AI client, then invoke with /playwright-mcp or let the AI discover it automatically.

What AI platforms does Playwright MCP support?

Playwright MCP supports Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw. It integrates seamlessly with these AI platforms to extend their capabilities.

Is Playwright MCP free to use?

Playwright MCP is free to install. Check the repository for licensing information.

What does Playwright MCP do?

Browser automation via Playwright MCP server. Navigate websites, click elements, fill forms, extract data, take screenshots, and perform full browser automation workflows.

What category does Playwright MCP belong to?

Playwright MCP is categorized under Developer & DevOps. These skills help AI agents perform specialized tasks in this domain.