Index home / agents / profile COMPUTER USE / PROFILE Playwright MCP: capabilities, evidence & fit An MCP server exposing structured browser tools to compatible AI clients.
Control framework open source A tool adapter, not a separate autonomous model. The MCP client plans; this server applies browser actions through Playwright and returns structured observations. Its browser profiles need the same care as any authenticated browser.
Last verified Sep 27, 2026
Primary sources 3
Evidence state Fresh
Benchmark records No linked results
Where it fits CONSIDER IT FOR Giving an existing agent browser tools Accessibility-tree driven browsing LOOK ELSEWHERE WHEN You expect MCP to provide a security sandbox The target UI has no useful accessible structure Fit recommendations are editorial interpretations of the documented architecture.
Documented capabilities CAPABILITY DOCUMENTED STATE SOURCE Protocol MCP tools connect a compatible agent client to the browser Source Follow the source. Source verification confirms what the publisher states. It is not our independent performance test.
official repo Protocol: MCP tools connect a compatible agent client to the browser Verified Sep 27, 2026 · verified
github.com Primary observation Structured accessibility snapshots Source Follow the source. Source verification confirms what the publisher states. It is not our independent performance test.
official repo Primary observation: Structured accessibility snapshots Verified Sep 27, 2026 · verified
github.com Visual mode Optional vision capability can be enabled Source Follow the source. Source verification confirms what the publisher states. It is not our independent performance test.
official repo Visual mode: Optional vision capability can be enabled Verified Sep 27, 2026 · verified
github.com Profiles Persistent, isolated or extension-connected browser sessions Source Follow the source. Source verification confirms what the publisher states. It is not our independent performance test.
official repo Profiles: Persistent, isolated or extension-connected browser sessions Verified Sep 27, 2026 · verified
github.com Browser selection Chrome, Firefox, WebKit and Edge configuration Source Follow the source. Source verification confirms what the publisher states. It is not our independent performance test.
official repo Browser selection: Chrome, Firefox, WebKit and Edge configuration Verified Sep 27, 2026 · verified
github.com License Apache-2.0 Source Follow the source. Source verification confirms what the publisher states. It is not our independent performance test.
official repo License: Apache-2.0 Verified Sep 27, 2026 · verified
github.com
Environment, deployment & control Environment
browser Full
desktop Unknown
mobile Unknown Deployment
cloud Unknown
local Full
self Hosted Full Extensibility
api Unknown
sdk Unknown
mcp Full
bring Your Own Model Full Control method
screenshots Partial
mouse Keyboard Full
dom Or Accessibility Full
code Execution Unknown Unknown = insufficient public evidence; No evidence = an explicit negative record; N/A = does not apply to this layer.
Trust, oversight & limitations Documented oversight
human Approval Unknown
audit Logs Unknown
sandboxing Unknown
prompt Injection Defense Unknown
credential Controls Unknown Inspect trust evidence Follow the source. Source verification confirms what the publisher states. It is not our independent performance test.
official repo MCP server uses accessibility-tree observations, configurable browsers, profiles and optional vision tools; maintainer states it is not a security boundary. Verified Sep 27, 2026 · verified
github.com Status records public product/documentation availability or an explicit preview/open-source designation as observed on the retrieval date. It does not attest service uptime, account access, SLA, or an independently tested production readiness claim.
official docs The Playwright project publishes MCP setup guidance for installing the server into a compatible client. Verified Sep 27, 2026 · verified
github.com official repo The Playwright MCP source is licensed under Apache License 2.0. Verified Sep 27, 2026 · verified
github.com official repo Protocol: MCP tools connect a compatible agent client to the browser Verified Sep 27, 2026 · verified
github.com official repo Primary observation: Structured accessibility snapshots Verified Sep 27, 2026 · verified
github.com official repo Visual mode: Optional vision capability can be enabled Verified Sep 27, 2026 · verified
github.com official repo Profiles: Persistent, isolated or extension-connected browser sessions Verified Sep 27, 2026 · verified
github.com official repo Browser selection: Chrome, Firefox, WebKit and Edge configuration Verified Sep 27, 2026 · verified
github.com official repo License: Apache-2.0 Verified Sep 27, 2026 · verified
github.com Know the boundary The maintainer explicitly states that Playwright MCP is not a security boundary. A persistent profile can only serve one browser instance at a time; Docker support is headless Chromium. Design human approval →
Pricing snapshot Price needs verification Current pricing is not sufficiently verified, or its 14-day review window has expired. Check the official provider before budgeting.
Explore the Index Compare tools Our methodology