About browsermcp/mcp
Browser MCP is a Model Context Provider (MCP) server coupled with a Chrome extension that enables AI applications (like Claude, VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf) to automate a user's local browser. It runs automation locally, keeping browser activity private, and uses the user's existing browser profile to stay logged in and avoid bot detection.
Key Features
Local automation for fast performance
Privacy-preserving: browser activity stays on device
Uses existing browser profile (logged in sessions)
Stealth mode: avoids basic bot detection and CAPTCHAs
Compatible with VS Code, Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf
Open source (Apache-2.0 license)
Chrome extension integration
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fast performance due to local execution
- Privacy: no data sent to remote servers
- Uses existing browser profile, no need to log in again
- Stealth: avoids basic bot detection and CAPTCHAs
- Open source with permissive Apache-2.0 license
- Integrates with popular AI coding tools
Cons
- Requires Chrome and a dedicated extension
- Setup required: MCP server and extension installation
- Adapted from Playwright MCP, may inherit limitations
- Currently cannot be built standalone (depends on monorepo utils)
- May not support all browser automation scenarios
Best For
Automating browser tasks via AI assistants in VS CodeControlling browser with ClaudeBrowser automation in Cursor and WindsurfRunning automated tests without triggering bot detectionLeveraging logged-in sessions for AI-driven web interactions