Browser FAQs

Question 1

What is Browser (MCP2Browser) and its primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Browser (also known as MCP2Browser) is an HTTP-based Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes browser automation and inspection capabilities. Its primary purpose is to enable AI assistants, particularly GitHub Copilot, to interact with and control web pages.

Question 2

What specific browser automation capabilities does it offer?

Accepted Answer

Currently, Browser allows AI assistants to open any web page by URL using Playwright and retrieve the title of the currently opened page. It sets the foundation for more advanced browser inspection and automation features.

Question 3

How do I configure Browser for use with VS Code and GitHub Copilot?

Accepted Answer

After installing and starting the server (typically on `http://localhost:3000/mcp`), you can configure it in VS Code via the 'MCP: Add Server' command or by manually adding the server configuration to your VS Code settings JSON, specifying the HTTP (streamable-http) transport type.

Question 4

How does Browser facilitate AI interaction with web pages?

Accepted Answer

It acts as a bridge, exposing browser tools via HTTP using the MCP protocol. AI assistants can send commands to open URLs, retrieve page titles, and perform other web interactions, receiving the results back, all integrated seamlessly into their workflow like in GitHub Copilot Chat.

Question 5

What are the technical requirements to run Browser?

Accepted Answer

You need Node.js (v16 or higher) and npm or yarn installed. The server runs on Express and utilizes Playwright for its browser automation backend.

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