Playwright FAQs

Question 1

What is Playwright MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Playwright MCP Server is an implementation of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides programmatic control and automation capabilities for web browsers, enabling complex web interactions.

Question 2

What specific browser automation features does it offer?

Accepted Answer

It allows users to navigate to specified URLs, click on web page elements, simulate typing text into browser fields, take full-page screenshots, and capture accessibility snapshots of web pages.

Question 3

How do I install and run Playwright MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can install it using `npm install`. To run the server, the recommended method is `npm run dev -- --streamable-http`, which starts the server on a specified port (e.g., 3000).

Question 4

How does Playwright MCP Server relate to Microsoft's Playwright?

Accepted Answer

This server is an independent implementation that references Microsoft's Playwright MCP for its design. It provides web browser automation functions through the Model Context Protocol, rather than being the official Playwright library itself.

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