Playwright FAQs

Question 1

What is Playwright MCP?

Accepted Answer

Playwright MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that enables LLMs to interact with web pages using Playwright's structured accessibility snapshots, eliminating the need for screenshots or visually-tuned models.

Question 2

What are the key benefits of using Playwright MCP?

Accepted Answer

Playwright MCP offers faster performance, LLM-friendly interaction without vision models, deterministic tool application, and support for both snapshot-based and vision-based interactions.

Question 3

What is the difference between Snapshot Mode and Vision Mode?

Accepted Answer

Snapshot Mode (default) uses accessibility snapshots for better performance and reliability. Vision Mode uses screenshots for visual-based interactions and works best with computer vision models.

Question 4

How do I install Playwright MCP?

Accepted Answer

You can install Playwright MCP in VS Code using the provided installation buttons or via the VS Code CLI with the command: `code --add-mcp '{"name":"playwright","command":"npx","args":["@playwright/mcp@latest"]}'`.

Question 5

What are the use cases for Playwright MCP?

Accepted Answer

Common use cases include web navigation and form-filling, data extraction from structured content, automated testing driven by LLMs, and general-purpose browser interaction for agents.

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