Playwright FAQs

Question 1

What is Playwright MCP?

Accepted Answer

Playwright MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that uses Playwright to automate browser interactions for Large Language Models (LLMs). It allows LLMs to interact with web pages using structured accessibility snapshots, eliminating the need for visual models.

Question 2

What is the difference between Snapshot Mode and Vision Mode?

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Snapshot Mode uses accessibility snapshots for better performance and reliability. Vision Mode uses screenshots for visual-based interactions, requiring models that can interpret X/Y coordinates on a screenshot.

Question 3

What are the key features of Playwright MCP?

Accepted Answer

Playwright MCP offers fast and lightweight automation using Playwright's accessibility tree. It's LLM-friendly, operating purely on structured data, and provides deterministic tool application to avoid ambiguity. It supports both Snapshot and Vision modes.

Question 4

How do I install Playwright MCP in VS Code?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What are the use cases for Playwright MCP?

Accepted Answer

Playwright MCP is ideal for 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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