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# Playwright MCP

Expose Playwright browser tools to MCP clients using accessibility snapshots.

## Sources and review

Checked against public documentation on . Suitability guidance is our editorial judgment; this is not a performance benchmark or an endorsement.

Developers whose MCP-compatible agent needs persistent browser state and structured page inspection.

You need a hosted browser fleet, a complete agent, or a browser tool that operates only from pixels.

## About Playwright MCP

Microsoft Playwright MCP connects an MCP client to browser automation tools. Its primary page representation is a structured accessibility snapshot, allowing an agent to inspect and interact with a page without relying on screenshot interpretation. This entry covers the MCP server, not a standalone coding agent or hosted browser service.

Playwright MCP is an open-source project, with 37k stars on GitHub. It was last updated in September 2026.

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