Browser automation and web scraping with Puppeteer — navigate pages, take screenshots, click, fill forms and run JavaScript in a headless browser.
Install
Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.
npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-puppeteerClient configuration
Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.
{
"mcpServers": {
"puppeteer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-puppeteer"
]
}
}
}About this server
Puppeteer is listed in the Browser Automation category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as npm and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.
Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Puppeteer MCP server?＋
Puppeteer is an MCP server by modelcontextprotocol. Browser automation and web scraping with Puppeteer — navigate pages, take screenshots, click, fill forms and run JavaScript in a headless browser.
How do I install Puppeteer?＋
Install it with: npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-puppeteer. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.
Is Puppeteer free to use?＋
The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.
Which clients support Puppeteer?＋
Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.