playwriter
Chrome extension & CLI to let agents control your browser. Runs Playwright snipp
Before you connect
Works with these clients
- Claude Desktopnpx
- Claude Codenpx
- Cursornpx
- VS Codenpx
- Windsurfnpx
Derived from the registry manifest (package type and transport) — we have not installed it ourselves. Check the official README before relying on it.
Install / Connect
claude mcp add playwriter -- npx -y playwriterFollow the official README; env and args vary per server.
🛠️ Maintenance weight 30% · 91 pts
📊 Adoption weight 25% · 69 pts
✅ Usability weight 20% · 55 pts
❤️ Health & community weight 25% · 59 pts
Sources: GitHub API · npm registry · updated 2026-07-30
90-day trend
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📦 weekly downloads +4%
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