MCP Server Browserbase

Name: MCP Server Browserbase
Author: browserbase

Caution

Automate browser interactions in the cloud (e.g. web navigation, data extraction, form filling, and more)

by browserbase Official 3,190 Apache-2.0 TypeScript Intermediate stdio

Install

Claude Code

claude mcp add browserbase-mcp-server-browserbase -- npx -y mcp-server-browserbase

Cursor

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browserbase-mcp-server-browserbase": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-browserbase"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code

{
  "mcp": {
    "servers": {
      "browserbase-mcp-server-browserbase": {
        "command": "npx",
        "args": [
          "-y",
          "mcp-server-browserbase"
        ]
      }
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browserbase-mcp-server-browserbase": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-browserbase"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browserbase-mcp-server-browserbase": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-browserbase"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Safety Report

100% Caution

Scanned yesterday

5 passed

Security

Authentication

details

Requires BROWSERBASE_API_KEY and BROWSERBASE_PROJECT_ID. API key scopes access to cloud browser sessions.

Pass

CORS Policy

details

stdio transport primarily. Remote sessions communicate via Browserbase cloud API.

N/A

Rate Limiting

details

Rate limiting enforced by Browserbase cloud platform. Plan-based limits apply.

Info

Known CVEs

details

No known CVEs. Caution: browser automation tools can access sensitive session data and credentials.

Info

Code Quality

Dependency Audit

details

Node.js/npm package. Apache 2.0. No public dependency audit report.

Info

Dangerous Patterns

details

No dangerous code patterns detected

Pass

License

details

Apache 2.0 confirmed.

Pass

Code Source

details

Open source on GitHub (browserbase/mcp-server-browserbase). Apache 2.0.

Pass

Community

Maintenance Status

details

Actively maintained by Browserbase Inc. Powers Stagehand v3 integration.

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Compatibility

Claude CodeInstall via `npx @browserbasehq/mcp-server-browserbase`. Requires BROWSERBASE_API_KEY env var.

Not Tested

CursorDeep-link quick install available. Requires Browserbase account and API key.

Not Tested

VS CodeCompatible via stdio MCP configuration.

Not Tested

WindsurfStandard MCP stdio support.

Not Tested

Claude DesktopConfigurable as stdio server. Set BROWSERBASE_API_KEY and BROWSERBASE_PROJECT_ID in env.

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Tools Provided (9)

browserbase_session_create

Create or reuse a Browserbase cloud browser session and set it as active.

browserbase_session_close

Close the current Browserbase session and reset the active context.

browserbase_stagehand_navigate

Navigate to a URL in the browser. Only use this tool with URLs you're confident will work and be up to date.

browserbase_stagehand_act

Perform a single action on the page (e.g., click, type).

browserbase_stagehand_extract

Extract structured data or text from the current page using an instruction.

browserbase_stagehand_observe

Find interactive elements on the page from an instruction; optionally return an action.

browserbase_stagehand_get_url

Return the current page URL (full URL with query/fragment).

browserbase_screenshot

Capture a full-page screenshot and return it (and save as a resource).

browserbase_stagehand_agent

Execute a task autonomously using Gemini Computer Use agent. The agent will navigate and interact with web pages to complete the given task.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MCP Server Browserbase?

Automate browser interactions in the cloud (e.g. web navigation, data extraction, form filling, and more)

What tools does MCP Server Browserbase provide?

MCP Server Browserbase provides 9 tools including browserbase_session_create, browserbase_session_close, browserbase_stagehand_navigate, browserbase_stagehand_act. Each tool can be called by AI agents to perform specific operations.

Is MCP Server Browserbase safe to use?

MCP Server Browserbase is rated Caution. Some security checks raised warnings. Review the safety report on this page for details before use.

What are alternatives to MCP Server Browserbase?

Similar MCP servers include Scrapling MCP Server, Chrome DevTools MCP, Playwright MCP. Each serves a similar purpose but may differ in features, language, and compatibility.