Yes, Playwright is free to use.

How do I install Playwright?

Playwright is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: @dinesh-nalla-se/playwright-mcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What credentials does Playwright need?

Playwright requires the following credentials or environment variables: YOUR_API_KEY. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Playwright?

Playwright uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Playwright MCP Server

by Dinesh Nalla Se

Search & WebModerate5.2MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

Playwright Tools for MCP

About

Playwright Tools for MCP

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Your API key for the serviceRequired

Environment variable: YOUR_API_KEY

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-dinesh-nalla-se-playwright-mcp": {
      "env": {
        "YOUR_API_KEY": "your-your-api-key-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@playwright/mcp-extension"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Security Report

5.2

Moderate5.2Moderate Risk

This Playwright MCP server provides browser automation capabilities with proper security architecture. It uses standard environment variable patterns for configuration and implements appropriate permission controls through browser extension integration. Supply chain analysis found 4 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (0 critical, 3 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue (1 critical, 0 high severity).

4 files analyzed · 8 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

file_system

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

process_spawn

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

Shell Command Execution

Runs commands on your machine. Be cautious — only use if you trust this plugin.

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