Browserbase MCP Server

Browserbase MCP Server

Browserbase MCP Server is a cloud browser automation server that lets language models interact programmatically with the web, enabling actions like navigation, form filling, data extraction, screenshots, and JavaScript execution through a standardized Model Context Protocol (MCP) interface.

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What is Browserbase MCP Server?

Browserbase MCP Server is a lightweight server that provides LLMs with secure access to browser automation tools in the cloud. It integrates with Browserbase and Stagehand to allow intelligent agents to carry out browsing tasks, seamlessly interact with web pages, and extract structured information, all via the MCP standard.

How to Configure

  1. Install Browserbase MCP Server: Clone or download the repository and follow setup instructions in the browserbase/ folder.
  2. Set Credentials: Configure your Browserbase API credentials and any required environment variables for cloud browser sessions.
  3. Start the Server: Launch the server, ensuring it can connect to Browserbase and listens on the configured port.
  4. MCP Registration: Ensure your MCP host application can discover and connect to the Browserbase MCP Server, usually via a network endpoint.

How to Use

  • Use your LLM-enabled client (such as a chat interface or agent framework) to connect to the Browserbase MCP Server endpoint.
  • List available tools using the tools/list endpoint.
  • Invoke browser automation tasks by calling available tools (like navigation, taking screenshots, or running JavaScript), passing the required parameters.
  • Retrieve results such as screenshots, extracted data, or console logs to use in your AI workflow or display in your application.

Key Features

  • Cloud Browser Automation: Spin up and control browser sessions remotely with powerful orchestration.
  • Web Data Extraction: Gather structured data from any webpage in real-time.
  • Console Monitoring: Monitor browser console logs to debug or capture runtime events.
  • Screenshot Capture: Take high-resolution full-page or element-specific screenshots.
  • Rich Web Interaction: Programmatically navigate websites, click buttons, and fill in forms.

Use Cases

  • AI Agents Browsing the Web: Enable LLM agents to research, extract product data, or compare information across websites.
  • Automated Testing & Monitoring: Run automated website checks, tests, or monitor for content changes.
  • Conversational UX: Enhance chatbots or assistants with dynamic, real-time web data and the ability to browse on behalf of users.
  • Process Automation: Fill in web forms or complete workflows for users as part of business process automation.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need to run the server locally or can it operate in the cloud? You can run Browserbase MCP Server either on your local machine or deploy it in the cloud, as long as your MCP host can connect to it.

2. How is my data secured when using Browserbase MCP Server? All data exchanges happen within the standardized and secure MCP protocol. You control credentials and session lifetimes, keeping browsing isolated from the LLM and within your infrastructure.

3. What browsers are supported? Browserbase MCP Server utilizes cloud browsers provided by Browserbase and can support modern browsers such as Chrome (others planned).

4. Can I customize browser configurations for special web tasks? Yes, advanced configuration options are available by modifying API parameters when launching browser sessions.

5. Is it possible to use Browserbase MCP with any LLM? Absolutely. Any LLM or agent platform supporting the MCP protocol can use Browserbase MCP Server.