ExecuteAutomation Playwright MCP

Name: ExecuteAutomation Playwright MCP
Author: ExecuteAutomation

by ExecuteAutomation

Browser automation and API testing for LLMs with 143 real device emulation presets

browser Node.js Intermediate Self-hostable No API key

⭐ 5.3k stars 📅 Updated: 1mo ago

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Description

MCP server that enables LLMs to automate browsers and APIs using Playwright. Features 143 real device emulation presets covering iPhone, iPad, Pixel, Galaxy, and Desktop configurations. Provides automatic browser installation, web scraping, screenshot capture, JavaScript execution in page context, and test code generation. Supports both HTTP mode for remote and headless environments and stdio mode for local integration. A solid alternative to Microsoft's official Playwright MCP with a focus on QA automation and device testing scenarios.

✅ Best for

QA engineers and testers who need device emulation and test code generation from AI

⏭️ Skip if

You already use Microsoft's official Playwright MCP and don't need device emulation presets

💡 Use cases

Automating browser-based testing across multiple device configurations
Scraping web content with real device emulation for accurate rendering
Generating Playwright test code from natural language descriptions
Running headless browser automation in CI/CD pipelines via HTTP mode

👍 Pros

✓ 143 real device emulation presets for comprehensive cross-device testing
✓ Automatic browser installation removes manual setup friction
✓ Dual transport support (HTTP and stdio) for flexible deployment
✓ Built-in test code generation bridges manual and automated testing

👎 Cons

✗ Overlaps significantly with Microsoft's official Playwright MCP server
✗ Device emulation profiles may not perfectly replicate real device behavior
✗ HTTP mode requires additional security configuration for remote access

🔧 Exposed tools (7 tools)

Tool	Category	Description
execute_javascript	code-execution	Execute JavaScript code in the page context
generate_test_code	code-generation	Generate Playwright test code from recorded actions
emulate_device	configuration	Set device emulation from 143 real device presets
scrape_page	extraction	Scrape and extract content from the current page
click	interaction	Click on a web page element
navigate	navigation	Navigate to a URL in the browser
screenshot	observation	Capture a screenshot of the current page

⚡ Installation

Prerequisites:

• Node.js v18+

Check Claude Code documentation to configure this MCP server.

💡 Tips & tricks

Use the HTTP transport mode for CI/CD integration where stdio is not practical. The device emulation presets are especially useful for responsive testing — try emulating different iPhone and Android models to catch layout issues early.

🔄 Alternatives

Playwright MCP

Browser automation for LLMs via accessibility snapshots, no vision models needed

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