TL;DR
Puppeteer is a Browser Automation MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent headless Chrome automation. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install puppeteer.
Puppeteer
Install verified 6 toolsBrowser Automation
Headless Chrome automation
Official homepageInstall Puppeteer
mcpizy install puppeteernpx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-puppeteerTools exposed
6 tools availablepuppeteer_navigateNavigate to a URL
puppeteer_navigateNavigate to a URL
Inputs
urlstringrequired
puppeteer_screenshotTake a screenshot of the page
puppeteer_screenshotTake a screenshot of the page
Inputs
namestringrequiredselectorstringoptional
puppeteer_clickClick on an element
puppeteer_clickClick on an element
Inputs
selectorstringrequired
puppeteer_fillFill an input field
puppeteer_fillFill an input field
Inputs
selectorstringrequiredvaluestringrequired
puppeteer_selectSelect an option in a dropdown
puppeteer_selectSelect an option in a dropdown
Inputs
selectorstringrequiredvaluestringrequired
puppeteer_evaluateEvaluate JavaScript in the page
puppeteer_evaluateEvaluate JavaScript in the page
Inputs
scriptstringrequired
Configuration
Works identically across clients. Only the config file path differs.
Claude Code~/.claude.json
~/.claude.json{
"mcpServers": {
"puppeteer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-puppeteer"
]
}
}
}Cursor.cursor/mcp.json
.cursor/mcp.json{
"mcpServers": {
"puppeteer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-puppeteer"
]
}
}
}Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json{
"mcpServers": {
"puppeteer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-puppeteer"
]
}
}
}Authentication setup
- 1
No auth — downloads Chromium on first run
What you can do with Puppeteer MCP
Paste any of these prompts into Claude Code, Cursor or another MCP-compatible client.
“Go to hackernews and screenshot the front page”
Uses: puppeteer_navigate, puppeteer_screenshot
“Scrape product titles from example-shop.com”
Uses: puppeteer_navigate, puppeteer_evaluate
Works with
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Puppeteer MCP server?
Puppeteer is listed as an Browser Automation Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent headless Chrome automation. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.
How do I install Puppeteer MCP with Claude Code?
The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install puppeteer` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-puppeteer` and restarting Claude Code.
Does MCPizy charge to view or install Puppeteer MCP?
No. Reading this profile and copying its install guidance is free. Upstream software, API, account or usage costs are separate, and licence coverage should be checked from the linked source when available.
Does Puppeteer MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?
The MCP standard is supported by those clients, but a specific server can still have client-specific setup or transport limits. Use the configuration shown on this page when present and verify the upstream instructions before installation.
What can I do with Puppeteer MCP?
Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent headless Chrome automation. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.
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