Browser Devtools MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Browser Devtools in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http browser-devtools https://{your_mcp_server_host}/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browser-devtools": {
      "url": "https://{your_mcp_server_host}/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add browser-devtools -- npx -y browser-devtools-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browser-devtools": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "browser-devtools-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Browser Devtools MCP server do?

Playwright browser & Node.js MCP. ARIA refs, screenshots, ref-based interactions.

Is the Browser Devtools MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Browser Devtools run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Browser Devtools to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http browser-devtools https://{your_mcp_server_host}/mcp

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