Browser Gateway MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Browser Gateway in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add browser-gateway -- npx -y browser-gateway

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Browser Gateway MCP server do?

AI browser tools with Chrome CDP. Navigate, screenshot, interact. Multi-provider failover.

Is the Browser Gateway 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 Gateway run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Browser Gateway to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add browser-gateway -- npx -y browser-gateway

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