CloakBrowser MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install CloakBrowser in Claude Code

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add cloakbrowser -- npx -y cloakbrowser-mcp

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

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

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add cloakbrowser -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/swimmwatch/cloakbrowser-mcp:1.15.1

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cloakbrowser": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/swimmwatch/cloakbrowser-mcp:1.15.1"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add cloakbrowser -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/swimmwatch/cloakbrowser-mcp:1.15.1

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cloakbrowser": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "docker.io/swimmwatch/cloakbrowser-mcp:1.15.1"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the CloakBrowser MCP server do?

Playwright MCP-compatible browser automation using CloakBrowser Chromium.

Is the CloakBrowser 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 CloakBrowser run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add CloakBrowser to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add cloakbrowser -- npx -y cloakbrowser-mcp

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