Browserless MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Browserless in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-io-browserless https://gateway.pipeworx.io/browserless/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pipeworx-io-browserless": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/browserless/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add pipeworx-io-browserless -- npx -y @pipeworx/mcp-browserless

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pipeworx-io-browserless": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-browserless"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Browserless MCP server do?

Browserless MCP — wraps the Browserless headless-Chromium REST API (browserless.io)

Is the Browserless 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 Browserless run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Browserless to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-io-browserless https://gateway.pipeworx.io/browserless/mcp

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