Browserbase MCP
Browserbase MCP is an MCP server that helps AI assistants run cloud browsers for automated web navigation and scraping at scale.
Key facts
- Category
- Browser Automation
- GitHub stars
- 3,405
- Forks
- 373
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Last commit
- Jul 20, 2026
- Best for
- Run headless cloud browsers
- Supported clients
- Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code
- Last updated
- Oct 10, 2026
GitHub metrics
- Stars
- 3,405
- Forks
- 373
- Open issues
- 52
- Watchers
- 26
- Last commit
- Jul 20, 2026
Scores
GEO score
53/100
Weighted blend: popularity 35%, freshness 25%, growth 25%, maintenance 15%.
Needs ~7 days of metric history
Scores last calculated Oct 10, 2026.
Benchmark summary
Benchmark
25
Install
unknown
Startup
unknown
Last tested
Oct 19, 2026
Capabilities discovered: 0 tools, 0 resources, and 0 prompts.
What is Browserbase MCP?
Browserbase MCP is an MCP server that helps AI assistants run cloud browsers for automated web navigation and scraping at scale. It belongs to the Browser Automation category and is typically used to run headless cloud browsers, automate multi-step web tasks, and capture screenshots. Browserbase MCP works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 license.
How to install Browserbase MCP
Install and run Browserbase MCP with the following command, then add it to your MCP client configuration:
npx -y @browserbasehq/mcp-server-browserbaseSupported clients: Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code.
Browserbase MCP use cases
- Run headless cloud browsers
- Automate multi-step web tasks
- Capture screenshots
Safety notes
- Requires API token
- Yes
- Writes to external systems
- Yes
- Accesses local filesystem
- Unknown
- Connects to a database
- Unknown
- Security docs
- No
Inferred by rule from each server's metadata, README, and category. "Unknown" means the signal could not be determined — always verify against the official docs before granting access.
Data sources
| Field | Value | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forks | 373 | GitHub REST API | high |
| Last commit | Jul 20, 2026 | GitHub REST API | high |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GitHub REST API | high |
| Stars | 3405 | GitHub REST API | high |
| Topics | ai, browser, chrome, chromium, mcp, playwright, puppeteer | GitHub REST API | high |
| Watchers | 26 | GitHub REST API | high |
| Has Authentication Docs | Yes | Repository README | medium |
| Has Security Docs | No | Repository README | medium |
| Risk level | High | Automated risk inference | medium |
| Requires Api Token | Yes | Automated risk inference | low |
| Uses Network Access | Yes | Automated risk inference | low |
| Writes External System | Yes | Automated risk inference | low |
Confidence reflects the source: high = GitHub REST API, medium = README-derived or synthesized, low = inferred from keywords. Fields that cannot be determined are shown as "Unknown" — never fabricated.
Recent changes
- Last commit: Jul 20, 2026 → Jul 20, 2026
- Last commit: Jul 20, 2026 → Jul 20, 2026
- Last commit: Jul 20, 2026 → Jul 20, 2026
- Stars: 3407 → 3405
- Forks: 372 → 373
Browserbase MCP alternatives
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Browserbase MCP vs related MCP servers
| Server | Stars | Forks | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browserbase MCP | 3.4K | 373 | Apache-2.0 | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Playwright MCP | 38K | 3.2K | Apache-2.0 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Firecrawl MCP | 7.6K | 903 | MIT | Oct 9, 2026 |
| ImRonAI-mcp-server-browserbase | 0 | 0 | Apache-2.0 | Sep 12, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Browserbase MCP?
Browserbase MCP is an MCP server that helps AI assistants run cloud browsers for automated web navigation and scraping at scale. It is categorized under Browser Automation.
How do I install Browserbase MCP?
Install and run Browserbase MCP with: npx -y @browserbasehq/mcp-server-browserbase. Then add it to your MCP client configuration.
Which clients support Browserbase MCP?
Browserbase MCP works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, and VS Code and any MCP-compatible client.
Is Browserbase MCP free to use?
Pricing: Paid · Free trial.
What are good alternatives to Browserbase MCP?
Popular alternatives include Playwright MCP, Firecrawl MCP, ImRonAI-mcp-server-browserbase, and autobrowserapproval-mcp.
How popular is Browserbase MCP on GitHub?
Browserbase MCP has about 3.4K GitHub stars and 373 forks.
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