Browserless MCP Server

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for the Browserless.io browser automation platform

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What is the Browserless MCP Server?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for the Browserless.io browser automation platform

What it actually does

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for Browserless.io — expose the Browserless smart scraper API to LLM clients like Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, and Windsurf.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
browserless_smartscraperScrape a single webpage and return its content as markdown or HTML. Handles JavaScript-heavy pages and anti-bot measures automatically. For content across multiple pages, use browserless_crawl; to list a site's URLs, use
browserless_searchSearch the web using Browserless and optionally scrape each result. Supports web, news, and image search with geo-targeting and time filters.
browserless_mapDiscover and map all URLs on a website. Scans via sitemaps and link extraction. Returns URLs with optional titles and descriptions. Useful for site audits and content discovery.
browserless_crawlCrawl a website and scrape every discovered page. Supports depth control, path filtering, sitemap strategies, and configurable scrape options. Returns scraped content and metadata for each page.
browserless_performanceRun Lighthouse audits on any URL. Returns scores and metrics for accessibility, best practices, performance, PWA, and SEO. Optionally filter by category or supply performance budgets.
browserless_functionExecute custom Puppeteer JavaScript on the Browserless cloud. The function receives a page object and optional context; return { data, type } to control the payload and Content-Type.
browserless_exportExport a webpage via the Browserless /export API. Fetches the URL and returns its native content (HTML, PDF, image, etc.) with automatic content-type detection.
browserless_agentDrive a persistent browser session via a ReAct loop: snapshot the page, plan, batch interactions (click, type, scroll, evaluate, etc.), and re-snapshot. Uses ref-based selectors derived from snapshots, supports multi-tab
browserless_skillLoad an on-demand recipe for a non-trivial page mechanic (shadow DOM, cookie consent, modals, captchas, dynamic content, snapshot misses, screenshots, tabs). Companion to browserless_agent.

How to install the Browserless MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browserless": {
      "url": "https://mcp.browserless.io/mcp?token=your-token-here"
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
BROWSERLESS_TOKENCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
BROWSERLESS_API_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes
AMPLITUDE_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Browserless MCP to browserless smartscraper.”
  • “Use Browserless MCP to browserless search.”
  • “Use Browserless MCP to browserless map.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for the Browserless.io browser automation platform Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.