How do I install the puppeteer mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Puppeteer MCP Server

MCP server for browser automation using puppeteer-extra and puppeteer-extra-plugin-stealth

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What is the Puppeteer MCP Server?

MCP server for browser automation using puppeteer-extra and puppeteer-extra-plugin-stealth

What it actually does

A Model Context Protocol server that provides enhanced browser automation capabilities using Puppeteer-Extra with Stealth Plugin. This server enables LLMs to interact with web pages in a way that better emulates human behavior and avoids detection as automation.

Enhanced browser automation with Puppeteer-Extra
Stealth mode to avoid bot detection
Screenshot capabilities for pages and elements
Console logging and JavaScript execution
Full suite of interaction methods (click, fill, select, hover)

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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.

Tool	What it does
puppeteer_navigate	Navigate to any URL in the browser
puppeteer_screenshot	Capture screenshots of the entire page or specific elements
puppeteer_click	Click elements on the page
puppeteer_hover	Hover elements on the page
puppeteer_fill	Fill out input fields
puppeteer_select	Select an element with SELECT tag
puppeteer_evaluate	Execute JavaScript in the browser console

How to install the Puppeteer MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "puppeteer": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": ["run", "-i", "--rm", "--init", "-e", "DOCKER_CONTAINER=true", "mcp/puppeteer-extra"]
    }
  }
}

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

Example prompts to try

“Use Puppeteer to puppeteer navigate.”
“Use Puppeteer to Input.”
“Use Puppeteer to puppeteer screenshot.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for browser automation using puppeteer-extra and puppeteer-extra-plugin-stealth Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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