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BrowserCat MCP Server: Centralized Control & Automation

BrowserCat MCP Server: Centralize browser control, automate workflows, and secure enterprise data across devices with intelligent, scalable solutions.

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About BrowserCat MCP Server

What is BrowserCat MCP Server: Centralized Control & Automation?

BrowserCat MCP Server is a cloud-based automation solution enabling Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with web pages seamlessly. It provides a centralized interface for executing browser actions like navigation, JavaScript execution, and screenshot capture without requiring local browser installations. This server acts as a bridge between AI systems and real-world web environments, streamlining workflows that demand dynamic web interaction.

How to Use BrowserCat MCP Server: Centralized Control & Automation?

Getting started involves two core steps: setting up your environment and configuring the server. First, obtain a free API key from BrowserCat’s official portal. Then, configure the server using an environment variable BROWSERCAT_API_KEY. For quick deployment, run the server via NPX with the provided configuration block, which specifies the API key and initializes the service. Once active, you can invoke tools like browsercat_navigate or browsercat_evaluate to perform actions programmatically.

BrowserCat MCP Server Features

Key Features of BrowserCat MCP Server: Centralized Control & Automation?

  • Cloud-native execution: Leverage BrowserCat’s infrastructure to avoid managing local browsers.
  • Interactive capabilities: Automate clicks, form fills, and dropdown selections using CSS selectors.
  • Visibility tools: Capture full-page or element-specific screenshots with customizable dimensions.
  • Real-time feedback: Monitor browser console logs in text format for debugging or validation.
  • Scripting power: Run arbitrary JavaScript directly in the browser context to handle complex workflows.

Use Cases of BrowserCat MCP Server: Centralized Control & Automation?

This server excels in scenarios requiring programmatic web interaction. Common applications include:

  • Automated testing: Validate UI components or workflows across dynamic web applications.
  • Data extraction: Capture content from pages that require user actions (e.g., scrolling or form submissions).
  • LLM-driven bots: Power chatbots or AI agents needing to fetch real-time data from authenticated web portals.
  • Compliance checks: Audit web pages for accessibility standards or content consistency at scale.

BrowserCat MCP Server FAQ

FAQ: BrowserCat MCP Server Insights

  • Q: How do I handle API key security?
    Store the BROWSERCAT_API_KEY in environment variables or secure vaults to prevent exposure in code repositories.
  • Q: Can I automate multi-step workflows?
    Yes, chain tools like browsercat_click followed by browsercat_screenshot to create complex sequences.
  • Q: What happens if a browser action fails?
    Error responses include descriptive messages to troubleshoot issues like invalid selectors or network timeouts.
  • Q: Does it support modern web standards?
    Yes, the server uses up-to-date browsers to handle CSS Grid, JavaScript frameworks, and WebGL content.

Content

BrowserCat MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol server that provides browser automation capabilities using BrowserCat's cloud browser service. This server enables LLMs to interact with web pages, take screenshots, and execute JavaScript in a real browser environment without needing to install browsers locally.

Components

Tools

  • browsercat_navigate
    • Navigate to any URL in the browser
    • Input: url (string)
  • browsercat_screenshot
    • Capture screenshots of the entire page or specific elements
    • Inputs:
      • name (string, required): Name for the screenshot
      • selector (string, optional): CSS selector for element to screenshot
      • width (number, optional, default: 800): Screenshot width
      • height (number, optional, default: 600): Screenshot height
  • browsercat_click
    • Click elements on the page
    • Input: selector (string): CSS selector for element to click
  • browsercat_hover
    • Hover elements on the page
    • Input: selector (string): CSS selector for element to hover
  • browsercat_fill
    • Fill out input fields
    • Inputs:
      • selector (string): CSS selector for input field
      • value (string): Value to fill
  • browsercat_select
    • Select an option from a dropdown menu
    • Inputs:
      • selector (string): CSS selector for select element
      • value (string): Value to select
  • browsercat_evaluate
    • Execute JavaScript in the browser console
    • Input: script (string): JavaScript code to execute

Resources

The server provides access to two types of resources:

  1. Console Logs (console://logs)
    * Browser console output in text format
    * Includes all console messages from the browser
  2. Screenshots (screenshot://<name>)
    * PNG images of captured screenshots
    * Accessible via the screenshot name specified during capture

Key Features

  • Cloud-based browser automation
  • No local browser installation required
  • Console log monitoring
  • Screenshot capabilities
  • JavaScript execution
  • Basic web interaction (navigation, clicking, form filling)

Configuration to use BrowserCat MCP Server

Environment Variables

The BrowserCat MCP server requires the following environment variable:

NPX Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browsercat": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@browsercatco/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "BROWSERCAT_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

License

This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms and conditions of the MIT License. For more details, please see the LICENSE file in the project repository.

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