browser-use-mcp-server

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Overview

The browser-use mcp server is a server designed to facilitate communication between various clients and the MCP (Multi-Client Protocol) using Server-Sent Events (SSE).

To use the browser-use mcp server, you need to install the required dependencies and run the server. After that, configure your client to connect to the server using the provided URL.

Supports multiple clients including cursor.ai and Claude desktop. - Utilizes Server-Sent Events for real-time communication. - Easy setup with quickstart instructions.

Integrating real-time data feeds into applications.
Enabling communication between different AI clients and the server.
Facilitating browser-based interactions with various applications.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect browser-use-mcp-server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browser-use-mcp-server-co-browser": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-browser-use-mcp-server-co-browser"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browser-use-mcp-server-co-browser": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-browser-use-mcp-server-co-browser"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browser-use-mcp-server-co-browser": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-browser-use-mcp-server-co-browser"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "browser-use-mcp-server-co-browser": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-browser-use-mcp-server-co-browser"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browser-use-mcp-server-co-browser": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-browser-use-mcp-server-co-browser"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browser-use-mcp-server-co-browser": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-browser-use-mcp-server-co-browser"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is the purpose of the browser-use mcp server?

It serves as a bridge for communication between clients and the MCP using SSE.

How do I install the browser-use mcp server?

You can install it by running the provided curl command to set up the required environment.

Can I use it with any client?

It supports specific clients like cursor.ai and Claude desktop, but not all clients are compatible.

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