Browser MCP
Last tested 2026-10-22
Score 53/100 · Last tested 2026-10-22 · Version tested 0.1.3 · Package @browsermcp/mcp · Repo BrowserMCP/mcp
Summary: Browser MCP completed an MCP handshake without credentials and exposed 12 tools.
Test results
| Test | Result | Points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| install | pass | 20 | npm install @browsermcp/mcp (Node 20, Linux) succeeded in 2s. |
| handshake | pass | 30 | MCP initialize + tools/list over stdio succeeded with no credentials; 12 tools listed in 11.6s. |
| maintenance | fail | 0 | No recent activity found. |
| docs | fail | 0 | README checks failed. Automated check of the package's own README (README shipped in npm package). |
| license | partial | 3 | License not machine-detected as OSI (None). |
Local-model readiness
Schema context cost: ~892 tokens for 12 tools (4,208 bytes) · about 11% of an 8k context. Method: tiktoken cl100k_base over compact JSON of name+description+inputSchema (approximate).
Small-model friendly (schema heuristic, not a model result): high.
Small-model task runs: Not yet tested.
Functional tasks (0/0 passed, tested 2026-10-22)
| Task | Tool | Result | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| navigate to https://example.com/ | browser_navigate | not run | not run: blocked by test environment (sandbox DNS/fake-IP, no bundled browser download, no backing service, or browser extension required) |
| read page title (expect "Example Domain") | browser_snapshot | not run | not run: blocked by test environment (sandbox DNS/fake-IP, no bundled browser download, no backing service, or browser extension required) |
Not tested
We did not test behavior with real credentials, security, or performance under load. These are planned; see methodology.
Tools listed
browser_navigate, browser_go_back, browser_go_forward, browser_snapshot, browser_click, browser_hover, browser_type, browser_select_option, browser_press_key, browser_wait, browser_get_console_logs, browser_screenshot
Config used in our test
{
"mcpServers": {
"browser-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@browsermcp/mcp"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Is Browser MCP deprecated?
No. @browsermcp/mcp was not deprecated or archived when we last tested it on 2026-10-22.
What replaces Browser MCP?
Nothing; Browser MCP is not deprecated as of 2026-10-22.
Does Browser MCP need an API key?
No. It completed an MCP handshake with no credentials and listed 12 tools.
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