# Playwright MCP

> Automate browser interactions via CLI. Use when user needs to navigate websites, click elements, fill forms, take screenshots, capture accessibility snapshots, or run JavaScript in a browser.

- Skill: `makabakaxy/playwright-mcp` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 7 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add makabakaxy/playwright-mcp`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/makabakaxy/playwright-mcp/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Web & Frontend
- Author: makabakaxy (https://skillmd.com/u/makabakaxy)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/makabakaxy/playwright-mcp

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# playwright-mcp (via mcp2cli)

Browser automation via Playwright: navigate, interact, screenshot, and inspect web pages.

## Shortcuts

- `mcp2cli playwright <cmd>` (alias for `playwright-mcp`)

## Commands

### Browser
| Command | Description | Example | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| `mcp2cli playwright browser navigate go` | Navigate to a URL | `mcp2cli playwright browser navigate go --url https://example.com` | [ref](reference/browser-navigate.md) |
| `mcp2cli playwright browser navigate back` | Go back in browser history | | [ref](reference/browser-navigate.md) |
| `mcp2cli playwright browser page snapshot` | Capture accessibility snapshot (use for actions) | `mcp2cli playwright browser page snapshot`<br>`mcp2cli playwright browser page snapshot --filename snap.md` | [ref](reference/browser-page.md) |
| `mcp2cli playwright browser page screenshot` | Take a screenshot of the current page | `mcp2cli playwright browser page screenshot --type png --filename page.png` | [ref](reference/browser-page.md) |
| `mcp2cli playwright browser interact click` | Click an element on the page | `mcp2cli playwright browser interact click --ref e1` | [ref](reference/browser-interact.md) |
| `mcp2cli playwright browser interact type` | Type text into an editable element | `mcp2cli playwright browser interact type --ref e1 --text "hello"` | [ref](reference/browser-interact.md) |
| `mcp2cli playwright browser interact fill-form` | Fill multiple form fields at once | | [ref](reference/browser-interact.md) |
| `mcp2cli playwright browser wait` | Wait for text or a specified time | `mcp2cli playwright browser wait --text "Loaded"`<br>`mcp2cli playwright browser wait --time 2` | [ref](reference/browser-misc.md) |

## Discover Parameters

Append `--help` to any command for full parameter list:

    mcp2cli playwright browser interact click --help

> **Note**: Use Ref links in the Commands table above to view detailed parameter reference and more examples.

## User Notes

> **MUST READ** [users/skill.md](users/skill.md) for custom workflows and tips.
> **Config**: MCP server settings live in `~/.agents/mcp2cli/servers.yaml` - edit there to take effect.