Mcp Server Browserbase
Run cloud-hosted browser sessions via Browserbase and Stagehand so your agent can act on real pages without maintaining your own browser infra.
Overview
Browserbase MCP is a Build-phase MCP server that connects agents to Browserbase cloud browsers and Stagehand for AI web automation.
What is this MCP server?
- Official MCP bridge for Browserbase cloud browsers plus Stagehand AI actions
- npm @browserbasehq/mcp-server-browserbase (v2.1.1) with stdio transport
- Requires Browserbase API key, project ID, and Gemini API key for default model
- Built for AI web browser automation rather than manual Selenium scripts
- npm @browserbasehq/mcp-server-browserbase v2.1.1
- 3 required environment variables (Browserbase key, project ID, Gemini key)
Community signal: 3.4k GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
Running consistent browser automation from an agent on a laptop or in CI is painful without a hosted browser API and an action layer.
Who is it for?
Builders shipping agent products that need dependable cloud browsers and LLM-guided page interactions.
Skip if: Side projects with zero budget for Browserbase plus Gemini API usage, or teams that only need local CDP without cloud sessions.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Once credentials are set, your agent can spin up Browserbase sessions and drive pages through MCP tools backed by Stagehand and Gemini.
- MCP tools for AI-driven navigation and interaction on Browserbase sessions
- Repeatable cloud browser workflows callable from the agent
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How it compares
Hosted Browserbase + Stagehand MCP integration, not a self-hosted Chrome CDP gateway.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is Browserbase MCP for?
Solo builders and small teams using MCP-enabled agents who want cloud browser sessions instead of maintaining local browser automation.
When should I use Browserbase MCP?
Use it while building integrations when your agent must log in, fill forms, or verify live web apps via Browserbase and Stagehand.
How do I add Browserbase MCP to my agent?
Add @browserbasehq/mcp-server-browserbase over stdio and set BROWSERBASE_API_KEY, BROWSERBASE_PROJECT_ID, and GEMINI_API_KEY in your MCP environment.