How to add Browser MCP to Cursor

Automate your existing browser with AI using your real profile, logged-in sessions, and stealth fingerprint. Paste the config into ~/.cursor/mcp.json and restart Cursor.

Last updated June 14, 2026 · 6.7k★ · stdio · no auth

Cursor config for Browser MCP

npx @browsermcp/mcp@latest

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browser-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@browsermcp/mcp@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Setup steps

1Open Cursor → Settings → MCP → Add new MCP server (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json directly).
2Paste the Browser MCP config below into the "mcpServers" object.
3Fill in placeholder secrets, then save.
4Cursor reloads MCP servers automatically — check Settings → MCP for a green status dot.
5Ask Cursor to use one of Browser MCP's tools to confirm it's connected.

Before you start

Node.js (to run the server via npx)
The Browser MCP Chrome extension installed in your browser
An MCP-compatible client such as VS Code, Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf

What Browser MCP can do in Cursor

browser_navigate

Navigate the active browser tab to a given URL.

browser_go_back

Navigate back to the previous page in browser history.

browser_go_forward

Navigate forward to the next page in browser history.

browser_snapshot

Capture an accessibility (ARIA) snapshot of the current page for the AI to reason about page structure and elements.

browser_click

Click an element on the page identified from the accessibility snapshot.

browser_hover

Hover the mouse over an element on the page.

browser_type

Type text into an input or editable element on the page.

browser_select_option

Select an option in a dropdown/select element on the page.

Security

Browser MCP controls your real browser using your existing logged-in sessions and profile, so any AI client connected to it can act on your behalf in authenticated web apps. Automation runs entirely locally and browsing data is not sent to remote servers. Requires installing the companion Browser MCP Chrome extension to bridge commands to the browser.

Browser MCP + Cursor FAQ

Where is the Cursor config file?

Cursor reads MCP servers from ~/.cursor/mcp.json. Paste the Browser MCP config there under the "mcpServers" key and restart the client.

Is Browser MCP safe to use with Cursor?

How is this different from Playwright MCP?

Browser MCP was adapted from Microsoft's Playwright MCP server, but instead of launching a new browser instance it automates your existing browser via a Chrome extension. This lets it reuse your logged-in sessions and real browser fingerprint to avoid bot detection.

Do I need anything besides the MCP server?

Yes. You must install the companion Browser MCP Chrome extension, which bridges the MCP server's commands to your live browser tab.

Is my browsing data sent to the cloud?

No. Automation happens locally on your machine, so your browser activity stays on your device and is not sent to remote servers.

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