Browserbase MCP

MCP server by Browserbase

OfficialRemote and local
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Browserbase MCP at a glance

Browserbase MCP is an official MCP server from Browserbase. It lets an AI assistant run cloud browsers to navigate sites, act on pages and extract data.

Connects to
Browser and web
Hosting
Remote and local · Streamable HTTP and stdio
Sign-in
API key
Price
Free (needs a Browserbase account)
Works with
Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor
Best for
Teams needing cloud browsers for agents
Checked
October 3, 2026 on official sources

How to install Browserbase MCP

Add the URL below as a new MCP server in your AI app’s settings or MCP config file. Sign-in: API key.

Remote server URL
https://mcp.browserbase.com/mcp

What Browserbase MCP can do

Browserbase MCP runs browser sessions in Browserbase's cloud and drives them with Stagehand using plain-language instructions. The hosted server is the recommended setup; the open-source self-host repo was archived in July 2026.

Tools it exposes include
startnavigateactobserveextractend

Best for: teams needing cloud browsers for agents

Pros

  • No local browser needed
  • Plain-language page actions
  • Hosted server covers Gemini model costs

Cons

  • Self-host repo is archived
  • Free plan includes only 1 browser hour

Browserbase MCP FAQ

Is Browserbase MCP free?

Browserbase has a free plan with limited browser hours; paid plans start at $20 a month.

How do I connect Browserbase MCP?

Add https://mcp.browserbase.com/mcp to your client with your Browserbase API key as the browserbaseApiKey query parameter.

What can Browserbase MCP do?

It starts cloud browser sessions, navigates pages, performs actions from plain instructions and extracts data.