A comprehensive NixOS Flake development environment for the Playwright MCP (Model Context Protocol) server with full Chrome and Firefox support, including persistent browser profiles.
Overview
What is Playwright MCP Server?
Playwright MCP Server is a comprehensive NixOS Flake development environment designed for the Playwright Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, providing full support for Chrome and Firefox browsers, including persistent browser profiles.
How to use Playwright MCP Server?
To use the Playwright MCP Server, clone the repository, enable direnv, and the environment will automatically activate. You can also manually activate the development shell or run the MCP server directly using provided commands.
Key features of Playwright MCP Server?
- Complete Playwright MCP Server setup based on Microsoft's official implementation.
- Multi-browser support for both Chrome/Chromium and Firefox.
- Profile persistence to maintain browser profiles between sessions.
- Desktop profile integration to import existing browser profiles.
- Properly configured for NixOS with all dependencies included.
- Ready-to-use development shell with all necessary tools.
- Compatibility with AI agents for development environments.
Use cases of Playwright MCP Server?
- Setting up a development environment for automated browser testing.
- Running headless browser tests for web applications.
- Importing existing browser profiles for testing purposes.
- Integrating with AI development environments for enhanced automation.
FAQ from Playwright MCP Server?
- Can I use my existing browser profiles?
Yes! You can import your existing Chrome and Firefox profiles into the Playwright MCP Server.
- Is there support for both Chrome and Firefox?
Yes! The server supports both Chrome/Chromium and Firefox browsers.
- How do I run the server in headless mode?
You can run the server in headless mode by using the command:
playwright-mcp-wrapped --headless.