What is the main functional difference between MCP Server Browser and Shiplight?

MCP Server Browser is categorized under Browser Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Shiplight belongs to Browser Automation and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. Pick MCP Server Browser for browser automation work and Shiplight for browser automation.

How do I install MCP Server Browser or Shiplight in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client. Shiplight has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.

Are MCP Server Browser and Shiplight free to use, or do they require API keys?

MCP Server Browser is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Shiplight has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Can I run both MCP Server Browser and Shiplight at the same time in my AI client?

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add agent-infra-mcp-server-browser and shiplight-2 as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, MCP Server Browser has a quality signal of 53/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 39,283 GitHub stars. Shiplight has 36/100 (Fair) with 1 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.

MCP Server Browser vs Shiplight — MCP Server Comparison

MCP Server Browser vs Shiplight — MCP Server Comparison | AllMCPs

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

Spec	MCP Server Browser	S Shiplight
Category	Browser Automation	Browser Automation
Quality signal	53/100 · Good	36/100 · Fair
Install command	Confirmed	Not confirmed yet
Transport	Local subprocess (stdio)	—
Auth	No auth required	Not declared
Pricing	Free	Not declared
Required env vars	None listed	None listed
Verified owner	Community listing	Community listing
GitHub stars	39,283	—
Directory activity	3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes	1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools	Not listed	Not listed
Full listing	View MCP Server Browser	View Shiplight

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.