What is the key difference between Playwright Mcp Server and Playwrightselectorguard Mcp?

Playwright Mcp Server belongs to the Browser Automation category with local stdio execution, while Playwrightselectorguard Mcp belongs to the Browser Automation category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Playwright Mcp Server or Playwrightselectorguard Mcp in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Playwright Mcp Server lists 6 tools with 2 views and 5,633 GitHub stars. Playwrightselectorguard Mcp lists 5 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Playwright Mcp Server and Playwrightselectorguard Mcp together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Playwright Mcp Server or Playwrightselectorguard Mcp in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Playwright Mcp Server and Playwrightselectorguard Mcp free to use, or do they require API keys?

Playwright Mcp Server is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Playwrightselectorguard Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Playwright Mcp Server and Playwrightselectorguard Mcp at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both executeautomation-playwright-mcp-server and playwrightselectorguard-mcp as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Playwright Mcp Server has a Quality Score of 45 /100 ( Fair ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 5,633 GitHub stars. Playwrightselectorguard Mcp holds a Quality Score of 48 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Playwright Mcp Server vs Playwrightselectorguard Mcp

Q: Are Playwright Mcp Server and Playwrightselectorguard Mcp free or paid?

Playwright Mcp Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Playwrightselectorguard Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

In-depth architectural comparison of the Playwright Mcp Server and Playwrightselectorguard Mcp MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Playwright Mcp Server

Browser Automation · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Playwrightselectorguard Mcp

Browser Automation · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Playwright Mcp Server if you need specialized Browser Automation tools running via a local process. Choose Playwrightselectorguard Mcp if your workspace requires Browser Automation integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Playwright Mcp Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Browser Automation domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Supports Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit browsers, Automatic browser binary installation on demand, Emulates 143 real devices with viewport, user-agent, and touch support.

Explore Playwright Mcp Server Details

Choose Playwrightselectorguard Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Browser Automation domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: check_selector_risk, suggest_selector_healing, record_action_receipt.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Playwright Mcp Server executeautomation Browser Automation	P Playwrightselectorguard Mcp Browser Automation
Summary	An MCP server using Playwright for browser automation and webscrapping	Playwright selector risk checks with healing suggestions and receipts.
Category & Scope	Browser Automation	Browser Automation

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Playwright Mcp Server Tools (6)

Supports Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit browsers

Automatic browser binary installation on demand

Emulates 143 real devices with viewport, user-agent, and touch support

Natural language commands for device switching and orientation

Runs JavaScript code inside the browser context

Generates test code from browser interactions

Playwrightselectorguard Mcp Tools (5)

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Playwright Mcp Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "executeautomation-playwright-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@michaellatman/mcp-get@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Playwrightselectorguard Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "playwrightselectorguard-mcp": {
      "url": "https://playwrightselectorguard.clauxel.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=directory&utm_campaign=sbl202605"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Playwright Mcp Server is categorized under Browser Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Playwrightselectorguard Mcp belongs to Browser Automation using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Playwright Mcp Server when you need capabilities focused on browser automation and Playwrightselectorguard Mcp when you require tools for browser automation.

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