Browserbase MCP server

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• create_contextwrite action

  Creates a new browser context within a specified project, enabling isolated session management and configuration for automated browsing tasks.

• create_sessionwrite action

  Creates a new browser session within a specified project, with configurable settings for fingerprinting, proxies, recording, and session lifecycle management.

• delete_extensionwrite action

  Permanently deletes a specific extension by its unique identifier. This action is irreversible and removes the extension and its associated data.

• get_context

  Retrieves a specific context by its unique identifier. Returns the full details of the requested context object.

• get_extension

  Retrieves detailed information about a specific extension by its unique identifier. Use this to inspect extension configuration, status, or metadata.

• get_project

  Retrieves detailed information about a specific project by its unique identifier. Use this to fetch project metadata, status, and configuration.

• get_project_usage

  Retrieves usage statistics and consumption metrics for a specific project. Useful for monitoring resource utilization and tracking project activity over time.

• get_session

  Retrieves the details of a specific session by its unique identifier. Useful for checking session status, metadata, or associated activity.

• get_session_debug_urls

  Retrieves live debug URLs for an active browser session, enabling real-time inspection and monitoring of the session's state.

• get_session_logs

  Retrieves the log output for a specific session, useful for debugging, auditing, or monitoring session activity.

• get_session_recording

  Retrieves the recording associated with a specific session. Returns the recording data or media for playback or download.

• list_projects

  Retrieves a list of all projects accessible to the authenticated user. Use this to discover available projects and their associated metadata.

• list_session_downloads

  Retrieves all downloads associated with a specific session. Useful for reviewing files or resources that were downloaded during a given session.

• list_sessions

  Retrieves a list of sessions, optionally filtered by their current status. Useful for monitoring active, completed, or failed sessions.

• release_sessionwrite action

  Updates a session's status to request an early release, signaling that the session has completed. Use this before the session's timeout to avoid incurring additional charges.

• update_contextwrite action

  Updates an existing context by its unique identifier. Use this to modify the properties or configuration of a previously created context.

• upload_extensionwrite action

  Upload an extension package to the system, making it available for installation and use. Accepts a binary file representing the extension bundle.

• upload_session_filewrite action

  Uploads a file to an existing session, attaching it as a resource for use within that session's context.

• Code scan5 source files scanned25/25
• –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
• –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
• Auth qualitylocal package, no credentials required12/15
• Maintenancelast push 138 days ago8/15
• Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner7/10

Safety score

80/100

higher than 55% of 866 Scraping and browsing servers

Tools

18

the typical Scraping and browsing server has 6

Tools that change things

39%

typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break

GitHub stars

31

more than 87% of 583 Scraping and browsing servers

Browserbase: common questions

Is Browserbase MCP server safe?

Mostly: it is graded B (80/100). Read the Browserbase safety report

How do I install Browserbase?

It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop config from the install section.

Does Browserbase need an API key?

Not as far as the registry entry and our scan can tell: no credentials are declared or required.

Is Browserbase maintained?

The last commit was 176 days ago (2026-05-12). The latest release is v1.0.4.

What can I use instead of Browserbase?

Servers from other publishers that do the same job: SeleniumBase MCP server, AIHawk MCP server and Browser Use MCP server.

How does Browserbase compare with other Scraping and browsing MCP servers?

safety score 80/100 (higher than 55% of 866 Scraping and browsing servers); tools 18 (the typical Scraping and browsing server has 6); tools that change things 39% (typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break). Full comparison.