Model Context Protocol moderate risk

Browserbase

Browserbase MCP server enables LLMs to automate web browser interactions, extract data, and capture screenshots via cloud browser automation.

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

GitHubDockerPuppeteerPlaywright

Capabilities

readwriteexec

Quickstart

Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browserbase": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "your-smithery-url.com"
    }
  }
}

Exposed MCP Tools (4)

high

act

Performs actions on a webpage, such as clicking buttons or filling forms.

Can modify website data or trigger unintended consequences.

moderate

extract

Extracts structured data from a webpage based on specified schemas.

Could expose sensitive information if schemas are not carefully defined.

safe

observe

Observes elements on a webpage and returns their properties.

Read-only operation with no side effects.

safe

screenshot

Captures a screenshot of a webpage or a specific element.

Read-only operation with no side effects.

Safety Assessment

The Browserbase MCP server provides powerful browser automation capabilities, but it requires careful configuration and monitoring to mitigate potential risks. It is relatively safe when used for read-only operations like data extraction and screenshot capture, but becomes riskier when automating web interactions that could modify data or trigger unintended consequences.

Requires API keys for authentication.
Browser sessions are managed and can be closed.
Supports configuration flags to control browser behavior.
Uses Browserbase, a managed cloud browser service.

Allows web interaction, potentially leading to unintended actions.
Data extraction could expose sensitive information if not handled carefully.
Access to external websites introduces network security risks.
Improperly configured proxies or stealth settings could lead to detection or blocking.