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DimensionBrave Search MCP ServerComprehensive Brave Search capabilities through MCPPlaywright MCP ServerPlaywright-based browser automation MCP server
FMRS59 / 100 · C66 / 100 · C
Reliability9 / 209 / 20
Security and permissions14 / 2011 / 20
Maintenance7 / 2015 / 20
Documentation15 / 2017 / 20
Setup experience14 / 2014 / 20
Best for
  • AI agents that need Brave Search API data
  • Workflows requiring web, news, or multimedia search
  • Applications needing structured place and local-business information
  • Developers who need browser automation from Claude Desktop, VS Code, and similar clients
  • Users doing web testing and scraping
Not for
  • Offline workflows that do not need an external search service
  • Environments unable to provide a Brave Search API key
  • Users needing full local-search capabilities without a Pro plan
  • Environments requiring strict sandboxing that disallow AI-controlled browsers
  • Claude Desktop users needing HTTP/SSE mode (Claude Desktop currently requires stdio mode)
Required permissions
  • Requires a valid BRAVE_API_KEY, or a key file specified through BRAVE_API_KEY_FILE
  • Requires network access to the Brave Search API
  • In HTTP mode, host binding and port are controlled by configuration
  • Runs real browsers (Chromium, Firefox, WebKit) locally
  • Automatically downloads and installs browser binaries on first use
  • Writes log files to ~/playwright-mcp-server.log
  • Binds a local port in HTTP mode (default 8931)
Risks and side effects
  • The API key is a required secret and should not be exposed in logs or shared configurations
  • The HTTP endpoint is unauthenticated; use extra care when binding beyond loopback
  • Full local-search capabilities and some additional snippet features require a Pro plan
  • Search results and AI summaries depend on an external service and may require verification
  • AI can execute JavaScript in a real browser, potentially accessing and manipulating sensitive web content
  • Automatic browser downloads consume disk space and bandwidth
  • HTTP mode binds to localhost only; exposing it via SSH tunnels still requires caution
Supported clientsClaude Desktop, VS CodeClaude Desktop, Claude Code, Cline, Cursor, VS Code
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