The 10-Minute Setup That Gave My AI Agent Browser Superpowers

Author(s): Souradip Pal

Originally published on Towards AI.

A practical guide to implementing Puppeteer MCP server for real-world automation

Last week, I watched Claude take a screenshot of a website, fill out a contact form, and monitor console logs — all through a real browser. No APIs, no web scraping libraries, just pure browser automation controlled by AI.

This article provides a detailed overview of the Puppeteer MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, highlighting how it transforms AI assistants into powerful browser automation tools. The author shares a straightforward setup process, method options including NPX installation and Docker, and offers practical examples demonstrating automated tasks such as screenshot capturing and form submission. Additionally, the article discusses advanced configuration techniques, security considerations, and creative use cases to inspire automation enthusiasts.

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