MCP server
by browserstack
Test apps seamlessly with BrowserStack's testing infrastructure. Verify mobile app functionality, cross-browser issues,
Connects AI tools and IDEs to BrowserStack's testing infrastructure for cross-browser and mobile testing. Lets you manage, execute, and debug tests using natural language commands.
BrowserStack is an official MCP server published by browserstack that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Test apps seamlessly with BrowserStack's testing infrastructure. Verify mobile app functionality, cross-browser issues, It is categorized under browser automation.
You can install BrowserStack in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
AGPL-3.0
BrowserStack is released under the AGPL-3.0 license.
Fetch and extract information from websites automatically
Example
Research competitor pricing, scrape product reviews, monitor news mentions
Automate 5-10 hours/week of manual web research
Track website changes, new content, price updates
Example
Monitor competitor blog for new posts, track stock availability, watch for pricing changes
Stay informed without manual checking, never miss important updates
Extract structured data from multiple websites
Example
Compile product listings from 10 e-commerce sites, aggregate job postings, collect real estate data
Build datasets 100x faster than manual copying
Share your MCP server with the developer community
Strong directory entry: BrowserStack surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
We wired BrowserStack into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
We wired BrowserStack into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
Strong directory entry: BrowserStack surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
Useful MCP listing: BrowserStack is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.
BrowserStack reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
I recommend BrowserStack for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
BrowserStack has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
Strong directory entry: BrowserStack surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
According to our notes, BrowserStack benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
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Manage test cases, execute manual or automated tests, debug issues, and even fix code—directly within tools like Cursor, Claude, or any MCP-enabled client, using plain English.
Easily connect the BrowserStack Test Platform to your favourite AI tools, such as IDEs, LLMs, or agentic workflows.
Manage, execute, debug tests, and even fix code using plain English prompts.
Stay in flow—keep all project context in one place and trigger actions directly from your IDE or LLM.
Click on the buttons below to install MCP in your respective IDE:
<a href="http://mcp.browserstack.com/one-click-setup?client=vscode"><img src="assets/one-click-vs-code.png" alt="Install in VS Code" width="160" height="80"></a> <a href="http://mcp.browserstack.com/one-click-setup?client=cursor"><img src="assets/one-click-cursor.png" alt="Install in Cursor" width="150" height="70"></a>
18.0node --version. Recommended version: v22.15.0 (LTS)(Homebrew) - brew update && brew upgrade node or if using (nvm) - nvm install 22.15.0 && nvm use 22.15.0 && nvm alias default 22.15.0(nvm-windows) : nvm install 22.15.0 && nvm use 22.15.0.
Test mobile apps on real devices across the latest OS versions. Reproduce bugs and debug crashes without setup hassles. Below are some sample prompts to use your mobile apps on BrowserStack's extensive cloud of real devices
# Open app on specific device
"open my app on a iPhone 15 Pro Max"
# Debug app crashes
"My app crashed on Android 14 device, can you help me debug?"
Similar to the app testing, you can use the following prompts to test your websites on BrowserStack's extensive cloud of real browsers and devices. Don't have Edge browser installed on your machine ? We've got you covered!
# Test your websites
"open my website hosted on localhost:3001 on Edge"
"open browserstack.com on latest version of Chrome"
Auto-analyze, diagnose, and even fix broken test scripts right in your IDE or LLM. Instantly fetch logs, identify root causes, and apply context-aware fixes. No more debugging loops. Below are few example prompts to run/debug/fix your automated tests on BrowserStack's Test Platform.
#Port test suite to BrowserStack
"Setup test suite to run on BrowserStack infra"
#Run tests on BrowserStack
“Run my tests on BrowserStack”
#AI powered debugging of test failures
"My App Automate tests have failed, can you help me fix the new failures?"
Catch accessibility issues early with automated, local a11y scans. Get one-click, AI-suggested fixes. No docs hunting, no CI surprises. Ensure WCAG and ADA compliance with our Accessibility Testing tool
#Scan accessibility issues while development
"Scan & help fix accessibility issues for my website running locally on localhost:3000"
#Scan accessibility issues on production site
“Run accessibility scan & identify issues on my website - www.bstackdemo.com”
Create and manage test cases, create test plans and trigger test runs using natural language. Below are a few example prompts to utilise capabilities of BrowserStack's Test Management with MCP server.
# Create project & folder structure
"create new Test management project named My Demo Project with two sub folders - Login & Checkout"
# Add test cases
"add invalid login test case in Test Management project named My Demo Project"
# List added test cases
"list high priority Login test cases from Test Management project - My Demo Project"
# Create test run
"create a test run for Login tests from Test Management project - My Demo Project"
# Update test results
"update test results as passed for Login tests test run from My Demo Project"
Generate test cases from PRDs, convert manual tests to low-code automation, and auto-heal flaky scripts powered by BrowserStack’s AI agents, seamlessly integrated into your workflow. Below are few example prompts to access Browserstack AI agents
#Test case generator agent
"With Browserstack AI, create relevant test cases for my PRD located at /usr/file/location"
#Low code authoring agent
“With Browserstack AI, automate my manual test case X, added in Test Management”
#Self healing agent
“Help fix flaky tests in my test script with Browserstack AI self healing”
18.0node --version. Recommended version: v22.15.0 (LTS)Click on the buttons below to install MCP in your respective IDE:
<a href="http://mcp.browserstack.com/one-click-setup?client=vscode"><img src="assets/one-click-vs-code.png" alt="Install in VS Code" width="160" height="80"></a> <a href="http://mcp.browserstack.com/one-click-setup?client=cursor"><img src="assets/one-click-cursor.png" alt="Install in Cursor" width="150" height="70"></a>
Create a BrowserStack Account
Sign up for BrowserStack if you don't have an account already.
ℹ️ If you have an open-source project, we'll be able to provide you with a free plan.
Once you have an account (and purchased appropriate plan), note down your username and access_key from Account Settings.
18.0node --version. Recommended version: v22.15.0 (LTS)Install the MCP Server
VSCode (Copilot - Agent Mode): .vscode/mcp.json:
Locate or Create the Configuration File: In the root directory of your project, look for a folder named .vscode. This folder is usually hidden so you will need to find it as mentioned in the expand.
If this folder doesn't exist, create it.
Inside the .vscode folder, create a new file named mcp.json
Add the Configuration: Open the mcp.json file and then add the following JSON content.
Replace the username and <access_key> with your BrowserStack credentials.
{
"servers": {
"browserstack": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@browserstack/mcp-server@latest"],
"env": {
"BROWSERSTACK_USERNAME": "<username>",
"BROWSERSTACK_ACCESS_KEY": "<access_key>"
}
}
}
}
Start button in the MCP Server to start the server.

1.Click on the gear icon to Select Tools
<div align="center"> <img src="assets/select_tools.png" alt="Select Tools" height="100"> </div> 2. A tool menu would appear at the top-centre, scroll down on the menu at the top and then Click on Add MCP Server <div align="center"> <img src="assets/add_mcp_server.png" alt="Add MCP Server" height="100"> </div> 3. Select NPM package option (Install fron an NPM package) -Interact with services that don't offer APIs
Example
Check form submissions, validate website functionality, test user flows
Automate interactions with any website, even without API
Prerequisites
Time Estimate
20-40 minutes including configuration and testing
Steps
Troubleshooting
✓ Do
✗ Don't
💡 Pro Tips
Architecture
MCP server handles HTTP requests, HTML parsing, JavaScript rendering (if headless browser), and returns structured data to Claude.
Protocols
Compatibility
✓ Use when
Use for research automation, content monitoring, data aggregation from multiple sources, and when official APIs don't exist. Best for read-only information gathering.
✗ Avoid when
Avoid for sites with APIs (use API instead), sites that explicitly forbid scraping, when data is copyrighted, or for login-required content without proper authorization.