Browserbase MCP Server for Claude Code 4 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Browserbase as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add browserbase --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Browserbase MCP Server
Connect your AI agent to Browserbase — the serverless platform for running headless cloud browsers at scale.
Claude Code registers Browserbase as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 4 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Browserbase data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Create Sessions — Spin up isolated Chromium browser sessions in the cloud. Each session returns a CDP (Chrome DevTools Protocol) WebSocket URL for connecting Playwright, Puppeteer, or Selenium
- List Sessions — Monitor all active, completed, or errored browser sessions across your account
- Get Session Details — Check status, connection URLs, pages visited, and duration of any session
- Stop Sessions — Terminate running sessions to free resources
The Browserbase MCP Server exposes 4 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Browserbase to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Browserbase MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Browserbase
Ask Claude: "Using Browserbase, show me...". 4 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Browserbase MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Browserbase through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Browserbase tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Browserbase + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Browserbase MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Browserbase tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Browserbase nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Browserbase outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Browserbase status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Browserbase MCP Tools for Claude Code (4)
These 4 tools become available when you connect Browserbase to Claude Code via MCP:
create_browser_session
The session provides a connectUrl (CDP WebSocket) that can be used with Playwright, Puppeteer, or Selenium to control the browser programmatically. Default timeout is 300 seconds. Create a new cloud browser session. Returns a CDP WebSocket URL for connecting automation frameworks like Playwright or Puppeteer
get_browser_session
Useful for monitoring active sessions. Get details of a specific browser session by its ID
list_browser_sessions
Filter by status: RUNNING, COMPLETED, ERROR. List all active browser sessions in your Browserbase account
stop_browser_session
Any unsaved state in the browser is lost. Stop a running browser session by its ID
Example Prompts for Browserbase in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Browserbase immediately.
"Create a new browser session so I can automate a login flow."
"Show me all my running browser sessions."
"Stop browser session sess_abc123."
Troubleshooting Browserbase MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Browserbase to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Browserbase + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Browserbase MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Browserbase with your favorite client
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Connect Browserbase to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 4 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.