How to Use the Browserbear MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Browserbear to my Claude Desktop app?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server to your mcpServers block. Provide your API token as an environment variable, restart the app, and you will see the hammer icon appear in your chat window.

Q: Can Claude Desktop run Browserbear tasks without manual setup?

Yes, you can trigger any existing workflow using runtask directly from your chat. The agent pulls your task list, configures the payload, and initiates the run on remote servers.

Q: How does the Browserbear MCP Server handle API rate limits inside Claude Desktop?

You can monitor your limits by asking your agent to run getaccountusage. This returns your current plan consumption details so you can prevent overages during heavy automation runs.

Q: Can I delete old execution logs from my chat interface?

Yes. The deleterun tool lets you purge specific execution records directly from the database using the run ID.

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Grab instant webpage captures directly in chat

The `take_screenshot` tool grabs a clean visual snapshot of any webpage using a simple URL. You feed the URL to Claude Desktop, and this MCP Server returns the image file directly to your chat window. If you need to verify if a site changed or check a layout, this is how you do it. Your agent handles the rendering behind the scenes, saving you from leaving your workspace to open a browser tab.

Execute multi-step browser automation runs

The `run_task` tool executes pre-configured multi-step browser automations with a single command. You tell Claude Desktop which task ID to run, and the MCP Server handles the remote browser execution. After triggering the run, the agent uses `get_run` to monitor progress and pull down the final scraped data. No one wants to watch a progress bar or manage API polling manually.

Manage your automated scraping tasks and projects

The `list_tasks` tool exposes your entire library of Browserbear automation workflows right inside your workspace. Claude Desktop can query this list, inspect specific instructions with `get_task`, or organize them by calling `list_projects`. This makes it easy to find the exact automation you need without logging into a web dashboard. Your agent uses the MCP Server to read your project structure, find the right scraper, and prepare the execution payload instantly.

Setup guide

Set up Browserbear MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Browserbear MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Browserbear MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under browserbear-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browserbear-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Browserbear MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server to your `mcpServers` block. Provide your API token as an environment variable, restart the app, and you will see the hammer icon appear in your chat window.

Yes, you can trigger any existing workflow using `run_task` directly from your chat. The agent pulls your task list, configures the payload, and initiates the run on remote servers.

You can monitor your limits by asking your agent to run `get_account_usage`. This returns your current plan consumption details so you can prevent overages during heavy automation runs.

Yes. The `delete_run` tool lets you purge specific execution records directly from the database using the run ID.

We secure your Browserbear API keys and task payloads through Vinkius's zero-trust sandboxed environment. Your screenshots, scraped HTML content, and account credentials never touch local disk storage or unauthorized third-party logs.

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