How to Use the Browserless MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can Claude Code use Browserless to generate PDFs?

Yes. Trigger the generatepdf tool to convert URLs to files during your automated workflows.

Q: How do I check system health in Claude Code?

Run the checksystemhealth tool. It returns the current status of the service to your terminal.

Connect Claude Code to headless Chrome for automated scraping, PDF generation, and terminal-based web monitoring.

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Headless scraping for Claude Code

Pipe the output of `get_page_content` directly into your shell scripts. It allows for rapid data ingestion without a browser. Execute complex scraping jobs with `run_scrape`. Claude Code handles the logic and keeps your terminal output clean.

Automated reporting with Claude Code

Generate documentation by calling `generate_pdf` from your CLI. It creates a record of web pages as part of your build process. Capture site states with `take_screenshot`. The file saves to your local system for CI/CD audit trails.

Server control via Claude Code

Use `list_active_sessions` to verify that your scraping tasks are running correctly. It gives you visibility into background operations. Query `get_account_config` to ensure your environment is set up right. It keeps your automation tasks running without errors.

Setup guide

Set up Browserless MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see browserless-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Browserless transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Browserless tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http browserless-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Browserless MCP

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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Browserless MCP in Claude Code

Use the command line to add the server with the transport flag. Claude Code then treats the tools as native commands.

Yes. Trigger the `generate_pdf` tool to convert URLs to files during your automated workflows.

The server processes requests in isolation. No sensitive data leaves your local machine or the authenticated session.

Run the `check_system_health` tool. It returns the current status of the service to your terminal.

The server does not persist your scraping history. Each request is ephemeral, ensuring your web activity remains private.

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