Browser MCP + mcp-use: Complete MCP Integration
Browser MCP is a MCP server that Browser extension and MCP server that enables AI applications to automate web browser tasks locally. Connect AI apps to your browser to automate tests and tasks while maintaining privacy and avoiding bot detection..
When integrated with mcp-use, you can:
- Access Browser MCP functionality through mcp-use
This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up Browser MCP in mcp-use, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.
What You'll Achieve
After completing this setup:
- Browser MCP will be fully integrated and operational
- You can use Browser MCP tools directly in mcp-use
- All Browser MCP capabilities will be available for your workflows
Prerequisites
Before starting, ensure you have:
- mcp-use installed and configured
- Compatible operating system (Python 3.8+, Node.js 16+, pip Installation, npm/yarn Installation)
Installation
Step 1: Install Browser MCP
Configuration
Step 2: Configure mcp-use
- Open mcp-use settings
- Navigate to MCP server configuration
- Add Browser MCP server with appropriate settings
- Save and restart if needed
Examples
Once configured, you can use Browser MCP in mcp-use:
Testing Your Setup
- Launch mcp-use
- Verify Browser MCP is available in the tools list
- Test basic Browser MCP functionality
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Connection Refused or Server Unreachable
Symptoms: ECONNREFUSED error, Connection timeout, Cannot reach server
Cause: MCP server not running or incorrect URL
Solution:
- Verify MCP server is running and accessible
- Check server URL is correct (protocol, host, port, path)
- Test server URL in browser or with curl to confirm it responds
- Ensure firewall allows connections to server port
- Verify CORS settings if accessing from browser
Import Errors or Module Not Found
Symptoms: ModuleNotFoundError: mcp_use, Cannot find module "mcp-use"
Cause: Package not installed or wrong environment
Solution:
- Verify installation: pip show mcp-use (Python) or npm list mcp-use (JS)
- Ensure using correct Python virtual environment or Node.js project
- Reinstall package: pip install --upgrade mcp-use or npm install mcp-use
- Check package.json or requirements.txt includes mcp-use
Tool Discovery Returns Empty List
Symptoms: list_tools() returns [], No tools available, Tools not found
Cause: MCP server not properly configured or not exposing tools
Solution:
- Verify MCP server is properly initialized and configured
- Check server logs to confirm tools are registered
- Test server directly with MCP inspector or test client
- Ensure server implements MCP protocol correctly
- Verify transport type (HTTP/SSE) matches server configuration
Tool Execution Fails or Returns Errors
Symptoms: Tool call throws exception, Invalid arguments error, Execution timeout
Cause: Incorrect arguments or server-side execution failure
Solution:
- Verify tool arguments match schema definition from list_tools()
- Check required arguments are provided with correct types
- Review server logs for detailed error messages
- Test tool with minimal valid arguments first
- Increase timeout if tool requires longer execution time
LangChain.js Integration Not Working
Symptoms: getLangChainTools() fails, Tools not recognized by agent, Type errors
Cause: Version mismatch or incorrect integration setup
Solution:
- Ensure LangChain.js version is compatible with mcp-use
- Verify TypeScript version meets requirements
- Check tool schema conversion is working correctly
- Use latest versions of both mcp-use and LangChain.js
- Review LangChain.js documentation for agent setup
Transport Type Errors (HTTP vs SSE)
Symptoms: SSE connection fails, HTTP polling not working, Event stream errors
Cause: Mismatch between client transport and server capabilities
Solution:
- Verify server supports the transport type you are using
- Try alternative transport: switch between "http" and "sse"
- Check server documentation for supported transport types
- For SSE, ensure server sends proper Content-Type: text/event-stream
- For HTTP, verify server accepts POST requests with JSON payload
Browser MCP not appearing in mcp-use
Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available
Cause: Configuration or installation issue
Solution:
- Verify configuration syntax
- Check Browser MCP installation
- Restart mcp-use
- Check logs for error messages
Next Steps
Now that Browser MCP is integrated with mcp-use:
- Explore all Browser MCP capabilities through mcp-use
- Check out other MCP servers that work with mcp-use
- Join the MCP community for tips and support
- Consider contributing to Browser MCP development
Need Help?
- Search for Browser MCP documentation
- Check the mcp-use MCP guide
- Join the MCP community discussions