mcp-server-browserbase

MCP server · npm · ★ 3.4k · graded 2026-10-24Source linked

Browserbase

1 outside report on file

mcp-server-browserbase is distributed via npm (@browserbasehq/mcp-server-browserbase); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
Package sourcenpm (@browserbasehq/mcp-server-browserbase)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y @browserbasehq/mcp-server-browserbase

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About MCP Server Browserbase

MCP Server Browserbase is an MCP server focused on Web & browsing and Cloud & infrastructure: Browserbase.

It is published on npm as @browserbasehq/mcp-server-browserbase and hosted on GitHub at browserbase/mcp-server-browserbase (3,397 GitHub stars, last repository push on 2026-07-20). Based on its public metadata, it operates with standard local or API scope without broad shell execution flags noted.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

Run @browserbasehq/mcp-server-browserbase with --ignore-scripts in claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json:

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-browserbase": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "--ignore-scripts", "@browserbasehq/mcp-server-browserbase"]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

BB — Some risk signals

Signal-based grade (4/7 points): well starred on GitHub, listed in several sources, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

42/100

GitHub stars: 3.4k
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-29

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

Reports from our research that name this package. We list them as published and do not rate them.

Malicious code in @browserbasehq/mcp-server-browserbase (npm)OSV · 2025-11-25

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Risks to watch for

Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (@browserbasehq/mcp-server-browserbase). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install MCP Server Browserbase?

Run npx -y @browserbasehq/mcp-server-browserbase in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/browserbase/mcp-server-browserbase.

Are there security reports about MCP Server Browserbase?

1 report was found for this package in our research. Titles and dates (OSV) are listed in the Reports section above. MCP Server Browserbase currently holds Grade B (Some risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include dependency & version pinning:.

Is MCP Server Browserbase actively maintained?

The GitHub repository for MCP Server Browserbase is marked as archived and is no longer actively maintained. Historical adoption: 3.4k GitHub stars.

What are alternatives to MCP Server Browserbase?

Compare MCP Server Browserbase side by side with similar MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all MCP servers on AgentArmorHQ.

Maintain or use MCP Server Browserbase? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade B for MCP Server Browserbase

GitHub README Markdown:

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Terminal check:

terminal

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: mcp-server-browserbase
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/browserbase-mcp-server-browserbase
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade B (Some risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 1
- **Public Adoption:** 3.4k GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (@browserbasehq/mcp-server-browserbase)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts @browserbasehq/mcp-server-browserbase`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: App connector
Publisher: browserbase
Source code: github.com/browserbase/mcp-server-browserbase
Install command: npm install @browserbasehq/mcp-server-browserbase
Est. context load: ~500 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.25% of 200k context)
Popularity: 3.4k GitHub stars
Last updated: 2026-10-29
Last graded: 2026-10-24

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