About BabelWrap MCP
BabelWrap MCP connects MCP-compatible clients to BabelWrap for AI-agent browser automation. It exposes session, navigation, interaction, page extraction, and multi-tab tools.
Key features
- 01Create and close browser sessions
- 02Navigate and inspect pages
- 03Click, fill, and submit forms
- 04Extract structured data
- 05Capture screenshots and manage tabs
Use cases
- 01Automate browser-based research
- 02Submit forms and interact with web pages
- 03Extract structured information from sites
MCP support
It exposes BabelWrap browser operations as tools to MCP clients, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. A BabelWrap API key is required.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
uvx babelwrap-mcpBABELWRAP_API_KEYSecretYour BabelWrap API key (get one at babelwrap.com)Local servers need a runtime on your machine (e.g. Node.js 18+). Config file locations differ by client; see your client’s docs.
Tools
18Saved tool list · updated 3w ago
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| metadata | any | No | Optional labels or tags for this session. |
Details
From the project READMEBabelWrap MCP Server
An MCP server that gives AI agents web browsing superpowers via the BabelWrap API.
Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Claude Code, and any MCP-compatible client.
Installation
# Using uvx (recommended -- no install required)
uvx babelwrap-mcp
# Using pip
pip install babelwrap-mcp
# Using pipx (isolated environment)
pipx install babelwrap-mcp
Setup
1. Get an API Key
Sign up at babelwrap.com and create an API key from your dashboard.
2. Configure Your MCP Client
Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"babelwrap": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["babelwrap-mcp"],
"env": {
"BABELWRAP_API_KEY": "bw_your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
If you installed with pip or pipx, use the binary directly:
{
"mcpServers": {
"babelwrap": {
"command": "babelwrap-mcp",
"args": [],
"env": {
"BABELWRAP_API_KEY": "bw_your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Claude Code
claude mcp add babelwrap -- uvx babelwrap-mcp
Then set your API key as an environment variable:
export BABELWRAP_API_KEY="bw_your_api_key_here"
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
babelwrap_new_session | Create a new browser session |
babelwrap_close_session | Close a browser session |
babelwrap_navigate | Navigate to a URL |
babelwrap_snapshot | Get current page state |
babelwrap_click | Click an element |
babelwrap_fill | Fill a form field |
babelwrap_submit | Submit a form |
babelwrap_extract | Extract structured data |
babelwrap_screenshot | Take a screenshot |
babelwrap_press | Press a keyboard key |
babelwrap_scroll | Scroll the page |
babelwrap_hover | Hover over an element |
babelwrap_upload | Upload a file |
babelwrap_back / babelwrap_forward | Browser history |
babelwrap_wait_for | Wait for a condition |
babelwrap_list_pages / babelwrap_switch_page | Multi-tab support |
Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
BABELWRAP_API_KEY | Yes | Your BabelWrap API key |
BABELWRAP_API_URL | No | API base URL (default: https://api.babelwrap.com/v1) |
Documentation
Full documentation at babelwrap.com/docs/mcp
License
MIT
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