Comparison
mcp-use vs playwright-mcp
Verdict
Pick mcp-use if the MCP framework for AI Agents development supports TypeScript-based development of applications and servers that integrate with ChatGPT and Claude; pick playwright-mcp if playwright MCP server implementation in TypeScript under Apache-2.0 license.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | mcp-use | playwright-mcp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- mcp-use
- MCP framework for AI Agents development
- playwright-mcp
- Playwright MCP server
Stars
- mcp-use
- 10k
- playwright-mcp
- 35k
Forks
- mcp-use
- 1.4k
- playwright-mcp
- 3.0k
Open issues
- mcp-use
- 122
- playwright-mcp
- 6
Language
- mcp-use
- TypeScript
- playwright-mcp
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- mcp-use
- The MCP framework for AI Agents development supports TypeScript-based development of applications and servers that integrate with ChatGPT and Claude.
- playwright-mcp
- Playwright MCP server implementation in TypeScript under Apache-2.0 license.
Persona
- mcp-use
- -
- playwright-mcp
- -
Runtime
- mcp-use
- -
- playwright-mcp
- -
License
- mcp-use
- MIT
- playwright-mcp
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- mcp-use
- Jul 25, 2026
- playwright-mcp
- Jul 25, 2026
Categories
- mcp-use
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- playwright-mcp
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- mcp-use
- 122
- playwright-mcp
- 6
Full report
- mcp-use
- Trust report
- playwright-mcp
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Cursor · mcp-use: Works with Cursor · playwright-mcp: Works with Cursor
- Node.js · mcp-use: Node.js runtime · playwright-mcp: Node.js runtime
Choose mcp-use if…
- License: mcp-use is MIT, playwright-mcp is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to mcp-use: agentic-framework, ai, apps-sdk, chatgpt.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- If your project involves building an application or server that needs to be integrated with both ChatGPT and Claude using TypeScript, then mcp-use is tailored for this scenario.
When NOT to use mcp-use
- Do not use if your project requires a different programming language, as mcp-use strictly supports TypeScript.
- Avoid using it when your application does not need integration with ChatGPT and Claude, since the framework is specifically designed for these two platforms.
Choose playwright-mcp if…
- License: playwright-mcp is Apache-2.0, mcp-use is MIT.
- Tags unique to playwright-mcp: mcp, playwright.
- playwright-mcp ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- playwright-mcp ships an MCP server manifest.
- Need a TypeScript-based Playwright MCP server to scale your automated browser testing.
When NOT to use playwright-mcp
- Don't require TypeScript or are looking for a different language implementation of playwright MCP services.
- Do not need multi-client support or can manage with single-client interactions without needing an MCP server setup.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (mcp-use/mcp-use) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (mcp-use/mcp-use) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Last push (mcp-use/mcp-use) · observed Jul 25, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (microsoft/playwright-mcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (microsoft/playwright-mcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Last push (microsoft/playwright-mcp) · observed Jul 25, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: mcp-use 10k · playwright-mcp 35k (synced Jul 26, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between mcp-use and playwright-mcp?
- mcp-use: MCP framework for AI Agents development. playwright-mcp: Playwright MCP server. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose mcp-use over playwright-mcp?
- Choose mcp-use over playwright-mcp when License: mcp-use is MIT, playwright-mcp is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to mcp-use: agentic-framework, ai, apps-sdk, chatgpt; Also covers AI Agents; If your project involves building an application or server that needs to be integrated with both ChatGPT and Claude using TypeScript, then mcp-use is tailored for this scenario.
- When should I choose playwright-mcp over mcp-use?
- Choose playwright-mcp over mcp-use when License: playwright-mcp is Apache-2.0, mcp-use is MIT; Tags unique to playwright-mcp: mcp, playwright; playwright-mcp ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; playwright-mcp ships an MCP server manifest; Need a TypeScript-based Playwright MCP server to scale your automated browser testing.
- When should I avoid mcp-use?
- Do not use if your project requires a different programming language, as mcp-use strictly supports TypeScript. Avoid using it when your application does not need integration with ChatGPT and Claude, since the framework is specifically designed for these two platforms.
- When should I avoid playwright-mcp?
- Don't require TypeScript or are looking for a different language implementation of playwright MCP services. Do not need multi-client support or can manage with single-client interactions without needing an MCP server setup.
- Is mcp-use or playwright-mcp more popular on GitHub?
- playwright-mcp has more GitHub stars (35,492 vs 10,372). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are mcp-use and playwright-mcp open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (mcp-use: MIT, playwright-mcp: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to mcp-use or playwright-mcp?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at mcp-use alternatives and playwright-mcp alternatives (mcp-use markdown twin, playwright-mcp markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, mcp-use or playwright-mcp?
- mcp-use: Very active. playwright-mcp: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for mcp-use and playwright-mcp?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: mcp-use trust report; playwright-mcp trust report.