io.github.aethynio/aethyn-browser-mcp is an MCP server that local Playwright browser through residential proxies — agent picks country + sticky identity. Its tool list has not been published yet over stdio and http, requires no API key, and scores 53/100 on MCPpedia's security, maintenance and efficiency rubric.
Step 1
Install in your client
Config is the same across clients - only the file and path differ.
CD
Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, http · Node 18+
Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"aethyn-browser": {
"env": {
"AETHYN_PASSWORD": "your-proxy-password",
"AETHYN_USERNAME": "aethyn-XXXXX",
"AETHYN_DEFAULT_TIER": "premium"
},
"args": [
"-y",
"aethyn-browser-mcp"
],
"command": "npx"
}
}
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What io.github.aethynio/aethyn-browser-mcp does
Local Playwright browser through residential proxies — agent picks country + sticky identity
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53/100across 5 weighted dimensions
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22
14
10
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Security
OSV.dev1 fixed
CVE-2025-59288high · fixed
Playwright downloads and installs browsers without verifying the authenticity of the SSL certificate
### Summary Use of `curl` with the `-k` (or `--insecure`) flag in installer scripts allows attackers to deliver arbitrary executables via Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks. This can lead to full system compromise, as the downloaded files are installed as privileged applications. ### Details The following scripts in the `microsoft/playwright` repository at commit [`bee11cbc28f24bd18e726163d0b9b1571b4f26a8`](https://github.com/microsoft/playwright/commit/bee11cbc28f24bd18e726163d0b9b1571b4f26a8) u
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is io.github.aethynio/aethyn-browser-mcp safe to use?
- io.github.aethynio/aethyn-browser-mcp has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. Authentication requirements were not detected automatically - check the project's documentation before connecting in a shared environment. Licensed under MIT.
- How do I install io.github.aethynio/aethyn-browser-mcp?
- io.github.aethynio/aethyn-browser-mcp supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
- What AI clients work with io.github.aethynio/aethyn-browser-mcp?
- io.github.aethynio/aethyn-browser-mcp is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and http transport.
- Is io.github.aethynio/aethyn-browser-mcp actively maintained?
- io.github.aethynio/aethyn-browser-mcp is recently maintained - last commit was 78 days ago. It has 3 GitHub stars.
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