safari-mcp

Overview

Safari MCP is a macOS-exclusive browser automation server that provides AI agents with direct control over the Safari browser via AppleScript. It offers 80 tools for navigation, interaction, form filling, screenshots, and more, while preserving all user logins and cookies. The server operates in the background without opening visible browser windows and uses significantly less CPU (~60% less on Apple Silicon) compared to Chrome-based solutions. This makes it ideal for AI systems that need to browse the web without the overhead of running a full browser instance.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 6 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• safari_navigate

  Navigate to URL (auto HTTPS, wait for load)

  Try:Go to google.comTry:Navigate to https://github.com
• safari_click

  Click by CSS selector, visible text, or coordinates

  Try:Click the 'Sign In' buttonTry:Click on the element with ref e42
• safari_fill

  Fill input (React/Vue/Angular compatible)

  Try:Fill the username field with 'john@example.com'Try:Set the password to mySecret123
• safari_screenshot

  Screenshot as PNG (viewport or full page)

  Try:Take a full page screenshotTry:Capture just the visible viewport
• safari_accessibility_snapshot

  Full a11y tree: roles, ARIA, focusable elements

  Try:Get the accessibility tree for the current pageTry:List all interactive elements
• safari_wait_for

  Wait for element, text, or URL change

  Try:Wait for the 'Submit' button to appearTry:Wait for the URL to change to payment-complete
• safari_evaluate

  Execute arbitrary JavaScript, return result

  Try:Get the number of paragraphs on the pageTry:Calculate the total price of all items in the cart
• safari_get_element

  Element details (tag, rect, attrs, visibility)

  Try:Get details about the main navigation menuTry:Find the dimensions of the hero image
• safari_upload_file

  Upload file via JS DataTransfer (no file dialog!)

  Try:Upload the document.pdf from my computerTry:Upload profile-image.jpg to the avatar field
• safari_mock_route

  Mock network responses (intercept fetch/XHR)

  Try:Mock the /api/users endpoint with sample dataTry:Intercept all API calls with local responses
• safari_extract_tables

  Tables as structured JSON

  Try:Extract all tables from this pageTry:Convert the pricing table to JSON
• safari_list_tabs

  List all tabs (index, title, URL)

  Try:Show me all open tabsTry:List all tabs with their titles

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Installation

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "safari": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["safari-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What operating systems are supported?

Safari MCP is macOS-only and requires Safari browser with developer features enabled.

Does it preserve browser sessions and logins?

Yes, it uses your existing Safari browser with all logged-in sessions, cookies, and data intact.

How does it compare to browser automation with Puppeteer/Playwright?

Safari MCP uses native AppleScript with ~5ms command latency, uses ~60% less CPU than Chrome-based solutions, and doesn't require a separate browser instance.

On Hacker News

Recent discussion from the developer community.

• Show HN: Safari MCP – Native macOS browser automation (80 tools)▲ 5💬 1
  Story by Achiyacohen · 2026-04-08
• Safari MCP – Native browser automation for AI agents, 80 tools, ~5ms/cmd▲ 2
  Story by Achiyacohen · 2026-04-01
• Safari MCP: 80-tool native browser automation for AI agents (macOS)▲ 1
  Story by Achiyacohen · 2026-03-28

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