Safari MCP

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Native Safari browser automation for AI agents — 80 tools via AppleScript, zero Chrome overhead, keeps logins. macOS only.

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Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name Safari MCP

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

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

JSON

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

JSON

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

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

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

JSON

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

JSON

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

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

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

JSON

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

JSON

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

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

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

JSON

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

JSON

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

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

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

JSON

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

JSON

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

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

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

McpServers

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

Transport

"stdio"

Package

"safari-mcp"

Registry

"npm"

vs Apple's Official Safari MCP (safaridriver)

In July 2026 Apple shipped anofficialSafari MCP server built onsafaridriver— first in Safari Technology Preview 247, and now also in the Safari 27 beta. That's great validation for the category — and it's built for a different job. Apple's server drives anisolated WebDriver automation sessionfor debugging; safari-mcp drives thereal Safari you're already logged into.

It has not reached a stable Safari release yet: on macOS 26.5.2 with Safari 26.5.2,safaridriver --helplists--port,--bidi,--enableand--diagnose, and no--mcp(verified 2026-07-23). Check your own machine withsafaridriver --help | grep mcpbefore assuming either way.

When Apple's server is the right pick:you specifically want a clean-room, WebDriver-standard session for compatibility debugging and you already run a preview or beta build.For everything else — daily automation on the browser you're already signed into, on the Safari that shipped with your Mac — safari-mcp is built for exactly that.

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Setting up with Highlight

Claude Desktop / Cursor

McpServers

Transport

Package

Registry

vs Apple's Official Safari MCP (safaridriver)

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