Scout MCP Server

Browser automation, one binary. The simpler alternative to Playwright - no Node, no Python, no runtime. Drive a real browser from Go, any shell, any AI agent (built-in MCP server), or a chat UI.

People who need browser automation tools inside Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in Go.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-08-24 · ★ 8 · #170 OF 196 MAINTAINED BROWSER AUTOMATION · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

MIT · Go servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Scout

before you install - you'll need

The README does not document required environment variables for a basic install.

Docker

docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/felixgeelhaar/scout:1.10.0

Claude Desktop - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "felixgeelhaar-scout": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/felixgeelhaar/scout:1.10.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

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Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as container (OCI image) - can be sandboxed away from your filesystem

license MIT - declared in the repository

registry namespace io.github.felixgeelhaar is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · What Scout can do

Prose above is summarized from the project's README and registry record - no invented capabilities.

Latest releases

v1.15.3 · 2026-07-26

rename the cask to scout-mcp (#77)

v1.15.2 · 2026-07-26

publish a cask instead of a formula (#76)

v1.15.1 · 2026-07-26

Merge pull request #68 from klarlabs-studio/chore/mcp-v1.24.0 · bump go.klarlabs.de/mcp to v1.24.0 · clear the deprecated goreleaser properties (#75) · publish the brew artefact to felixgeelhaar/homebrew-tap (#73)…

04 · Who maintains Scout

Scout is maintained by felixgeelhaar. We track 2 MCP servers from felixgeelhaar - 2 actively maintained, 9 combined GitHub stars, oldest repo from Dec 2025.

05 · Facts

repository: github.com/felixgeelhaar/scout
category: browser automation - ranked #170 of 196 actively-maintained browser automation servers as of 2026-08-25.
release cadence: 10+ releases in the last 90 days (latest 2026-07-26)
registry: io.github.felixgeelhaar/scout (active, first published 2026-03-22 · 11 versions)
packages: oci:ghcr.io/felixgeelhaar/scout:1.10.0

06 · Scout FAQ

What is Scout?

Browser automation, one binary. The simpler alternative to Playwright - no Node, no Python, no runtime. Drive a real browser from Go, any shell, any AI agent (built-in MCP server), or a chat UI.

Is Scout still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-08-24 and it shipped 10+ releases in the last 90 days. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Scout?

Run `docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/felixgeelhaar/scout:1.10.0`. The README does not document required environment variables for a basic install. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

07 · Alternatives to Scout

Alternatives to Scout

Maintained browser automation servers if Scout isn't the fit.

Pairs well with

Servers that cover what Scout doesn't - only shown when the pairing reason fits the companion.

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