Zen MCP

The first MCP server for Zen Browser. Automate Zen from Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP client. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting browser automation tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in JavaScript.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-05-16 · ★ 18 · #150 OF 196 MAINTAINED BROWSER AUTOMATION · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

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01 · Install Zen MCP

Claude Code

claude mcp add sh6drack-zen-mcp -- npx -y zen-mcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sh6drack-zen-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "zen-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

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 local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

license no standard license detected - usage rights unclear; check the repo before commercial use

npm package zen-mcp - unscoped; check the name against the project README before installing

registry namespace io.github.sh6drack is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · What Zen MCP can do

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

Latest releases

v1.2.3 · 2026-05-16

Adds Dockerfile for Glama registry build verification.

04 · Who maintains Zen MCP

zen-mcp is maintained by sh6drack. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Feb 2026.

05 · Facts

repository: github.com/sh6drack/zen-mcp
category: browser automation - ranked #150 of 196 actively-maintained browser automation servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.sh6drack/zen-mcp (active, first published 2026-03-02)
packages: npm:zen-mcp

06 · Zen MCP FAQ

What is Zen MCP?

The first MCP server for Zen Browser. Automate Zen from Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP client. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is Zen MCP still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-05-16. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Zen MCP?

Run `npx -y zen-mcp`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Zen MCP run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via npx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

07 · Alternatives to Zen MCP

Alternatives to Zen MCP

Maintained browser automation servers if Zen MCP isn't the fit.

Pairs well with

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

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