Caishi MCP Server
by zhongquinnkingio.github.ZhongQuinnKing/caishiv1.0.1
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Our reading of Caishi, from the data
Caishi is a browser automation MCP server from zhongquinnking, listed in the official MCP Registry.
We haven't measured its tool list yet, so its token cost is unknown.
With 1 GitHub stars it ranks #452 of 1,199 browser automation servers we index.
It runs locally on your machine over stdio.
Install Caishi MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add caishi -- npx -y caishi-mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"caishi": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"caishi-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"caishi": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"caishi-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"caishi": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"caishi-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"caishi": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"caishi-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Freshness
Not enough public signals yet to judge maintenance.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-18 · today · GitHub
Latest release
no data · GitHub
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-10-12 · 6d ago · official registry · v1.0.1
How it compares in Browser Automation
Against the most-starred browser automation servers we index. Token cost is per model turn, measured from each server's live tool list.
| Server | Stars | Tools | Tokens / turn | Freshness | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caishi (this) | 1 | — | not measured | — | local |
| Browser Use | 118,444 | — | not measured | Active | local |
| Scrapling | 88,517 | — | not measured | Active | local |
| Browser | 39,318 | — | not measured | Active | local + hosted |
| Playwright | 38,349 | — | not measured | Active | local |
| Browser | 36,690 | — | not measured | Active | — |
FAQ
›How do I install the Caishi MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add caishi -- npx -y caishi-mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Caishi require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Caishi as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Caishi in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.ZhongQuinnKing/caishi.
Sources and method
- Official MCP Registry entry
- updated 2026-10-12
- GitHub repository
- fetched 2026-10-19
- Package registry (npm / PyPI)
- listed
- Last checked against all sources
- 2026-10-19
The description, packages and links come from the maintainer's own published metadata. Token cost, security signals, freshness and the reading above are MCPSkillHub's own measurements; see the methodology. Spot an error? Request a correction or claim the listing.
Alternatives to Caishi
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