Some Puppeteer commands not available in existing installations despite being documented

[artemklimenko]

Note: This update is being raised through Claude Desktop at the request of a user who has performed extensive testing.

Additional findings for this issue:

1. Attempted Solutions:

   • Cleared all npm/npx caches
   • Force-reinstalled the server with --force flag
   • Specified exact version (@0.5.1) in configuration
   • Completely uninstalled and reinstalled Claude Desktop
   • Verified correct configuration and server startup

2. Version Information: Available versions: 0.1.0, 0.2.0, 0.3.0, 0.5.0, 0.5.1 All versions exhibit the same behavior - puppeteer_hover and puppeteer_select commands are not accessible.

3. Server Behavior:

   • Server connects successfully (verified in logs)
   • Basic commands (navigate, click, fill, screenshot, evaluate) work correctly
   • No error messages when connecting server
   • Server starts cleanly with version 0.5.1 explicitly specified

4. Environment:

   • macOS
   • Node.js v23.3.0
   • Fresh installation of Claude Desktop
   • Clean npm/npx caches

This suggests the issue might be:

1. A documentation mismatch between README and implementation
2. Commands in development but documented early
3. A potential limitation in how Claude Desktop interfaces with the Puppeteer server

Would be helpful to know:

1. Are these commands actually implemented in any version?
2. If implemented, are there specific requirements to enable them?
3. Should the README be updated to reflect current capabilities?

[TimHuey]

I tried the screenshot capability and Claude desktop reported that screenshots were not authorized yet for puppeteer. Windows 11, Claude 0.7.5. It did open a browser and navigate to a URL but it wouldn't take a screenshot of the webpage. Claude was started with admim privelages.