Zepto Cafe uses MCP to parse text orders, Playwright runs the clicks

Zepto’s new ordering interface is now publicly available on GitHub. Built by a Zepto engineer, the tool lets users type natural‑language instructions that an LLM—such as Anthropic’s Claude—interprets. MCP, the open‑source Model Context Protocol, acts as the coordination layer, deciding which backend action to invoke.

Playwright then drives a real browser, clicking through the site to fill address fields, add items and confirm payment. The co‑founder and CEO highlighted the demo on LinkedIn, emphasizing that the code runs end‑to‑end without manual integration.

Yet several questions remain. How reliably can the system parse ambiguous requests, and will the browser automation keep pace with peak traffic? The article does not detail error handling or performance metrics, leaving scalability uncertain.

Moreover, the reliance on a third‑party LLM raises concerns about latency and cost that are not addressed. The open‑source nature invites community scrutiny, but practical adoption will depend on how Zepto integrates the prototype into its production stack. At present, the approach demonstrates a functional proof‑of‑concept rather than a finished ordering solution.