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Chrome DevTools
Official Chrome DevTools MCP server for controlling and inspecting a live Chrome browser from coding agents such as Gemini, Claude, Cursor, and Copilot.
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Official Chrome DevTools MCP server for controlling and inspecting a live Chrome browser from coding agents such as Gemini, Claude, Cursor, and Copilot.
Example tools
Illustrative tool names — the actual tool set is defined by the server at runtime.
list_resources
Enumerate resources exposed by this MCP
get_resource
Fetch a resource by ID
invoke
Invoke the primary action of this MCP
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chrome DevTools.
- What is the Chrome DevTools MCP server used for?
- The Chrome DevTools MCP server allows coding agents like Gemini or Claude to control and inspect a live Chrome browser. This enables automated browser interactions, debugging, and data extraction directly from your development environment.
- Does the Chrome DevTools MCP server require an API key or other credentials?
- No, the Chrome DevTools MCP server uses 'none' as its authentication type. It does not require API keys, OAuth, or other credentials to operate, simplifying its integration and use with compatible clients.
- How can I install the Chrome DevTools MCP server?
- Installation details for the Chrome DevTools MCP server can typically be found in its official GitHub repository documentation at https://github.com/ChromeDevTools/chrome-devtools-mcp. Specific instructions may vary depending on your operating system and desired setup.
- What are the key capabilities exposed by the Chrome DevTools MCP server?
- The server exposes capabilities for controlling browser behavior, inspecting elements, debugging JavaScript, and accessing network requests within a live Chrome instance. These tools enable comprehensive interaction with web content programmatically.
- Is there any cost associated with using the Chrome DevTools MCP server?
- The Chrome DevTools MCP server itself is generally free and open-source, based on its GitHub repository. Any costs would depend on your specific development environment, operating system, or any commercial tools you integrate it with.
- What is a prerequisite for using the Chrome DevTools MCP server?
- A prerequisite for using the Chrome DevTools MCP server is having a live instance of the Chrome browser available for interaction. The server integrates with this running browser to provide its control and inspection capabilities.
Install Chrome DevTools
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"chrome-devtools": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-chrome-devtools"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"chrome-devtools": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-chrome-devtools"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"chrome-devtools": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-chrome-devtools"
]
}
}
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