What is BrowserTools?

BrowserTools is a set of tools, including a Chrome extension and a Node server, that enables AI applications to interact with and analyze data from web browsers using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Is BrowserTools secure?

Yes, BrowserTools is designed with security in mind. All logs are stored locally on your machine and are NEVER sent to any third-party service or API, ensuring your data remains private.

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BrowserTools MCP Server

Empowers AI applications to interact with and analyze data from web browsers through a Chrome extension and Model Context Protocol.

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What is the BrowserTools MCP Server?

Empowers AI applications to interact with and analyze data from web browsers through a Chrome extension and Model Context Protocol.

What you get

This application is a powerful browser monitoring and interaction tool that enables AI-powered applications via Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) to capture and analyze browser data through a Chrome extension.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the BrowserTools MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browsertools-1": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@agentdeskai/browser-tools-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Frequently asked questions

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standard protocol for AI tools. BrowserTools uses MCP to allow AI clients (like Cursor) to seamlessly interact with and analyze web browser data, empowering AI agents to perform tasks within the browser.

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