How do I configure Claude Desktop?

In Claude Desktop settings, go to Developer > Edit Config and add a JSON object with `"command": "node"` and `"args"` pointing to the absolute path of `mcp-server/src/server.js`.

How can I test the connection?

After restarting Claude Desktop, try commands like “Check Chrome status” or “Open a new tab” to verify the server is running.

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Claude Chrome MCP Server

Developer tool suite enabling Claude Desktop, Claude Code, and other MCP hosts like Cursor, to interact with claude.ai in Chrome browsers.

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What is the Claude Chrome MCP Server?

Developer tool suite enabling Claude Desktop, Claude Code, and other MCP hosts like Cursor, to interact with claude.ai in Chrome browsers.

What you get

Async message sending with completion detection
Claude-to-Claude response forwarding
Conversation management via Claude.ai API
Network inspection and debugging tools
WebSocket-only architecture with persistent connections
Health monitoring endpoint for relay status

Configuration and credentials

Google Chrome browser - Node.js v16 or higher - npm installed

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Configuration

Google Chrome browser - Node.js v16 or higher - npm installed

Example prompts to try

“Use Claude Chrome MCP to Claude-to.”
“Use Claude Chrome MCP to WebSocket.”
“Use Claude Chrome MCP to Guide.”

Frequently asked questions

You need Google Chrome, Node.js v16 or higher, and npm installed.

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