MCP ServerSTDIOOfficialv0.25.0

Chrome DevTools MCP Server

Control and inspect Chrome browsers programmatically via DevTools Protocol. For developers automating testing, debugging, or browser interactions through Claude or other AI assistants.

io.github.ChromeDevTools/chrome-devtools-mcp

Hosted URL

Local install

Transport

STDIO

Auth

No auth required

What the Chrome DevTools MCP server does

How models use it and what it is built for.

Control and inspect Chrome browsers programmatically via DevTools Protocol. For developers automating testing, debugging, or browser interactions through Claude or other AI assistants.

Connect to Chrome DevTools

Local install — runs as a subprocess.

npx chrome-devtools-mcp@0.25.0

Resources

Where to find authoritative docs and source for Chrome DevTools.

Example prompts for Chrome DevTools

Paste any of these into Agent Studio after connecting Chrome DevTools.

  • Connect to a Chrome instance and list all open tabs with their URLs
  • Take a screenshot of the current page and describe what you see
  • Execute JavaScript in the browser console and return the result
  • What DevTools Protocol methods are available for network inspection?

Chrome DevTools MCP server — FAQ

Common questions about connecting and running Chrome DevTools.

  • What is the Chrome DevTools MCP server?

    It's an MCP server that exposes Chrome DevTools Protocol capabilities, allowing you to control and inspect Chrome browsers programmatically. You can automate testing, capture screenshots, execute scripts, and debug web applications through Claude or other AI assistants.

  • How do I install and run this server?

    Install via npm with `npx chrome-devtools-mcp@0.25.0`. The server uses stdio transport, so it communicates with your MCP client through standard input/output streams.

  • Do I need Chrome running before connecting?

    Yes, you need a Chrome instance running with DevTools Protocol enabled. The server connects to an existing Chrome process; it does not launch Chrome itself.

  • What can I automate with this server?

    You can take screenshots, execute JavaScript, inspect the DOM, monitor network requests, control navigation, and interact with page elements—essentially anything DevTools Protocol supports.

  • Is there a cost or rate limit?

    This is an open-source MCP server with no built-in rate limits or costs. Limitations depend on your Chrome instance and the DevTools Protocol itself.

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