real-browser-mcp

Overview

Real Browser MCP is a powerful MCP server that bridges the gap between AI coding assistants and real browser environments. It consists of two main components: an MCP server that runs locally and communicates with AI clients, and a Chrome extension that executes commands in the browser. The solution allows AI agents to interact with existing browser sessions, preserving cookies, login states, and authentication. This eliminates the need for repeated login flows and enables AI agents to verify their work directly in the user's browser.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 6 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• browser_snapshot

  Accessibility tree with element refs. Compact mode returns only interactive elements

  Try:Show me what elements are currently on the pageTry:Get me a snapshot of the current browser state
• browser_screenshot

  Capture what's on screen

  Try:Take a screenshot of the current pageTry:Show me what's on the browser screen right now
• browser_text

  Extract raw text from page or element

  Try:Get all the text from this pageTry:Copy the text from that paragraph
• browser_find

  Query elements by CSS selector

  Try:Find all the buttons on the pageTry:Get the element with ID 'submit-button'
• browser_click

  Click by ref or CSS selector

  Try:Click the login buttonTry:Click the element with class 'submit'
• browser_click_text

  Click by visible text. Works through React portals and overlays

  Try:Click 'Submit' on the pageTry:Find and click the 'Next' button
• browser_type

  Type into inputs and contenteditable fields

  Try:Type 'test@example.com' into the email fieldTry:Fill out the form with my information
• browser_press_key

  Key combos (Enter, Escape, Ctrl+A)

  Try:Press Enter after typing in the search boxTry:Select all text with Ctrl+A
• browser_scroll

  Scroll pages and virtual containers

  Try:Scroll down the pageTry:Scroll to the bottom of this container
• browser_navigate

  Go to a URL in the active tab

  Try:Navigate to google.comTry:Open https://github.com in a new tab
• browser_tabs

  List, create, close, or focus tabs

  Try:Show me all my open tabsTry:Close the current tab
• browser_console

  Console output (log, warn, error)

  Try:Show me the browser console logsTry:Check for any JavaScript errors on the page

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Installation

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "real-browser": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "real-browser-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

git clone https://github.com/ofershap/real-browser-mcp.git
cd real-browser-mcp
open chrome://extensions
# Enable Developer mode (toggle in top right)
# Click Load unpacked and select the extension/ folder

npx real-browser-mcp --setup cursor

FAQ

Does it work with my logged-in sessions?

Yes, that's the whole point. The extension runs inside your actual Chrome with the same cookies, sessions, and local storage. No re-authentication needed.

Does it send data anywhere?

No. The MCP server and extension communicate over WebSocket on localhost. Nothing leaves your machine. There's no analytics, telemetry, or cloud component.

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