chrome-debug-mcp
An MCP server to allow you to debug webpages using LLMs
Install / Use
claude mcp add robertheadley -- npx -y github:robertheadley/chrome-debug-mcpIf the server publishes to npm under a different name, use that package instead — check the repo README.
MCP Server
Model Context Protocol server
Quality Score
Category
AI & Machine LearningSupported Platforms
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Our assessment of chrome-debug-mcp
chrome-debug-mcp scores 71/100 on our quality scale, 888th of 965 AI & Machine Learning skills we index.
Its MCP Server is 16 KB long, well organised into 57 sections with 21 code examples: a thorough specification that gives an agent plenty to work with.
It has 45 GitHub stars, so there is little community track record yet; judge it on its content.
Maintenance, license and trust
- The repository was last updated about 1.6 years ago. Expect some instructions to reference tool versions or APIs that have since changed.
- Our last check on 2026-10-21 found the source still online.
- No license is declared. By default that means all rights are reserved: you can read it, but reusing or redistributing it is not clearly permitted. Ask the author before building on it commercially.
- Its trust signals score 68/100, with 3 cautions from licensing, adoption, age or documentation. These come from repository metadata, not a code audit — read the skill file before letting an agent act on it.
Safety scan
No issues foundOur scan of the whole file found no instruction hijacking, hidden characters, credential access, data exfiltration or destructive commands. An AI review of the same text found nothing harmful.
AI review by kimi-k2.7-code on 2026-09-24. Automated pattern scan on 2026-09-24. It catches known dangerous patterns, not every risk — read a skill before letting an agent act on it.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| chrome-debug-mcp (this skill)by robertheadley | 71 | 45 | 20mo ago | MCP Server |
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I install chrome-debug-mcp?
- Run
claude mcp add robertheadley -- npx -y github:robertheadley/chrome-debug-mcp. The install tabs above show the steps for each supported agent. - Which AI agents does chrome-debug-mcp work with?
- It is written for Claude Code, Claude Desktop and Cline, as a MCP Server file. Other agents that read the same format can often use it too.
- Is chrome-debug-mcp safe to use?
- Our scan of the whole file found no instruction hijacking, hidden characters, credential access, data exfiltration or destructive commands. An AI review of the same text found nothing harmful. It declares no license and scores 68/100 on trust signals. Skills are instructions an agent will follow, so read the file before installing it and do not approve commands you do not understand.
- Is chrome-debug-mcp still maintained?
- The repository was last updated about 1.6 years ago. Expect some instructions to reference tool versions or APIs that have since changed.
Skill content
View source on GitHubChrome Debug MCP Playwright
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) implementation for browser automation using Playwright, with full Greasemonkey API support. <a href="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/nguhnsghor">
<img width="380" height="200" src="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/nguhnsghor/badge" alt="Chrome Debug Server MCP server" /> </a>Features
Core Browser Features
- Browser launch and management
- Multi-tab support with create/switch/close capabilities
- Page navigation and interaction
- Screenshot capture
Greasemonkey API Support
- GM_addStyle for CSS injection
- GM_getValue/GM_setValue for data storage
- GM_deleteValue for storage cleanup
- GM_notification for desktop notifications
- GM_setClipboard for clipboard operations
- GM_xmlhttpRequest for cross-origin requests
Resource Management
- Network request interception
- Request blocking, modification, and logging
- Resource type filtering
Debug Features
- Detailed logging system
- Log file organization
- Clean interface output
Installation
npm install chrome-debug-mcp-playwright
Quick Start
// Launch browser
tool browser launch_browser --url "https://example.com" --browserType "chromium"
// Use GM functions
tool browser gm_setValue --key "setting" --value "test"
tool browser gm_getValue --key "setting"
// Intercept requests
tool browser intercept_requests --patterns ["*.jpg", "*.css"] --action "block"
Documentation
- Commands - Detailed command documentation with examples
- Full command list with usage examples available in COMMANDS.md
Core Features
Browser Management
// Launch browser
tool browser launch_browser --url "https://example.com"
// Create new tab
tool browser create_tab --url "https://example.com"
// Switch between tabs
tool browser switch_tab --index 1
Greasemonkey API
// Add custom styles
tool browser gm_addStyle --css "body { background: #f0f0f0; }"
// Store data
tool browser gm_setValue --key "setting" --value "test"
// Make cross-origin requests
tool browser gm_xmlhttpRequest --url "https://api.example.com/data" --method "GET"
Resource Interception
// Block image loading
tool browser intercept_requests --patterns ["*.jpg", "*.png"] --action "block"
// Log all CSS requests
tool browser intercept_requests --patterns ["*.css"] --action "log"
Implementation Details
Logging System
- All debug output redirected to log files
- Timestamped entries
- Organized in logs directory
- Clean interface output
Error Handling
- Detailed error logging
- Proper cleanup on errors
- Resource management
Dependencies
- Playwright: Browser automation
- @modelcontextprotocol/sdk: MCP implementation
Development
Prerequisites
- Node.js 16 or higher
- npm 7 or higher
Setup
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/chrome-debug-mcp-playwright.git
cd chrome-debug-mcp-playwright
npm install
License
MIT License - See LICENSE file for details.
Contributing
We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guide for details.
Acknowledgments
Based on the original chrome-debug-mcp by Robert Headley.
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Chrome Debug MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for controlling Chrome with debugging capabilities, userscript injection, and extension support.
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Features
Chrome Control
- Launch Chrome with custom configurations
- Support for custom Chrome executable paths
- User profile management (default or custom user data directory)
- Extension support and management
- Disable Chrome's "Automation Controlled" banner
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Page Automation
- Click, type, and interact with page elements
- Handle dropdowns and form inputs
- Hover and wait for elements
- Take screenshots of full page or elements
- Navigate between pages
- Set viewport size and device emulation
- Extract text and attributes from elements
Tab Management
- List all open tabs with their IDs and URLs
- Open new tabs with specified URLs
- Close tabs by ID
- Switch between tabs
- Track and manage multiple tab states
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Debugging Capabilities
- Remote debugging via Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP)
- Console log capture and monitoring
- JavaScript evaluation in page context
- Real-time console output streaming
Userscript Support
- Inject userscripts into web pages
- Greasemonkey-style API support:
GM_setValue/GM_getValuefor persistent storageGM_addStylefor CSS injectionGM_xmlhttpRequestfor cross-origin requestsGM_openInTabfor new tab creationGM_registerMenuCommandfor menu commands
Extension Integration
- Load unpacked extensions
- Maintain extension states and configurations
- Support for default Chrome profile extensions
- Selective extension enabling/disabling
Installation
Prerequisites
- Node.js (v14 or higher)
- Chrome browser installed
- Visual Studio Code
- Roo Code Extension
Installing Roo Code Extension
- Open Visual Studio Code
- Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
- Search for "Roo Code"
- Click Install
Setting up Chrome Debug MCP Server
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Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/chrome-debug-mcp.git cd chrome-debug-mcp -
Install dependencies:
npm install -
Build the project:
npm run build -
Configure in Roo Code: Add to
cline_mcp_settings.json:{ "mcpServers": { "chrome-debug": { "command": "node", "args": ["path/to/chrome-debug-mcp/build/index.js"], "disabled": false, "alwaysAllow": [] } } }
Usage
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Basic Chrome Launch
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "chrome-debug",
tool_name: "launch_chrome",
arguments: {
executablePath: "C:\\Program Files\\Google\\Chrome\\Application\\chrome.exe",
url: "https://example.com"
}
})
Launch with Custom Profile
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "chrome-debug",
tool_name: "launch_chrome",
arguments: {
executablePath: "C:\\Program Files\\Google\\Chrome\\Application\\chrome.exe",
userDataDir: "path/to/chrome/profile",
disableAutomationControlled: true
}
})
Inject Userscript
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "chrome-debug",
tool_name: "launch_chrome",
arguments: {
url: "https://example.com",
userscriptPath: "path/to/userscript.js"
}
})
Evaluate JavaScript
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "chrome-debug",
tool_name: "evaluate",
arguments: {
expression: "document.title"
}
})
Get Console Logs
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "chrome-debug",
tool_name: "get_console_logs",
arguments: {
clear: true
}
})
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Page Interaction Examples
Click an Element
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "chrome-debug",
tool_name: "click",
arguments: {
selector: "#submit-button",
delay: 500
}
})
Type into Input
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "chrome-debug",
tool_name: "type",
arguments: {
selector: "#search-input",
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