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Chrome DevTools MCP

MCP server by Google (Chrome DevTools team)

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By the Klyvoo teamChecked October 3, 2026Checked on official sources

Chrome DevTools MCP at a glance

Chrome DevTools MCP is an official MCP server from Google (Chrome DevTools team). It lets an AI coding agent control and inspect live Chrome for debugging and performance work.

Connects to
Browser and web
Hosting
Local · stdio
Sign-in
None
Price
Free
Works with
Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Copilot CLI, Codex, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Antigravity
Best for
Web developers debugging speed and errors
Checked
October 3, 2026 on official sources

How to install Chrome DevTools MCP

Add the command below as a new MCP server in your AI app’s settings or MCP config file. Sign-in: None.

Install or connect
npx -y chrome-devtools-mcp@latest

What Chrome DevTools MCP can do

Chrome DevTools MCP gives an agent access to a live Chrome browser through DevTools and Puppeteer. It can record performance traces, inspect network requests, read console messages and automate page actions.

Tools it exposes include
performance_start_traceperformance_analyze_insightlist_network_requestsevaluate_scriptnavigate_pagefill_form

Best for: web developers debugging speed and errors

Pros

  • Real DevTools performance insights
  • Source-mapped console errors
  • Slim mode for basic tasks

Cons

  • Officially supports Chrome only
  • Usage statistics on by default

Chrome DevTools MCP FAQ

Is Chrome DevTools MCP free?

Yes. It is open source under Apache-2.0 and runs locally.

How do I connect Chrome DevTools MCP?

Add npx -y chrome-devtools-mcp@latest as a server in your MCP client config.

What can Chrome DevTools MCP do?

It records performance traces, checks network requests and console errors, takes screenshots and automates clicks and forms in Chrome.