概要
What is Real Browser MCP?
Real Browser MCP is an MCP server paired with a Chrome extension that gives AI coding agents (Cursor, Claude, Windsurf) direct access to your actual browser — the one you already have open with all your sessions, logins, and cookies. Unlike tools that launch a fresh headless browser, it interacts with your existing browser environment.
How to use Real Browser MCP?
Install the server globally via npx real-browser-mcp and install the companion Chrome extension from the Chrome Web Store. No further configuration is needed to start controlling your browser with AI agent prompts.
Key features of Real Browser MCP
- Navigate, click, type, scroll, and take screenshots
- Read page text and accessibility snapshots
- Execute JavaScript in page context
- Handle dialogs, monitor console and network
- Manage tabs
Use cases of Real Browser MCP
- Automate browser tasks while keeping existing sessions and logins active
- Avoid re-authenticating or replaying login flows for each test run
- Let AI agents interact with web pages that require cookies or session data
FAQ from Real Browser MCP
How is Real Browser MCP different from Playwright MCP or Chrome DevTools MCP?
Unlike Playwright MCP or Chrome DevTools MCP, which launch a fresh headless browser, Real Browser MCP works with your actual browser. This means you never need to re-authenticate or replay login flows — your existing sessions, logins, and cookies are immediately available.
What dependencies does Real Browser MCP require?
You need a Chrome browser and Node.js (to run npx). The server is installed via npm, and the extension is installed from the Chrome Web Store.
What AI coding agents does Real Browser MCP support?
It works with Cursor, Claude, and Windsurf — any agent that implements the Model Context Protocol.
How do I install Real Browser MCP?
Run npx real-browser-mcp in your terminal and install the Chrome extension from Chrome Web Store.
