Overview
Chrome DevTools MCP is a powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides AI coding assistants (such as Gemini, Claude, Cursor, or Copilot) with the ability to control and inspect live Chrome browsers. By integrating the full functionality of Chrome DevTools, it enables reliable browser automation, in-depth debugging, and comprehensive performance analysis.
Key Features
- Performance Insights Analysis - Uses Chrome DevTools to record performance traces and extract actionable optimization recommendations
- Advanced Browser Debugging - Analyze network requests, take screenshots, and inspect browser console data
- Reliable Automation Operations - Built on Puppeteer to automate Chrome actions with automatic waiting for operation results
- Rich Tool Suite - Provides 18+ professional tools covering page operations, performance, network, debugging, and emulation functions
Use Cases
- Web Performance Optimization - Automatically analyze website performance bottlenecks and receive optimization suggestions
- Automated Testing and Debugging - Conduct intelligent browser testing with AI assistant guidance
- Network Analysis and Monitoring - Real-time inspection and analysis of HTTP requests and responses
- Development Environment Integration - Seamless integration with existing AI programming tools to enhance development efficiency
Technical Features
- Standards-Based Protocol - Implements Model Context Protocol standard, compatible with multiple AI clients
- Chrome DevTools Integration - Direct access to native Chrome Developer Tools functionality
- Node.js Ecosystem - Built on Node.js 22+, easy to deploy and maintain
- Cross-Platform Support - Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows operating systems
- Real-Time Interaction - Supports real-time interaction and state monitoring with browsers