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BrowserTools MCP

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Monitor browser logs directly from Cursor and other MCP compatible IDEs.

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Overview

BrowserTools MCP is a powerful browser monitoring and interaction tool that enables AI-powered applications to capture and analyze browser data through a Chrome extension, enhancing the capabilities of AI tools.

To use BrowserTools MCP, install the Chrome extension and set up the Node server as per the installation guide in the documentation. Once configured, connect it with any compatible MCP client like Cursor.

  • Monitors XHR requests/responses and console logs. - Tracks selected DOM elements. - Captures screenshots and network traffic. - Wipes logs stored in the MCP server. - Compatible with various MCP clients.
  1. Enhancing AI tools with browser interaction capabilities.
  2. Monitoring and analyzing web application performance.
  3. Debugging and troubleshooting web applications in real-time.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect BrowserTools MCP in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browser-tools-mcp-agentdeskai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-browser-tools-mcp-agentdeskai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browser-tools-mcp-agentdeskai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-browser-tools-mcp-agentdeskai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browser-tools-mcp-agentdeskai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-browser-tools-mcp-agentdeskai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "browser-tools-mcp-agentdeskai": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-browser-tools-mcp-agentdeskai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browser-tools-mcp-agentdeskai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-browser-tools-mcp-agentdeskai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browser-tools-mcp-agentdeskai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-browser-tools-mcp-agentdeskai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Is BrowserTools MCP compatible with all browsers?

No, it is specifically designed for Chrome and compatible with MCP clients.

Are my logs sent to third-party services?

No, all logs are stored locally on your machine and never sent to any third-party service.

How do I install BrowserTools MCP?

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