Chrome Debug MCP Server
Controls Chrome browser with debugging capabilities, allowing page automation, extension management, and userscript injection through the Model Context Protocol.
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Tools
hover
Hover over an element
click
Click an element on the page
type
Type text into an input field
select
Select an option in a dropdown
launch_chrome
Launch Chrome in debug mode
get_console_logs
Get console logs from Chrome
evaluate
Evaluate JavaScript in Chrome
wait_for_selector
Wait for an element to appear on the page
screenshot
Take a screenshot of the page or element
navigate
Navigate to a URL
get_text
Get text content of an element
get_attribute
Get attribute value of an element
set_viewport
Set the viewport size and properties
README
Chrome 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">
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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_getValue
for persistent storageGM_addStyle
for CSS injectionGM_xmlhttpRequest
for cross-origin requestsGM_openInTab
for new tab creationGM_registerMenuCommand
for 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
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Install dependencies:
npm install
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Build the project:
npm run build
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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",
text: "search query",
delay: 100
}
})
Select from Dropdown
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "chrome-debug",
tool_name: "select",
arguments: {
selector: "#country-select",
value: "US"
}
})
Wait for Element
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "chrome-debug",
tool_name: "wait_for_selector",
arguments: {
selector: ".loading-complete",
visible: true,
timeout: 5000
}
})
Take Screenshot
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "chrome-debug",
tool_name: "screenshot",
arguments: {
path: "screenshot.png",
fullPage: true
}
})
Set Viewport Size
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "chrome-debug",
tool_name: "set_viewport",
arguments: {
width: 1920,
height: 1080,
deviceScaleFactor: 1
}
})
Tab Management Examples
List All Tabs
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "chrome-debug",
tool_name: "list_tabs",
arguments: {}
})
Open New Tab
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "chrome-debug",
tool_name: "new_tab",
arguments: {
url: "https://example.com"
}
})
Switch to Tab
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "chrome-debug",
tool_name: "switch_tab",
arguments: {
tabId: "tab-id-from-list-tabs"
}
})
Close Tab
use_mcp_tool({
server_name: "chrome-debug",
tool_name: "close_tab",
arguments: {
tabId: "tab-id-from-list-tabs"
}
})
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Dependencies
This project uses the following open-source packages:
- Puppeteer - Chrome automation library
- chrome-remote-interface - Chrome DevTools Protocol client
- @modelcontextprotocol/sdk - MCP SDK for server implementation
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Contributing
See our Contributing Guide for details on making contributions.
Acknowledgments
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- Model Context Protocol
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