- Browser Control MCP
Overview
What is Browser Control MCP?
Browser Control MCP is an MCP server paired with a browser extension that allows LLM clients, such as Claude Desktop, to control the user's local Firefox browser.
How to use Browser Control MCP?
To use Browser Control MCP, clone the repository, build the MCP server and browser extension, and configure it with Claude Desktop. Install the Firefox extension via the debugging settings in Firefox.
Key features of Browser Control MCP?
- Open or close tabs in the browser
- Read the list of open tabs
- Access browsing history
- Read webpage text content and links
Use cases of Browser Control MCP?
- Closing all non-work related tabs in the browser.
- Finding specific articles in browsing history.
- Opening and reading top stories from Hacker News.
- Searching for academic papers using Google Scholar.
FAQ from Browser Control MCP?
- Is Browser Control MCP compatible with other browsers?
No, it is specifically designed for Firefox.
- How do I install the browser extension?
Go to
about:debugging
in Firefox, click on "This Firefox", and load themanifest.json
file from thefirefox-extension
folder.
- Can I use this extension on my personal browser?
While possible, it is recommended to use a separate instance of Firefox to avoid exposing your browsing history.