What is Mcp Browser Kit

MCP Browser Kit is an MCP Server designed for interacting with browsers that are compatible with manifest v2, enabling enhanced communication and functionality.

Use cases

Use cases include automating tasks in browsers, enhancing user experience through browser extensions, and developing tools that require real-time communication with web applications.

How to use

To use MCP Browser Kit, add it to your MCP Client configuration, download the MCP Browser Kit Extension, and load it into a compatible browser like Brave or Firefox. After enabling the extension, you can start messaging through your MCP Client.

Key features

Key features include compatibility with manifest v2 browsers, easy integration into MCP Clients, and the ability to facilitate messaging and communication between the client and the browser.

Where to use

MCP Browser Kit can be used in web development environments, browser extension development, and any application requiring interaction between an MCP Client and a web browser.

MCP Browser Kit

An MCP Server that enables AI assistants to interact with your local browsers.

Note: Consider using a separate browser profile or dedicated browser instance with this MCP to prevent sensitive data from being unintentionally exposed to AI model providers.

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Usage

1. Add MCP Browser Kit to your MCP Client:

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "browser-kit": {
         "command": "npx",
         "args": [
           "@mcp-browser-kit/server"
         ]
       }
     }
   }
   

2. Choose the right extension build for your browser:

   • Check the Compatibility table below to see which build (M2 or M3) is compatible with your browser
   • Note that M2 builds offer more functionality than M3 builds, so prefer M2 if your browser supports both

3. Download and unzip the latest compatible build from Releases page.

4. Load the extension into a compatible browser and enable it.

5. Refresh open tabs to ensure extension scripts are loaded.

6. Start messaging on your MCP Client:

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Compatibility table

The M2 build supports more functionalities than the M3 build.

Extension file name patterns:

• M2 build: mcp_browser_kit_m2-[version].zip (e.g., mcp_browser_kit_m2-5.0.0.zip)
• M3 build: mcp_browser_kit_m3-[version].zip (e.g., mcp_browser_kit_m3-5.0.0.zip)

Load Extension

• Chromium-based browsers (Chrome, Brave, Edge)
  1. Open chrome://extensions/
  2. Enable Developer mode
  3. Click Load unpacked
  4. Select the unpacked extension folder
• Firefox
  1. Open about:debugging#/runtime/this-firefox
  2. Click Load Temporary Add-on
  3. Select the manifest.json file in the unpacked extension folder
• Safari
  1. Open Develop > Show Extension Builder
  2. Click + and select Add Extension
  3. Select the unpacked extension folder
  4. Click Install to install the extension