Preparation for installation
You need to confirm your system environment before using Chrome MCP Server:
- Node.js v18.19.0 or higher
- pnpm or npm package manager
- Latest version of Chrome/Chromium browser
Detailed installation steps
- Download Extension: Get the latest .crx file from the GitHub releases page
- Installation of extensions: Drag-and-drop installation after enabling developer mode on the chrome://extensions/ page
- Installation of the bridge tool: Install mcp-chrome-bridge globally via npm or pnpm (important note: pnpm v7+ requires postinstall scripts to be enabled)
- Client Configuration: Add streamableHttp connection method in MCP client configuration file, specify local 12306 port
common problems
If auto-registration fails, runmcp-chrome-bridge registerPerform manual registration. It is recommended to periodically check the version consistency of extensions and bridge components to avoid compatibility issues.
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