MCP connectors
Chrome DevTools MCP
Give AI Chrome's developer superpowers
Popularity
★ 50k
Last update
August 2026
License / pricing
Apache-2.0
Category
MCP connectors
What it does
Your assistant can inspect pages, read console errors and profile performance in a live browser.
Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.
Screenshots & visuals
Before you start
- Setup difficultyEasy to start
- Command lineRequired
- API keyNot required
- Sends data onlineYes
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
Chrome DevTools MCP FAQ
- Is Chrome DevTools MCP free?
- Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use Chrome DevTools MCP?
- It connects to an MCP-capable AI app such as Claude. It does not run on its own.
- Does Chrome DevTools MCP work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can I use Chrome DevTools MCP commercially?
- The licence is Apache-2.0, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.
How it compares
The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.
| Tool | Command line | API key | Sends data out | Phone | Commercial use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome DevTools MCP (this page) | Required | Not needed | Yes | No | Yes |
| MCP Servers | Required | Not needed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Context7 | Required | Not needed | Yes | No | Yes |
| codebase-memory-mcp | Required | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.