browser-control-mcp
The Browser Control MCP is a Model Context Protocol server with a browser extension designed to enable AI agents to interact with and manage a user's browser. It supports various browser operations such as tab management and browsing history search, enhancing research capabilities. It prioritizes user safety and configurable server actions.
What is the primary function of the Browser Control MCP?
The primary function is to enable AI agents to manage the user's local browser, including tasks like opening, closing, and rearranging tabs, as well as reading and searching browser history.
Can the Browser Control MCP modify web pages?
No, the Browser Control MCP does not support web page modification or arbitrary scripting.
Is the Browser Control MCP compatible with browsers other than Firefox?
The Browser Control MCP extension was specifically developed for Firefox.
How can I install the Browser Control MCP extension in Firefox?
You can install it by typing about:debugging
in the Firefox URL bar, clicking on 'This Firefox', selecting 'Load Temporary Add-on...', and choosing the manifest.json
file under the firefox-extension
folder.
What should I do if I don't want to run the extension on my personal Firefox browser?
You can download a separate Firefox instance, such as Firefox Developer Edition, to run the extension.