Microsoft launches Chrome DevTools MCP for AI agent browser inspection in Edge and WebView2
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Summary
Microsoft has introduced Chrome DevTools for agents (chrome-devtools-mcp), a Model-Context-Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI coding assistants like Copilot, Claude, and Cursor to control and inspect live Chromium-based browsers, including Microsoft Edge and WebView2. This tool enables AI agents to interact with web pages, debug applications, inspect elements, and automate browser-based testing directly through natural language commands.
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Chrome DevTools for agents acts as a Model-Context-Protocol (MCP) server, giving your AI coding assistant access to the full power of Micros
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