Claude in Chrome with Claude Code

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Connect Claude Code to your real browser for authenticated testing

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/ About /

This is a technical guide explaining how to use Anthropic's Claude in Chrome browser extension together with Claude Code CLI to enable AI-assisted browser automation and testing. It covers setup steps, supported browsers, permission requirements, and safe-use practices. The guide focuses on use cases like localhost testing, authenticated dashboards, and browser QA workflows.

/ How it works /

Users install the official Claude in Chrome extension, then connect it from Claude Code via a CLI flag or in-session command, giving Claude access to the existing browser session for testing and inspection tasks

/ Who it's for /

Software developers using Claude Code who need browser-integrated AI assistance for testing and debugging

/ More info /

Background.

Status
launched
Business model
unknown
Company
LaoZhang AI Blog
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