# Chrome Agent

Chrome Agent is a command-line tool that gives AI coding agents the ability to observe and interact with Chrome browsers through the Chrome DevTools Protocol.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/6006/chrome-agent

## Description

Chrome Agent is a command-line tool that gives AI coding agents the ability to observe and interact with Chrome browsers through the Chrome DevTools Protocol. Multiple agents and humans can share a single browser at the same time with isolated event subscriptions, letting one participant drive a session while others monitor network traffic or watch for errors.

## Platform availability

Available on 0 of 6 install platforms.

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/captivus/chrome-agent

## Common questions

### Will loading the agent with the --load-extension flag continue to work on official Chrome builds?

No. Starting in Chrome 137, official Chrome branded builds remove the ability to load extensions through the --load-extension command-line flag.

### What must be installed before starting the app if the browser lacks Chrome's built-in prompt API?

Run npm install prompt-api-polyfill first. This adds the missing browser support code so prompt features do not fail.

### What project file must be loaded before the app starts so it can select an AI backend?

A .env.json settings file must exist in the project and be loaded as window.FIREBASE_CONFIG. Without it, the app does not know which AI backend to use.

### Do I need an extra npm package for Firebase AI Logic?

Yes, install the firebase package with npm. Without the package, the app cannot talk to Firebase-based AI services.

### Is giving the agent access to an active Chrome session a trust concern?

Handing an autonomous agent active Chrome session cookies and stored payment methods is a trust risk.

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- grep
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