Frequently Asked Questions about BrowserTools MCP

Q: What is BrowserTools MCP?

A: BrowserTools MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a tool that allows AI coding agents, such as those used in Cursor IDE, to interact with web browsers through Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP). It captures and analyzes browser data, providing AI agents with the context they need to perform tasks accurately.

Q: How does BrowserTools MCP integrate with UBOS?

A: BrowserTools MCP integrates seamlessly with the UBOS platform, leveraging its orchestration and agent building capabilities to enhance AI agent functionality.

Q: What are the main components of BrowserTools MCP?

A: The three main components are the Chrome Extension (captures browser data), the Node Server (acts as middleware), and the MCP Server (implements the Model Context Protocol).

Q: What type of browser data does BrowserTools MCP capture?

A: It captures screenshots, console logs, network activity (XHR requests/responses), and DOM elements.

Q: Where is the captured data stored?

A: All captured data is stored locally on your machine, ensuring privacy and security.

Q: What kind of audits can BrowserTools MCP perform?

A: It can perform accessibility audits (WCAG compliance), performance audits, SEO audits, best practices audits, and NextJS-specific audits.

Q: Which IDEs are compatible with BrowserTools MCP?

A: It’s primarily designed for Cursor IDE integration but supports other MCP-compatible clients.

Q: How do I install BrowserTools MCP?

A: You need to install the Chrome Extension, the MCP server (via npx @agentdeskai/browser-tools-mcp@latest), and the Node server (via npx @agentdeskai/browser-tools-server@latest).

Q: Is BrowserTools MCP suitable for automated testing?

A: Yes, it can be used for automating the testing of web applications for functionality, performance, and accessibility.

Q: Can BrowserTools MCP help with SEO optimization?

A: Yes, it can evaluate on-page SEO factors and provide recommendations for improvement.

Q: Does BrowserTools MCP support NextJS applications?

A: Yes, it offers NextJS-specific audits for SEO and best practices.

Q: How does BrowserTools MCP ensure data privacy?

A: The Node Server removes cookies and sensitive headers to prevent their exposure to LLMs. All logs are stored locally.

Q: What are the benefits of using BrowserTools MCP with UBOS?

A: It allows you to orchestrate complex workflows, connect to enterprise data, build custom AI agents, and monitor/manage AI agents more effectively.

Q: Can I use BrowserTools MCP for web scraping?

A: Yes, it enables more accurate and efficient data extraction from websites.

Q: Where can I find more documentation about BrowserTools MCP?

A: You can find more documentation at BrowserTools MCP Docs.