@mcp-devices/plugin-web
Web/browser platform plugin for mcp-devices (Chrome DevTools Protocol).
No outside reports on file
@mcp-devices/plugin-web fetches arbitrary web URLs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
- Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
- Network reachFetches arbitrary web URLsREVIEW
- CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
- Package sourcenpm (@mcp-devices/plugin-web)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
npx -y @mcp-devices/plugin-webEverything known
We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.
0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30
Popularity grade: C (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-24.
Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.
About @mcp-devices/plugin-web
@mcp-devices/plugin-web is an MCP server focused on Web & browsing: Web/browser platform plugin for mcp-devices (Chrome DevTools Protocol).
It is published on npm as @mcp-devices/plugin-web and hosted on GitHub at alexgladkov/claude-in-mobile (380 GitHub stars, 549 weekly npm downloads, last repository push on 2026-09-25). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: fetches arbitrary web urls.
Setup
Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.
Run @mcp-devices/plugin-web with --ignore-scripts in claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"plugin-web": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "--ignore-scripts", "@mcp-devices/plugin-web"]
}
}
}
Why this grade
Signal-based grade (2/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- GitHub stars
- 380
- Weekly npm downloads
- 1.3k
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-10-30
These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.
Risks to watch for
- Untrusted web content & prompt injection: Fetches arbitrary web pages or remote endpoints where hidden instructions could manipulate agent behavior. Restrict outbound domains and review tool outputs.
- Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (@mcp-devices/plugin-web). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.
How to lower the risk
Least-privilege permissions
- Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
- Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.
Network isolation
- Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
- If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.
Monitoring
- Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
- Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.
Red flags to watch for
- It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
- It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.
Questions
How do I install @mcp-devices/plugin-web?
Run npx -y @mcp-devices/plugin-web in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/alexgladkov/claude-in-mobile.
Are there security reports about @mcp-devices/plugin-web?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). @mcp-devices/plugin-web currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include untrusted web content & prompt injection:, dependency & version pinning:.
Is @mcp-devices/plugin-web actively maintained?
@mcp-devices/plugin-web has 380 GitHub stars and 1.3k weekly npm downloads, with its latest repository commit pushed on 2026-09-25. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-30. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/alexgladkov/claude-in-mobile before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to @mcp-devices/plugin-web?
You can compare @mcp-devices/plugin-web side by side with other Browser MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.
Key facts
- Type
- App connector
- Publisher
- alexgladkov
- Source code
- github.com/alexgladkov/claude-in-mobile
- Install command
- npm install @mcp-devices/plugin-web
- Est. context load
- ~500 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.25% of 200k context)
- Popularity
- 380 GitHub stars, 1.3k weekly npm downloads
- Last updated
- 2026-10-30
- Last graded
- 2026-10-24
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