browser-mcp-cdp

MCP server · npm · graded 2026-10-24Source linked

Local Chrome via CDP with profile-snapshot isolation and shared-broker multi-client support

No outside reports on file

browser-mcp-cdp fetches arbitrary web URLs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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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 (browser-mcp-cdp)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y browser-mcp-cdp

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About Browser MCP Cdp

Browser MCP Cdp is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Web & browsing: Local Chrome via CDP with profile-snapshot isolation and shared-broker multi-client support.

It is published on npm as browser-mcp-cdp and hosted on GitHub at zhiqi-li/browser-mcp-cdp. Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: fetches arbitrary web urls.

Setup

These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.

npm command

npx -y browser-mcp-cdp

MCP client config

For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browser-mcp-cdp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "browser-mcp-cdp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

4/100

Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-29

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).

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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 (browser-mcp-cdp). 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 Browser MCP Cdp?

Run npx -y browser-mcp-cdp 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/zhiqi-li/browser-mcp-cdp.

Are there security reports about Browser MCP Cdp?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Browser MCP Cdp currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.

Is Browser MCP Cdp actively maintained?

We do not have star or download counts on file for Browser MCP Cdp yet (listing refreshed 2026-10-29). Check the commit history and open issues at github.com/zhiqi-li/browser-mcp-cdp before relying on it.

What are alternatives to Browser MCP Cdp?

You can compare Browser MCP Cdp side by side with other Browser MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.

Maintain or use Browser MCP Cdp? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for Browser MCP Cdp

GitHub README Markdown:

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HTML embed:

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Terminal check:

terminal

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: browser-mcp-cdp
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/zhiqi-li-browser-mcp-cdp
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Fetches arbitrary web URLs
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (browser-mcp-cdp)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts browser-mcp-cdp`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: App connector
Publisher: zhiqi-li
Source code: github.com/zhiqi-li/browser-mcp-cdp
Install command: npm install browser-mcp-cdp
Est. context load: ~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context)
Last updated: 2026-10-29
Last graded: 2026-10-24

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