Claude in Chrome: Let Claude Browse and Act Alongside You

⚡ TL;DR Claude in Chrome is an extension that lets Claude read, click and navigate websites with you. It is available on paid plans, runs on desktop Chrome only, and should be used with care.

A lot of work still happens in web apps that have no API: dashboards, admin panels, forms. Claude in Chrome lets Claude work in those pages directly, in your own browser.

We use it at Lord Of The Wix for QA on client sites and repetitive browser tasks. 🌐

🧭 What Is Claude in Chrome?

Claude in Chrome is a browser extension that lets Claude read, click and navigate websites alongside you, from a side panel in Chrome.

Claude works in the browser right next to you.

It is available on Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise plans, and works only in desktop Chrome, not in other Chromium browsers or on mobile.

🧩 Installing Claude in Chrome

Setup steps:

• 1️⃣ Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store

• 2️⃣ Sign in with your Claude account

• 3️⃣ Pin the extension and grant its permissions

The extension asks for around fifteen Chrome permissions, including the one that lets it click, type and take screenshots.

🛡️ Using Claude in Chrome Safely

Safety classifiers help, but acting on live websites is still risky, so read the safe-use guide before you start.

💡 Pro tip Start in a separate browser profile without saved payment methods, and stay present while Claude works on sensitive sites.

🚀 How Agencies Use Claude in Chrome

Useful scenarios:

• 🧪 Testing and debugging sites together with Claude Code

• 🗂️ Grouping tabs and running reusable shortcuts for repeat tasks

• ⏰ Scheduled browser tasks and Cowork jobs

• 🔑 Signing in to tools through 1Password support

Claude in Chrome reaches the parts of the web other integrations can't. Want safe browser automation for your workflows? Lord Of The Wix can design it. ✨

❓ Claude in Chrome FAQ

What does Claude in Chrome do?

It lets Claude read, click and navigate websites alongside you from a Chrome side panel.

Which plans include Claude in Chrome?

Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise paid plans.

Does Claude in Chrome work in other browsers?

No. It works only in desktop Chrome, not in other Chromium browsers or on mobile.

Is Claude in Chrome safe to use?

Safety classifiers help, but browser actions remain risky, so review the safe-use guide first.

What permissions does Claude in Chrome need?

Around fifteen Chrome permissions, including one that allows clicking, typing and screenshots.

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🙏 Credit: This article is based on public information from the Claude Help Center. Claude is a product of Anthropic. Source: support.claude.com.

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