Overview
Web Browser is a local-first MCP server and Chrome extension for browser automation. We aim to minimize data collection and keep processing on your device whenever possible.
What We Collect
- We do not run a Web Browser backend service that receives your browsing data by default. The daemon runs on your machine and exposes an MCP endpoint on localhost.
- The extension may store preferences locally (for example: settings) using Chrome storage.
- Optional AI requests: If you configure
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY, thefindtool may send a description of the page or relevant context to Anthropic to locate elements. If not configured, the tool should not perform that external request.
How We Use Information
Web Browser uses local information to automate your browser actions when you invoke MCP tools (navigate, click, type, read page text, etc.). Optional third-party AI calls are only used to improve element search when enabled.
Chrome Permissions
activeTab
Allows accessing the current tab when you explicitly run a tool that needs it (for example: reading the DOM/a11y tree).
storage
Stores preferences locally in your browser (no server sync by us).
clipboardWrite
Enables copying results to your clipboard when requested.
host_permissions (<all_urls>)
Required for the extension to operate on arbitrary pages when you invoke tools.
Data Retention
Web Browser does not store your browsing content on our servers by default. Any locally stored preferences remain on your device until you clear extension storage or uninstall the extension.
Contact
For questions about this policy, open an issue on GitHub.