Anthropic releases Claude in Chrome extension: syncs with Claude Code and enables AI browser control
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12.08.2026 23:47
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Anthropic has released an official browser extension, Claude in Chrome. It allows users to sync sessions between the Claude Code console AI agent, mobile apps, and the web version, while also granting the model the ability to perform direct actions on web pages.
The extension is available in the Chrome Web Store and functions as a full-fledged AI agent with Computer Use capabilities. Claude in the browser can independently click elements, fill out forms, navigate links, and connect third-party services via skills and connectors in the sidebar.
For web developers, when paired with the Claude Code console tool, the extension offers built-in debugging functionality: the model can analyze the page’s DOM tree, read browser error logs, inspect network requests, and take screenshots to verify site rendering against Figma design mockups.
Access and Security
Claude in Chrome is available only to subscribers of Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans. In corporate versions, administrators can centrally enable or block the plugin for employees.
To prevent data compromise, Anthropic has implemented a security system:
- Financial transaction blocking: the extension automatically disables AI actions on banking websites and during the entry of payment details;
- Permission control: users create a whitelist of trusted sites for AI interaction. If suspicious activity from third-party scripts is detected, the extension’s operation is immediately suspended.
Your Claude in Chrome sessions now carry over to desktop, web, and mobile. Conversations are saved, and your skills and connectors work in the browser.
— Claude (@claudeai) August 12, 2026
Available on Max and Team today, rolling out to Pro in the coming weeks. pic.twitter.com/Hnxs18PVI8
