Claude In Chrome Troubleshooting
Skill ActiveDiagnose and fix Claude in Chrome MCP extension connectivity issues. Use when mcp__claude-in-chrome__* tools fail, return "Browser extension is not connected", or behave erratically.
To help users quickly resolve "Browser extension is not connected" errors and erratic behavior with Claude in Chrome MCP tools by managing native host configurations.
Features
- Diagnose MCP extension connectivity issues
- Fix conflicts between Claude.app and Claude Code CLI
- Provide shell scripts for quick fixes and toggling configurations
- Detail common causes and full reset procedures
Use Cases
- When `mcp__claude-in-chrome__*` tools fail with connection errors
- When browser automation behaves erratically after updates or configuration changes
- When experiencing issues after switching between Claude Code CLI and Claude.app (Cowork)
Non-Goals
- Troubleshooting on Linux or Windows
- Resolving general Chrome automation issues unrelated to the Claude extension
- Fixing Claude.app desktop-specific issues
- Addressing network connectivity or Chrome extension installation problems
Trust
- warning:Issues AttentionIn the last 90 days, 13 issues were opened and 4 were closed, indicating a slow response rate to open issues.
Compliance
- warning:Target marketThe skill explicitly states it is for macOS users only, but the `targetMarket` field is not explicitly set.
Installation
First, add the marketplace
/plugin marketplace add trailofbits/skills/plugin install claude-in-chrome-troubleshooting@trailofbitsQuality Score
Trust Signals
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