Chrome extension not connecting to Claude Code on Windows

The Claude in Chrome browser extension is not connecting to Claude Code CLI. The connection attempt consistently returns the error message: "Browser
extension is not connected."

Environment:

• OS: Windows
• Claude Code CLI: Latest version
• Chrome extension: Installed and enabled

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Install Claude in Chrome extension
2. Ensure extension is enabled in chrome://extensions/
3. Open Claude Code CLI
4. Run /chrome command
5. Attempt to use any browser automation tool (e.g., tabs_context_mcp)

Expected Behavior:
The extension should connect and return available browser tabs.

Actual Behavior:
Returns error: "Browser extension is not connected. Please ensure the Claude browser extension is installed and running."

Troubleshooting Attempted:

• Verified extension is installed and enabled
• Refreshed the extension
• Restarted Chrome completely
• Checked extension icon in toolbar (no errors visible)

Additional Context:
The extension appears to be functioning normally in Chrome (no errors shown), but Claude Code cannot establish a connection to it.