[BUG] Chrome extension side panel works but CLI bridge doesn't connect

Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Feb 3, 2026 by a-lakosha Closed Feb 7, 2026

The Claude Chrome extension side panel functions correctly (can browse, click, scroll, take screenshots) but Claude
Code CLI cannot establish connection via MCP bridge.

Environment:

  • OS: Windows 11
  • Claude Code: v2.1.30
  • Extension ID: fcoeoabgfenejglbffodgkkbkcdhcgfn
  • Account: Pro subscription, logged into same account on both

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Install Claude Chrome extension
  2. Verify side panel works (it does - can interact with pages)
  3. Run claude CLI
  4. Run /chrome command
  5. Try any mcp__claude-in-chrome__* tool

Expected: CLI connects to browser
Actual: "Browser extension is not connected" error

What Works:

  • Extension side panel ✅
  • Page debugging banner shows ✅
  • Side panel can click/scroll/screenshot ✅

What Doesn't Work:

  • CLI → Chrome MCP bridge ❌

Troubleshooting Tried:

  • Full Chrome restart
  • Full CLI restart
  • Reinstalled extension
  • Reset ~/.claude.json
  • Ran /chrome multiple times

Console Errors (options.html):
CSP: script-src 'self' - inline script blocked
Segment analytics script blocked

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