[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:
- Install Claude Chrome extension
- Verify side panel works (it does - can interact with pages)
- Run claude CLI
- Run /chrome command
- 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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