Feature: Allow whitelisting sites (including localhost) in Claude in Chrome extension
Status Closed — not planned
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Activity 6 comments · opened Mar 24, 2026 · closed Jun 9, 2026
Feature Request
Currently there's no way to whitelist specific sites like localhost from the Claude in Chrome extension options menu in the browser. The extension settings UI shows site permissions but doesn't provide a way to add new ones.
Requested
- Extension UI: Add ability to whitelist specific sites (including
localhost) from the extension options/popup menu in Chrome - CLI command: Add a
/chrome-permissionsslash command (or similar) in Claude Code CLI to manage site permissions directly from the terminal (e.g.claude /chrome-permissions add localhost)
Use Case
When developing and testing local web apps/visualizations, Claude needs to screenshot and interact with pages served on localhost. Currently the permission denial blocks this workflow, and there's no way to grant access from the extension's settings UI — you can see the site-level permissions list but cannot add entries.
Steps to Reproduce
- Start Claude Code with
claude --chrome - Serve a local page on
localhost:8770 - Try to navigate:
mcp__claude-in-chrome__navigatetohttp://localhost:8770/... - Get "Permission denied by user" — no way to grant permission from the extension UI
Environment
- Claude Code with
--chromeflag - Chrome extension: Installed, enabled
- OS: Windows 11
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5 Comments
how can I bump this request @claude ?
I agree, this is silly. Needed as a developer.
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