[Bug] Computer Use MCP tier guidance references nonexistent mcp__Claude_in_Chrome__* tools
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Mar 31, 2026 by jordandm Closed Apr 3, 2026
Bug Report
Note: Filed via gh because /feedback is broken — see #41363.
Description
When Computer Use MCP grants browser access at the "read" tier, the tier guidance tells the agent to use mcp__Claude_in_Chrome__* tools for browser interaction. These tools do not exist.
Steps to Reproduce
- Enable Computer Use MCP
- Call
request_accessfor Google Chrome - Read the
tierGuidancein the response
Actual Response
"tierGuidance": "\"Google Chrome\" is a browser — granted at tier \"read\" (visible in
screenshots only; no clicks or typing). For browser interaction, use the Claude-in-Chrome
MCP (tools named `mcp__Claude_in_Chrome__*`; load via ToolSearch if deferred). Do not
attempt to work around this restriction..."
The Problem
mcp__Claude_in_Chrome__*tools do not appear in the deferred tools list- ToolSearch returns no matches for "Claude_in_Chrome"
- The "Claude in Chrome" Chrome extension (v1.0.49) is installed but does not expose MCP tools to Claude Code
- The extension has its own CSP bugs (see #41368)
- The agent is told to use tools that don't exist, with no fallback
Expected Behavior
Either:
- The referenced
mcp__Claude_in_Chrome__*tools should actually exist and work - Or the tier guidance should not reference tools that don't exist
- Or the user should be able to elevate browser tier when they explicitly choose to
Impact
This creates a dead end: Computer Use says "use these tools instead" → tools don't exist → agent has no path to browser interaction. Combined with Browser MCP instability (#41367), there is currently zero working path for autonomous browser interaction from Claude Code CLI.
Related Issues
- #41363 —
/feedbackbroken (why this is filed viagh) - #41367 —
claude mcp liststale status after MCP server crash - #41099 —
request_accesslacks actionable permission guidance - #41101 — Permissions reset on every CLI update
- #41104 — No Safari browser automation support
Environment
- macOS Darwin 25.2.0
- Claude Code 2.1.88, Opus 4.6
- Claude in Chrome extension v1.0.49
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