Last updated: April 2, 2026
AlienMcp is a browser automation Chrome extension that connects AI agents to your browser via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
AlienMcp does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data.
All communication happens locally between the Chrome extension and a local MCP server on your machine (localhost:7888). No data is sent to external servers.
When you explicitly use AlienMcp tools, the extension may access:
All data stays on your machine and is only accessible to the MCP client you use locally.
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| tabs | List and manage browser tabs |
| activeTab | Access the current active tab |
| scripting | Execute scripts for DOM interaction |
| debugger | Chrome DevTools Protocol for screenshots, JS execution, keyboard input |
| webRequest | Monitor network requests |
| cookies | Read and manage cookies |
| storage | Extension internal storage |
| offscreen | Keep WebSocket connection alive |
| alarms | Periodic keepalive for service worker |
| tabGroups | Manage tab groups for scoping |
| <all_urls> | Operate on any webpage |
No data is persisted. Captured data (network requests, console messages) is held in memory only and cleared on extension reload or Chrome restart.
AlienMcp does not integrate with any analytics, tracking, or data collection services.
For questions, please open an issue on the GitHub repository.