hunglp97/tabpilot-mcp

Overview

Tabpilot-mcp is a Python-based Model Context Protocol server that drives an existing, logged-in Chrome browser instead of launching a fresh automation instance. It is cross-platform, designed to minimize token usage, and can run headlessly on Ubuntu for continuous 24/7 operation. This approach avoids re-authentication and lets agents work in the user's real browser state.

Best for

Best for
Developers who want efficient MCP-driven control of an already-authenticated Chrome on Ubuntu.

Use cases

• Automate tasks in a logged-in Chrome session without re-authentication
• Run 24/7 headless browser automation on Ubuntu servers
• Reduce token overhead when steering the browser via MCP

How to use

Install

uvx tabpilot-mcp doctor

Tested with

Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline

Notes

Tabpilot-mcp is a Python-based Model Context Protocol server that drives an existing, logged-in Chrome browser instead of launching a fresh automation instance. It is cross-platform, designed to minimize token usage, and can run headlessly on Ubuntu for continuous 24/7 operation. This approach avoids re-authentication and lets agents work in the user’s real browser state.

5 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-09-17. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Automate tasks in a logged-in Chrome session without re-authentication
• Run 24/7 headless browser automation on Ubuntu servers
• Reduce token overhead when steering the browser via MCP

Pros

• Reuses the existing Chrome session, preserving login state
• Token-optimized for efficient agent interactions
• Cross-platform and supports Ubuntu headless deployments

Cons

• Tied to a real Chrome instance, not a standalone browser
• Low community adoption (5 stars) suggests limited maturity
• Requires Python environment and MCP setup

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