Why This Search Exists
Without access to the live browser session, assistants can only reason from partial artifacts like screenshots or notes. That weakens browser-aware investigations immediately.
The missing capability is usually not more generic automation. It is access to the same real browser context the human is using.
Recommended Approach
MCP becomes useful here when it points to the local runtime tied to the live browser session. That allows structured tools to work in the context that actually matters.
iatlas-browser provides this through a shared local runtime used by CLI, MCP, and the localhost daemon.
Key Takeaways
- Investigation quality depends on real browser context.
- MCP is strongest when it reaches the same session as the operator.
- A shared runtime reduces setup and debugging cost.
- Hosted APIs complement this with public retrieval only.
Fast Start
- Start from a recurring account investigation workflow.
- Connect the assistant to the local runtime via MCP.
- Use browser-aware tools against the live account context.
- Keep public lookups on the hosted API layer.
Next Action
Get MCP config
Move from research to implementation by choosing the correct boundary: local runtime for real-session work, hosted API for public-safe retrieval.