Why This Search Exists

Without access to the real browser session, assistants can only infer from code, logs, or screenshots, which misses much of the context that causes frontend issues.

The value of browser-aware MCP comes from sharing the same session, not just having generic browser tools.

Recommended Approach

A local MCP browser workflow lets the assistant inspect, snapshot, and navigate the exact browser context the engineer is using.

iatlas-browser supports this with one local runtime shared by CLI, MCP, and the daemon API.

Key Takeaways

  • Triage benefits from shared browser context.
  • MCP is strongest when it points to the real session.
  • A shared runtime lowers handoff friction.
  • Hosted APIs remain separate from live debugging.

Fast Start

  1. Start the local runtime before the triage session.
  2. Connect the assistant through MCP.
  3. Use browser-aware tools on the live browser state.
  4. Keep public lookups on the hosted 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.

Get MCP config Local runtime homepage Hosted API docs