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Glance (Browser MCP)

Connector Development Early

Open-source MCP server giving Claude Code a real Chromium browser with 30 tools — navigate, screenshot, click, fill forms, run E2E tests, and visual regression testing from the terminal.

128 starsMIT (commercial OK)FreeNo code needed
Early Access — Browser automation tools carry inherent security surface. Verify the tool does not expose browser state or saved credentials to Claude. 97% pass rate means 3% failure — review failure modes.
Fair rating — This tool is functional but has notable gaps. Review the evaluation notes below before deploying.

Browser testing directly from Claude Code without leaving the terminal. Used in production at DebugBase with 300+ test steps at 97% pass rate. Fills a real gap for frontend developers.

Frontend developers and QA teams who want Claude to write and run browser tests. Competes with Playwright MCP but offers a more visual, screenshot-driven approach.

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https://github.com/DebugBase/glance

By DebugBase

How to Get It

Option 1: Claude Desktop AppOpen the Customize panel in the sidebar → browse connectors → search and add. Works in Claude Code, Claude Cowork, and Claude Chat.
CostFree

Trust Signals Automated Scan

Stars128Contributors1Last updated2026-03-27LicenseMIT (OK for commercial use)Known CVEsNone found

Data & Access

Data processingPrompts sent to Anthropic API. Enterprise/Team plans exclude training.

Community Pulse Growing

Discussed on Reddit

10 mentions across 1 sources

Reviewer notes

Automated Scan review. These are observations, not a security certification.

Runs real Chromium browser locally. Larger attack surface than text-only tools. Verify browser sandboxing and credential isolation.

Things to check

  • Single maintainer. Consider the risk if this person stops maintaining the project.

How to evaluate tools before deploying →

Data shown here comes from public APIs and automated scanning. Reviewer notes reflect one person's experience. This is not a security certification or legal recommendation. Always evaluate tools according to your own organization's policies.

Evaluation

Ease of Use
3/5
Versatility
3/5
Reliability
3/5
Security
2/5
Overall score2.85 / 5.00 EarlyEvaluatedApr 2026

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