claude-in-chrome-troubleshooting

To fix the 'Browser extension is not connected' error, use the toggle-based remediation workflow to switch MCP backends between Claude.app and Claude Code, then restart Chrome and Claude Code to ensure native-host alignment and startup synchronization of the MCP bridge.

Claude in Chrome misbehaves during automation when native host conflicts exist between Claude.app and Claude Code. Diagnosing active sockets and applying the guided reset procedure ensures reliable startup of the Chrome extension and MCP bridge.

To switch the MCP backend between Claude Code CLI and Claude.app, execute the chrome-mcp-toggle function to identify active configs, then restart both Chrome and Claude Code to synchronize the native-host bridge.

The native-host connection works by maintaining a synchronized MCP bridge between the Chrome extension and either Claude Code or Claude.app, requiring proper socket alignment and startup synchronization to avoid erratic behavior or connection failures.

When mcp__claude-in-chrome__* tools fail, run a full diagnostic to identify native host conflicts and active sockets, then apply the guided reset steps to restore reliable Chrome extension and MCP bridge connectivity.

Using the Claude MCP Chrome extension with both simultaneously causes native host conflicts. Use the toggle script to switch between Claude Code and Claude.app backends, ensuring only one active config runs to maintain a stable MCP bridge.