Release / 14 Jul 2026
Chrome DevTools for agents chrome-devtools-mcp-v1.6.0
Keep browser page IDs distinct across reconnections.
Before you upgrade to chrome-devtools-mcp-v1.6.0 2 to fix
Without negotiated MCP roots, write files to the OS temp directory or configure roots. Trusted local clients needing unrestricted paths can use `--allow-unrestricted-paths`.
Action required Affects: Clients without roots that save files outside the OS temp directory.
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Replace `handleBeforeUnload: decline` with `handleBeforeUnload: dismiss` in navigation calls.
Action required Affects: Clients declining beforeunload dialogs. Inferred
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Compressed trace filenames ending in `.gz` keep that extension instead of forcing `.json.gz`.
Behavior changed Record browser performance traces and inspect performance insights. Inferred
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What changed in chrome-devtools-mcp-v1.6.0
Page routing and first-page pagination are corrected; file-writing tools now restrict clients without roots to temporary storage.
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Fixed and improved
Page IDs stay unique across browser reconnects and resolve only among listed pages.
Now works Route browser actions to explicit page IDs for concurrent sessions.
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A still-open selected page remains selected; automatic fallback to another page is reported.
Now works Open, select, close and navigate Chrome tabs.
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Pagination correctly handles page zero.
Now works List browser network requests and inspect request details.
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Pagination correctly handles page zero.
Now works Inspect browser console messages to diagnose page errors.
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Filter heap aggregates and inspect object counts and total sizes.
Improved Inspect heap statistics, class instances and retainers to investigate memory use.
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Failed `press_key` events release held modifier keys.
Now works Click, fill forms, drag elements, handle dialogs and upload files in Chrome.
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Element IDs resolve against the correct snapshot.
Now works Capture screenshots and accessibility-tree snapshots of web pages.
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