no problem just copy paste the entire setup instruction including the config file code into claude or chat gpt and ask how to do it on windows. That should adjust the code for you
Is the competitor research use case really anything new? As long as ChatGPT has web access it's always been able to do research tasks and put together a competitive analysis, right? Just clarifying what's new here.
Great question Takim! With only web access, these tools have limited access to social media platforms, forums, sites that you are logged in to, like Zendesk, Hubspot, Skool. For me, the fact that you can run this from your browser, which already has all the necessary access and cookies set up, is a significant advantage.
Yes, since this method gives Claude full access to you browser id recommend that you set up a separate chrome browser profile and only log into the services you are comfortable with sharing with your new autonomous friend. Just a standard safety measure.
This sounds amazing and you lost me on step 3. I run a PC so this Mac edits code business doesn’t apply, is that correct?
Windows Setup Steps
Install NodeJS (if you don't have it):
Go to nodejs.org and download the Windows installer
Run the installer and follow the setup wizard
Restart your computer after installation
Windows Version of the Code
Install Claude Desktop from claude.ai/download
Install the Browser MCP Chrome extension
Add this to your Claude config file (Settings > Developer > Edit Config):
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem",
"C:\\Users\\USERNAME\\Desktop",
"C:\\Users\\USERNAME\\Downloads"
]
},
"browsermcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@browsermcp/mcp@latest"
]
}
}
}
no problem just copy paste the entire setup instruction including the config file code into claude or chat gpt and ask how to do it on windows. That should adjust the code for you
Thanks! I’ll investigate.
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Great stuff!
It’s so powerful, free, and yet most people will never use it :)
Thank you Kamil! I'm going to try this today! 🙏🏼
This is amazing!
Is the competitor research use case really anything new? As long as ChatGPT has web access it's always been able to do research tasks and put together a competitive analysis, right? Just clarifying what's new here.
Thanks again!
Great question Takim! With only web access, these tools have limited access to social media platforms, forums, sites that you are logged in to, like Zendesk, Hubspot, Skool. For me, the fact that you can run this from your browser, which already has all the necessary access and cookies set up, is a significant advantage.
Yes! Makes sense, thanks.
This is an awesome walkthrough, now you’ve convinced me to give it a try!
Thank you Kamil, I'm definitely going to try this. Can you please say a bit more about the dedicated browser profile?
Yes, since this method gives Claude full access to you browser id recommend that you set up a separate chrome browser profile and only log into the services you are comfortable with sharing with your new autonomous friend. Just a standard safety measure.
What kind of subscription for Claude do you use? Anthropic writes a "Max" ist required to use MCP with Claude desktop.
I made it work on the 20$/m plan but seen people do it with the free one
Ok, thanks. You might wanna add "install node.js" to your article.
Oh yes you are right, thank you will edit