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Claude in Chrome

by Anthropic

Claude in your Chrome side panel, clicking and filling forms

Reviewed by the the30top research team · Last reviewed 2026-10-27

Overview

Claude in Chrome runs in the Chrome side panel as a Claude Cowork session and can work across several tabs in a tab group, using the skills, plugins and connectors you already have. It is available on paid plans (Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise), with site by site permissions and pauses before sensitive actions such as purchases. Anthropic warns that hidden page instructions can mislead it and advises against banking, health records and credentialed workflows.

Our verdict

Claude in Chrome is a capable in-browser copilot with good permission controls. Anthropic itself says to avoid sensitive workflows and to review prompts carefully.

Best for

Claude subscribers who want help with browser chores in their own profile.

Avoid if

You need unattended backend automation or work with credentials you would not share.

Pros

  • Uses your own signed-in browser
  • Site by site permissions and admin controls
  • Pauses before sensitive actions

Cons

  • Requires a paid Claude plan
  • Prompt injection risk is acknowledged by Anthropic
  • Chrome only

Key capabilities

Clicks, types and fills forms in your signed-in ChromeWorks across multiple tabsSide panel runs a full Claude Cowork sessionPermissions Mode grants access site by siteStops before purchases and other one-way actionsAdmin allowlists and blocklists on Team and Enterprise

Frequently asked questions

Who can use Claude in Chrome?

It is available on all paid Claude plans: Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise.

Can Claude in Chrome make purchases on its own?

No. Purchases, financial actions and other one-way doors wait for you.

Is it safe to use with sensitive data?

Anthropic advises skipping banking, health records and anything with credentials you would not share, and warns about hidden instructions on sites.

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