The programming field is witnessing a new revolution. Google Chrome has recently released Chrome DevTools MCP (Multi-Component Playground), a powerful AI coding assistant that will completely change the way artificial intelligence is developed. It is no longer just a code generator, but an intelligent assistant that can directly run, validate, and debug code within the Chrome browser.
Previously, AI generating code was like "writing with its eyes closed," unable to verify the actual effect of the code in real time. Now, with DevTools MCP, AI can directly validate the solutions it generates within the browser environment, ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of the code.
The core feature of Chrome DevTools MCP is that it enables AI to simulate real user behavior. AI can navigate, fill out forms, and click buttons on a page, just like humans, thereby more accurately reproducing complex bugs or conducting user flow testing. Additionally, it can help developers debug issues with page styles or layouts, answering specific questions such as "why does an element overflow" or "why is the layout misaligned."
In short, Chrome DevTools MCP builds a complete closed-loop process: AI can not only write code, but also open the browser by itself, observe the actual results, find bugs, and suggest improvements. This greatly improves the efficiency and accuracy of AI coding, providing developers with unprecedented convenience.
Currently, this feature is in public preview, and it will continue to evolve over time, bringing more surprises to developers.
Link: https://developer.chrome.com/blog/chrome-devtools-mcp?hl=en
