Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Setting up extension tools for Chrome DevTools for agents allows your coding agent to interact with and debug Chrome Extensions. With the tools enabled, your agent can install an extension from disk, open popups, and click specific elements to verify functionality. Watch the demo to see it in action and understand how the Chrome DevTools Protocol, Puppeteer and the W3C WebExtensions Working Group play into it.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Chrome DevTools for agents
00:29 - How to configure the extensions flag
01:10 - Demo of an agent installing an extension
01:32 - Understanding the required tools and commands
01:55 - Examples of related developer content
02:30 - How the Chrome DevTools Protocol powers agents
03:02 - Benefits for Puppeteer and web standards

Resources:
DevTools for agents: Setup →https://goo.gle/dta-setup


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https://goo.gle/chrome-for-developers

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Speaker: Oliver Dunk
Products Mentioned: Chrome, Chrome DevTools,