AIPex
AIPex: AI browser automation assistant, no migration and privacy first. Alternative to Manus Browser Operator、 Claude Chrome and Agent Browser
What is AIPex?
AIPex is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to aipex: ai browser automation assistant, no migration and privacy first. alternative to manus browser operator、 claude chrome and agent browser
AIPex: AI browser automation assistant, no migration and privacy first. Alternative to Manus Browser Operator、 Claude Chrome and Agent Browser
This server falls under the Browser Automation category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- AIPex: AI browser automation assistant, no migration and pri
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx aipexConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use AIPex
AIPex is a privacy-first AI browser automation assistant that runs as a Chrome or Edge extension and exposes over 30 browser automation tools via the Model Context Protocol. Unlike cloud-based browser automation services, AIPex operates entirely within your local browser — no data is sent to external servers and no migration from your existing browser is required. AI agents connected via MCP can control tabs, navigate pages, interact with DOM elements using the accessibility tree, search page content, and manage browser history, making it a practical alternative to Manus Browser Operator and similar tools.
Prerequisites
- Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser installed
- AIPex extension installed from the Chrome Web Store or Edge Add-ons
- Node.js 18+ for running the aipex-mcp-bridge via npx
- An MCP-compatible AI client such as Claude Code, Cursor, or VS Code Copilot
- Your own API key for the AI provider (AIPex uses Bring Your Own Key — no credentials are stored externally)
Install the AIPex browser extension
Install the AIPex extension from the Chrome Web Store (Chrome) or Microsoft Edge Add-ons (Edge). This extension runs inside your browser and handles the actual automation actions.
# Chrome Web Store:
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/aipex/iglkpadagfelcpmiidndgjgafpdifnke
# Edge Add-ons:
https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/aipex/fkgfflijckgpphikbceckjbofkicfnfaConfigure the extension WebSocket connection
Click the AIPex icon in your browser toolbar, open Options, and set the WebSocket URL to ws://localhost:9223. Click Connect to establish the bridge between the extension and the MCP server.
Add the MCP bridge to Claude Code
Register the aipex-mcp-bridge as an MCP server in Claude Code using the claude mcp add command. The bridge connects your AI client to the AIPex browser extension over the local WebSocket.
claude mcp add aipex-browser -- npx -y aipex-mcp-bridgeConfigure manually for other MCP clients
For Claude Desktop or other MCP clients, add the aipex-mcp-bridge to your claude_desktop_config.json manually.
{
"mcpServers": {
"aipex-browser": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "aipex-mcp-bridge"]
}
}
}Set your AI provider API key in the extension
Open the AIPex extension Options and enter your personal API key for your AI provider (e.g., OpenAI or Anthropic). AIPex uses BYOK — your key is stored locally in the extension and never sent to AIPex servers.
Start automating with natural language
With both the extension connected and the MCP bridge running, prompt your AI client to perform browser tasks. The AI will use the 30+ MCP tools exposed by the bridge to control the browser.
AIPex Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration for the AIPex MCP bridge. No environment variables are required — authentication uses the key stored in the browser extension.
{
"mcpServers": {
"aipex-browser": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "aipex-mcp-bridge"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Use these prompts in your AI client once the AIPex extension is connected and the MCP bridge is running.
- "Open a new tab and navigate to https://news.ycombinator.com, then list the top 5 story titles"
- "Fill in the login form on the current page with username '[email protected]' and click Submit"
- "Search the current page for all occurrences of 'pricing' and summarize what you find"
- "Take an accessibility audit of the current page and list any WCAG issues you find"
- "List all open tabs and close any that have been inactive for more than an hour"Troubleshooting AIPex
MCP bridge cannot connect to the extension
Ensure the AIPex extension is installed and the WebSocket URL is set to ws://localhost:9223 in the extension Options. The extension must be open (the Options page or popup active) for the WebSocket server to be running. Reload the extension from chrome://extensions if needed.
npx aipex-mcp-bridge fails with a connection refused error
The browser extension's WebSocket server is not running. Open Chrome, click the AIPex extension icon, go to Options, and click Connect to start the WebSocket listener on port 9223. Then retry the MCP bridge.
Browser automation actions fail on pages with Content Security Policy
Some sites use strict CSP headers that block script injection. AIPex uses the accessibility tree rather than script injection for most operations, but certain actions may still be blocked. Try using the accessibility-tree-based navigation tools instead of direct DOM interaction tools for those pages.
Frequently Asked Questions about AIPex
What is AIPex?
AIPex is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that aipex: ai browser automation assistant, no migration and privacy first. alternative to manus browser operator、 claude chrome and agent browser It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install AIPex?
Follow the installation instructions on the AIPex GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with AIPex?
AIPex works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is AIPex free to use?
Yes, AIPex is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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