Claude for Chrome — an AI helper in the browser

Claude for Chrome is a browser extension that adds Claude as a side panel in Google Chrome. It can observe what you are working on and perform actions directly in the browser. When to use Claude for Chrome. When you want to summarize articles, academic papers, or web pages while browsing. When you need help drafting email replies or managing your inbox. When you're filling out repetitive forms and want to automate the process. When you want to test website features or go through multi-step workflows without having to click manually at every step. When you need an assistant that preserves context when switching between tabs and tasks. Important information about current status: Claude for Chrome is in research preview. Anthropic recommends using it for low-risk tasks on trusted sites. The extension asks for permission before performing high-risk actions, such as purchases. This means that at this stage the feature is best suited for informational tasks: reading, summarizing, drafting — rather than automating important transactions.