Arche Browser
An MCP server for comprehensive browser automation and full local PC control via shell commands and Python execution. It enables tasks like web navigation, file system management, and remote access through SSE with token authentication.
README
Arche Browser
MCP Server for Browser Automation and Full Local PC Control.
Control a real Chrome browser AND your entire computer from Claude Code or any MCP client.
Features
- Full Browser Control: Navigation, clicks, typing, screenshots, and more
- Full PC Control: Shell commands, Python execution, file system, clipboard, processes
- Real Browser: Uses your actual Chrome with cookies, extensions, login sessions
- Remote Access: Control browser/PC on any machine via SSE transport
- Token Authentication: Secure remote access with auto-generated tokens
- Minimal Design: Just a few powerful primitives that can do anything
Design Philosophy
Inspired by Eric Gamma's principles: Simple, Flexible, Powerful
Instead of hundreds of specific tools, Arche provides a few powerful primitives:
| Primitive | What it does | What you can achieve |
|---|---|---|
shell() |
Execute any shell command | Volume, reboot, programs, services, ANYTHING |
python_exec() |
Execute Python code | Camera, Excel, AI, complex logic, ANYTHING |
screen_capture() |
Desktop screenshot | Visual feedback for AI |
With just shell and python_exec, AI can literally control EVERYTHING on your computer.
Installation
# From PyPI
pip install arche-browser
# From GitHub
pip install git+https://github.com/GizAI/arche-browser.git
# One-liner (no install)
uvx arche-browser
Usage
Browser Only (Default)
arche-browser
Claude Code config:
{"mcpServers": {"browser": {"command": "arche-browser"}}}
Full PC Control
arche-browser --local
Claude Code config:
{"mcpServers": {"arche": {"command": "arche-browser", "args": ["--local"]}}}
PC Control Only (No Browser)
arche-browser --local --no-browser
Remote Access (SSE)
On the machine with Chrome:
arche-browser --sse --port 8080 --local
# Output:
# [*] Auth: ENABLED
# [*] Token: abc123...
# [*] Connect URL: http://localhost:8080/sse?token=abc123...
On Claude Code:
{"mcpServers": {"remote": {"url": "http://YOUR_IP:8080/sse?token=YOUR_TOKEN"}}}
Local Control Tools
Core Primitives
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
shell(command) |
Execute shell command (bash/cmd/powershell) |
python_exec(code) |
Execute Python code with full system access |
screen_capture(path) |
Capture desktop screenshot |
Convenience Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
file_read(path) |
Read file content |
file_write(path, content) |
Write file content |
file_list(path, pattern) |
List directory contents |
file_delete(path) |
Delete file or directory |
file_copy(src, dst) |
Copy file or directory |
file_move(src, dst) |
Move/rename file or directory |
clipboard_get() |
Get clipboard content |
clipboard_set(content) |
Set clipboard content |
system_info() |
Get OS, CPU, memory, disk info |
process_list() |
List running processes |
process_kill(pid/name) |
Kill a process |
What You Can Do
# Volume control (Windows)
shell("powershell (Get-AudioDevice -Playback).SetMute($false)")
# Take a photo with webcam
python_exec("""
import cv2
cap = cv2.VideoCapture(0)
ret, frame = cap.read()
cv2.imwrite("photo.jpg", frame)
cap.release()
""")
# Create Excel spreadsheet
python_exec("""
import openpyxl
wb = openpyxl.Workbook()
ws = wb.active
ws['A1'] = 'Sales Report'
ws['A2'] = 1000
wb.save('report.xlsx')
""")
# System maintenance
shell("cleanmgr /d C:") # Windows disk cleanup
shell("sudo apt autoremove") # Linux cleanup
# Reboot computer
shell("shutdown /r /t 60") # Windows
shell("sudo reboot") # Linux
# Kill a program
process_kill(name="notepad.exe")
Browser Tools
Navigation
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
goto(url) |
Navigate to URL |
get_url() |
Get current URL |
get_title() |
Get page title |
reload() |
Reload page |
go_back() |
Go back in history |
go_forward() |
Go forward in history |
DOM & Input
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
get_text(selector) |
Get element text |
get_html(selector) |
Get element HTML |
click(selector) |
Click element |
type_text(selector, text) |
Type into input |
select_option(selector, value) |
Select dropdown |
check_box(selector, checked) |
Check/uncheck |
scroll_to(x, y) |
Scroll page |
Screenshots & PDF
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
screenshot(path) |
Take screenshot |
pdf(path) |
Generate PDF |
Cookies & Storage
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
get_cookies() |
Get cookies |
set_cookie(name, value) |
Set cookie |
storage_get(key) |
Get localStorage |
storage_set(key, value) |
Set localStorage |
JavaScript
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
evaluate(script) |
Execute JS |
CLI Options
arche-browser [OPTIONS]
Mode:
--local Enable full local PC control
--no-browser Disable browser tools (requires --local)
Transport:
--sse Run as SSE server for remote access
--port PORT SSE server port (default: 8080)
Browser:
--headless Run Chrome in headless mode
Authentication:
--no-auth Disable token authentication
--token TOKEN Use specific auth token
--show-token Show current auth token
--reset-token Generate new auth token
Architecture
arche_browser/
├── __init__.py # Package exports
├── __main__.py # CLI entry point
├── chrome.py # Chrome process management
├── browser.py # Full CDP browser automation
├── server.py # MCP server with all tools
├── auth.py # Token authentication
├── local.py # Local PC control primitives
└── sites/
└── chatgpt.py # ChatGPT-specific client
Security
- Token Authentication: Remote SSE servers require authentication by default
- Explicit Opt-in: Local PC control requires
--localflag - No Sandbox: Local control has NO restrictions - use responsibly
Requirements
- Python 3.10+
- Chrome, Chromium, or Edge browser (for browser tools)
- MCP client (Claude Code, etc.)
License
MIT
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