openclaw/assets/chrome-extension/README.md

OpenClaw Chrome Extension (Browser Relay)

Purpose: attach OpenClaw to an existing Chrome tab so the Gateway can automate it (via the local CDP relay server).

Dev / load unpacked

1. Build/run OpenClaw Gateway with browser control enabled.

2. Ensure the relay server is reachable at http://127.0.0.1:18792/ (default).

3. Install the extension to a stable path:

   openclaw browser extension install
   openclaw browser extension path
   

4. Chrome → chrome://extensions → enable “Developer mode”.

5. “Load unpacked” → select the path printed above.

6. Pin the extension. Click the icon on a tab to attach/detach.

Options

• Relay port: defaults to 18792.