Google Chrome has launched an early preview of WebMCP (Web Model Context Protocol) in its Chrome 146 Canary version, marking a significant development in web interactions for AI agents. Jointly developed by engineers at Google and Microsoft under the W3C’s guidance, WebMCP is designed to improve AI agents’ interactions with websites by providing structured access through two APIs: the Declarative API for standard actions and the Imperative API for complex interactions. This browser-based protocol complements existing back-end systems like Anthropic’s MCP by addressing enterprise needs for cost-effective, reliable, and faster development without the need for back-end infrastructure changes. With its focus on enhancing collaborative AI-human workflows, WebMCP aims to reduce inefficiencies of current web scraping methods, setting the stage for a broader industry shift towards standardized AI interactions.
Google debuts WebMCP to enhance AI-agent website interactions
