Opera introduces Browser Connector, a free feature in Opera One and Opera GX that connects ChatGPT and Claude to live browsing sessions via MCP, giving AI full real-time context of open tabs and page content without manual copying.
Quick Intel
Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] is once again redefining the relationship between browsers and artificial intelligence with the launch of Browser Connector. This new, free feature in Opera One and Opera GX allows users to invite their favorite AI tools — like ChatGPT and Claude — directly into their live browsing sessions via MCP, providing the AI with full, real-time context of open tabs and active content.
Until now, using external AI services required a constant, clunky “person-in-the-middle” routine of recreating context for the AI. Browser Connector eliminates this friction. Whether researching the best LED facemask or working with dozens of open tabs, users no longer need to copy and paste information. The chosen AI can now directly access and read page content, understand open tabs, and take screenshots to analyze images or graphs.
A Commitment to User Choice and Open AI
Beyond the technical upgrade, Browser Connector reinforces Opera’s long-standing advocacy for user choice over ecosystem lock-in.
Mohamed Salah, Senior Director of Product at Opera, said: "With Browser Connector, Opera ensures users aren't bound to a single company's ecosystem, but are instead free to combine the best tools for their specific needs."
Opera remains dedicated to an open AI strategy, having integrated ChatGPT in early 2023, followed by its own multi-LLM AI. The Browser Connector feature simplifies the advanced MCP technology first introduced in Opera Neon, making it accessible for everyone in Opera One and Opera GX.
Availability
Browser Connector is available for free today in Opera One and Opera GX in Early Bird mode — the browsers’ testing environment. To get started, users can head to Settings, search for “AI Services,” and install the Browser Connector feature. They can then connect ChatGPT or Claude to the feature.
About Opera
Opera is a user-centric and innovative software company focused on enabling the best possible internet browsing experience across devices. Hundreds of millions of people use Opera browsers for their unique features on mobile phones and desktop computers. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Opera is publicly listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol OPRA. Download Opera browsers and other Opera products at opera.com.
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