Until now, Muse did its web tasks in a remote browser on Meta's side. Every site it needed meant logging in again inside that browser, so most jobs stalled at the login screen. That changes with Muse from Meta, Meta's official Chrome extension. Install it and Muse lives in Chrome's side panel and takes control of the Chrome on your own computer. It opens tabs in your browser, clicks and types for you, and walks straight into the sites you're already logged into, no fresh login needed.
Image from the extension listing that Meta published on the Chrome Web Store.
What Happened
The big change is where the browser lives. Before, Muse used the remote browser shown in its chat window. You could both drive it, but you had to sign in to every site all over again. Now it works right in your own Chrome, where you're already signed in.
| Remote browser (before) | Your own Chrome (new) | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | On Meta's side, viewed in the chat | Your computer's Chrome |
| Logging in | Sign in again inside the remote browser (saved to a credential vault) | Uses the sites you're already logged into. It doesn't ask for usernames and passwords |
| What it can touch | That built-in browser | Only the group of tabs it opened itself |
| How to watch it | Click "Open browser" to watch | Look at that group of tabs directly |
The store page lists everyday uses, such as filling in a form, comparing prices and waiting for a drop, or following up on a refund for you. When a step involves spending money or sending something, it shows a confirmation first. It only continues after you click Allow (see the checkout confirmation below).
What It Can and Cannot See
According to Meta's Help Center:
- It cannot see: passwords saved in Chrome, your browsing history, or your browser settings. Passwords that appear on a web page are also removed before Muse reads the page.
- It can use: every site you are already logged into. This matters most. If you're logged into your bank or work email, it can get into those too.
- It leaves a trace: whatever it does is tied to you. Expect its visits in your own Chrome history and Google account, and expect them to shape the ads and recommendations you get afterward.
How to Get Started
- Install it from the store page, or just tell Muse in a chat that you want the extension. Then log in to your Muse account.
- Before connecting, log out of any sites you don't want it to touch.
- In Muse's Settings → Permissions, check the default rules for "Web access." Decide which actions must ask you first.
- For the first run, give it a task that only reads and changes nothing. Confirm it follows the rules. Only then hand it tasks that place orders or send messages.
Stopping it is simple. Click the page it's working on, press Esc, or drag the tab out of Muse's group. Control goes back to you. When it finishes a task, it also hands Chrome back on its own. To stop using it for good, uninstall it in Chrome's extension settings.
What It Means for People Who Use AI Agents
Until now, the hardest part of letting an agent handle things online was logging in. You either handed over your account, or the agent got stuck on a login page. Now Muse borrows the login state in your Chrome directly. Chores you couldn't delegate before, like checking an order or changing a setting in a back-office dashboard, can now be handed off. The trade-off is that it can go wherever you can go. So we suggest creating a separate Chrome user profile just for Muse, and logging in only to the few sites you're willing to hand over. This is our suggestion, not a requirement from Meta.
Things to Watch Out For
- It still makes mistakes: Meta says on the store page that Muse may be inaccurate and may take unexpected actions. Keep an eye on it while it works.
- It's brand new: When we checked, the store page had no ratings yet. Features and rules may change.
- We didn't install it to test it. Everything above comes from the store page and Meta's Help Center.
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