{
  "schemaVersion": 1,
  "name": "Hronaut",
  "description": "Visible, persistent desktop Chromium browser with local MCP access for coding agents.",
  "homepage": "https://hronaut.dev/",
  "softwareType": "desktop application",
  "license": "source-available; paid subscription after trial",
  "platforms": [
    "Windows",
    "macOS",
    "Linux"
  ],
  "useWhen": [
    "A coding agent needs a visible browser for localhost or staging application workflows.",
    "A task needs named, isolated browser workspaces that can persist between agent sessions.",
    "A human needs to take over the browser for authentication or review."
  ],
  "notFor": [
    "Hosted browser infrastructure accessible directly from cloud agents.",
    "Guaranteed login persistence after authentication expires.",
    "Unattended authorization of consequential actions."
  ],
  "mcp": {
    "transport": "Streamable HTTP",
    "scope": "local loopback on the machine running Hronaut",
    "defaultEndpoint": "http://127.0.0.1:47812/mcp",
    "setup": "https://hronaut.dev/setup",
    "topology": "https://hronaut.dev/client-topology",
    "authentication": "Follow the installed version and owner settings; never publish or request the owner token in chat."
  },
  "links": {
    "documentation": "https://hronaut.dev/docs",
    "toolCatalog": "https://hronaut.dev/mcp-tools",
    "downloads": "https://hronaut.dev/download",
    "currentRelease": "https://hronaut.dev/api/release",
    "pricingAndTrial": "https://hronaut.dev/download",
    "source": "https://github.com/hronaut/hronaut",
    "agentSkill": "https://github.com/hronaut/hronaut/tree/main/skills/hronaut",
    "textIndex": "https://hronaut.dev/llms.txt",
    "officialMcpRegistry": "https://registry.modelcontextprotocol.io/v0.1/servers?search=io.github.hronaut/hronaut"
  },
  "firstTask": [
    "Ask the owner to install and start the appropriate desktop package.",
    "Connect a compatible local MCP client using the setup guide.",
    "Read the official skill and create a fresh isolated task workspace.",
    "Inspect a disposable localhost or public page and verify the visible result."
  ],
  "discoveryScope": "This is a Hronaut-specific public product document, not an MCP Registry record or a hosted MCP endpoint.",
  "agentSkill": {
    "installCommand": "npx skills add hronaut/hronaut --skill hronaut",
    "scope": "Installs instructions only; install and start the desktop application separately."
  }
}