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Collection of APIs and resources for the Google Chrome browser and Chrome platform.

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APIs

Chrome Extensions API

APIs for building Chrome browser extensions.

Chrome DevTools Protocol

Instrument, inspect, debug and profile Chromium, Chrome and other Blink-based browsers.

Chrome Web Store API

API for publishing and managing extensions in the Chrome Web Store.

Chrome Management API

API for managing Chrome browser and Chrome OS devices in enterprise environments.

Chrome User Experience Report API

Access real-world user experience data for popular websites.

Chrome Policy API

API for programmatically viewing and managing Chrome policies assigned to Organizational Units.

Chrome Verified Access API

API to cryptographically verify that ChromeOS clients are genuine and conform to corporate policy.

Google Safe Browsing API

API to check URLs against Google lists of unsafe web resources including phishing and malware sites.

PageSpeed Insights API

API to measure web page performance and receive optimization suggestions using Lighthouse and CrUX data.

Chrome Built-in AI APIs

On-device AI APIs powered by Gemini Nano built into Chrome for text generation, summarization, translation, and more.

Features

Chrome Extensions Manifest V3 platform
Chrome DevTools Protocol for browser automation
Chrome Web Store publishing and management APIs
Enterprise device and policy management
Real user experience metrics (CrUX)
Safe Browsing URL threat detection
PageSpeed Insights performance analysis
Built-in AI APIs (Gemini Nano)
Verified Access for ChromeOS device attestation

Use Cases

Building and publishing Chrome browser extensions
Automating browser testing and debugging
Managing Chrome enterprise deployments at scale
Monitoring web performance with real user metrics
Protecting users from phishing and malware URLs
Running on-device AI inference in the browser
Enforcing Chrome policies across organizational units

Integrations

Google Workspace Admin
Google Cloud
Puppeteer
Playwright
Selenium
BigQuery
Lighthouse
Google Search Console

Semantic Vocabularies

Google Chrome Context

7 classes · 19 properties

JSON-LD

Resources

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LinkedIn
LinkedIn
🌐
DeveloperPortal
DeveloperPortal
📰
Blog
Blog
👥
GitHubOrganization
GitHubOrganization
🔗
X
X
👥
YouTube
YouTube
📜
TermsOfService
TermsOfService
📜
PrivacyPolicy
PrivacyPolicy
📄
ReleaseNotes
ReleaseNotes
📄
ChangeLog
ChangeLog
🟢
StatusPage
StatusPage
🔗
Documentation
Documentation
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Documentation
Documentation
👥
StackOverflow
StackOverflow
🌐
Portal
Portal
🔗
Resources
Resources
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JSONSchema
JSONSchema
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JSONLD
JSONLD

Sources

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name: Google Chrome
description: Collection of APIs and resources for the Google Chrome browser and Chrome platform.
image: https://www.google.com/chrome/static/images/chrome-logo.svg
url: https://www.google.com/chrome/
type: Index
specificationVersion: '0.19'
tags:
  - Browser
  - Chrome Extensions
  - Developer Tools
  - Web Platform
created: '2024'
modified: '2026-05-19'
apis:
  - name: Chrome Extensions API
    description: APIs for building Chrome browser extensions.
    image: https://www.google.com/chrome/static/images/chrome-logo.svg
    humanUrl: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/
    baseUrl: chrome://extensions/
    tags:
      - Add-Ons
      - Browser
      - Extensions
    properties:
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/reference/
      - type: GettingStarted
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/mv3/getstarted/
      - type: CodeExamples
        url: https://github.com/GoogleChrome/chrome-extensions-samples
      - type: APIReference
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/reference/api
      - type: APIReference
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/reference
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/develop/migrate
    contact:
      - type: Support
        url: https://support.google.com/chrome/
  - name: Chrome DevTools Protocol
    description: Instrument, inspect, debug and profile Chromium, Chrome and other Blink-based browsers.
    humanUrl: https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/
    baseUrl: ws://localhost:9222/devtools/browser
    tags:
      - Automation
      - Debugging
      - DevTools
      - Testing
    properties:
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/
      - type: APIReference
        url: https://chromedevtools.github.io/devtools-protocol/tot/
      - type: GitHubRepository
        url: https://github.com/ChromeDevTools/devtools-protocol
      - type: Resources
        url: https://github.com/ChromeDevTools/awesome-chrome-devtools
    contact:
      - type: GitHub Issues
        url: https://github.com/ChromeDevTools/devtools-protocol/issues
  - name: Chrome Web Store API
    description: API for publishing and managing extensions in the Chrome Web Store.
    humanUrl: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/webstore/
    baseUrl: https://www.googleapis.com/chromewebstore/v1.1/
    tags:
      - Distribution
      - Publishing
      - Web Store
    properties:
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/webstore/using_webstore_api/
      - type: APIReference
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/webstore/webstore_api/items/
      - type: Console
        url: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/devconsole
      - type: Authentication
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/webstore/using_webstore_api/#beforeyoubegin
      - type: APIReference
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/webstore/api/reference/rest
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/webstore/using-api
      - type: Blog
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/blog/cws-api-v2
    contact:
      - type: Support
        url: https://support.google.com/chrome_webstore/
  - name: Chrome Management API
    description: API for managing Chrome browser and Chrome OS devices in enterprise environments.
    humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/chrome/management
    baseUrl: https://chromemanagement.googleapis.com/
    tags:
      - Administration
      - Device Management
      - Enterprise
    properties:
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developers.google.com/chrome/management/reference/rest
      - type: OpenAPI
        url: openapi/google-chrome-management-api-openapi.json
      - type: APIReference
        url: https://developers.google.com/chrome/management/reference/rest/v1/customers.apps
      - type: Console
        url: https://admin.google.com/
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developers.google.com/chrome/management/guides/telemetry_api
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developers.google.com/chrome/management/guides/reports_api
      - type: CodeExamples
        url: https://developers.google.com/chrome/management/guides/samples_telemetryapi
      - type: CodeExamples
        url: https://developers.google.com/chrome/management/guides/samples_reportsapi
      - type: GitHubRepository
        url: https://github.com/google/ChromeBrowserEnterprise
    contact:
      - type: Support
        url: https://support.google.com/chrome/a/
  - name: Chrome User Experience Report API
    description: Access real-world user experience data for popular websites.
    humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/web/tools/chrome-user-experience-report
    baseUrl: https://chromeuxreport.googleapis.com/
    tags:
      - Analytics
      - Metrics
      - Performance
      - User Experience
    properties:
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developers.google.com/web/tools/chrome-user-experience-report/api/reference
      - type: APIReference
        url: https://developers.google.com/web/tools/chrome-user-experience-report/api/reference/rest
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developers.google.com/web/tools/chrome-user-experience-report/bigquery/getting-started
      - type: Resources
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/crux/methodology/tools
    contact:
      - type: Support
        url: https://support.google.com/webmasters/
  - name: Chrome Policy API
    description: API for programmatically viewing and managing Chrome policies assigned to Organizational Units.
    humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/chrome/policy
    baseUrl: https://chromepolicy.googleapis.com/
    tags:
      - Administration
      - Chrome OS
      - Enterprise
      - Policies
    properties:
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developers.google.com/chrome/policy
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developers.google.com/chrome/policy/guides/overview
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developers.google.com/chrome/policy/guides/policy-schemas
      - type: GettingStarted
        url: https://developers.google.com/chrome/policy/guides/setup
      - type: CodeExamples
        url: https://developers.google.com/chrome/policy/guides/samples
    contact:
      - type: Support
        url: https://support.google.com/chrome/a/
  - name: Chrome Verified Access API
    description: API to cryptographically verify that ChromeOS clients are genuine and conform to corporate policy.
    humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/chrome/verified-access
    baseUrl: https://verifiedaccess.googleapis.com/
    tags:
      - Chrome OS
      - Enterprise
      - Security
      - Verification
    properties:
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developers.google.com/chrome/verified-access
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developers.google.com/chrome/verified-access/developer-guide
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developers.google.com/chrome/verified-access/overview
    contact:
      - type: Support
        url: https://support.google.com/chrome/a/
  - name: Google Safe Browsing API
    description: API to check URLs against Google lists of unsafe web resources including phishing and malware sites.
    humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/safe-browsing
    baseUrl: https://safebrowsing.googleapis.com/
    tags:
      - Malware
      - Phishing
      - Security
      - URL Checking
    properties:
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developers.google.com/safe-browsing
      - type: APIReference
        url: https://developers.google.com/safe-browsing/reference/rest
      - type: GettingStarted
        url: https://developers.google.com/safe-browsing/v4/get-started
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developers.google.com/safe-browsing/v4/lookup-api
      - type: GitHubRepository
        url: https://github.com/google/safebrowsing
    contact:
      - type: Support
        url: https://safebrowsing.google.com/
  - name: PageSpeed Insights API
    description: API to measure web page performance and receive optimization suggestions using Lighthouse and CrUX data.
    humanUrl: https://developers.google.com/speed/docs/insights/v5/about
    baseUrl: https://pagespeedonline.googleapis.com/
    tags:
      - Analytics
      - Lighthouse
      - Optimization
      - Performance
    properties:
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developers.google.com/speed/docs/insights/rest
      - type: APIReference
        url: https://developers.google.com/speed/docs/insights/v5/reference
      - type: GettingStarted
        url: https://developers.google.com/speed/docs/insights/v5/get-started
    contact:
      - type: Support
        url: https://support.google.com/webmasters/
  - name: Chrome Built-in AI APIs
    description: >-
      On-device AI APIs powered by Gemini Nano built into Chrome for text generation, summarization, translation, and
      more.
    humanUrl: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/ai/built-in
    baseUrl: chrome://flags/#optimization-guide-on-device-model
    tags:
      - AI
      - Gemini Nano
      - Machine Learning
      - On-Device AI
    properties:
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/ai/built-in
      - type: APIReference
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/ai/built-in-apis
      - type: GettingStarted
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/ai/get-started
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/ai/prompt-api
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/ai/summarizer-api
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/ai/writer-api
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/ai/rewriter-api
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/ai/language-detection
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/ai/proofreader-api
    contact:
      - type: Support
        url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/ai/built-in
maintainers:
  - FN: Kin Lane
    email: [email protected]
    url: https://apievangelist.com/
common:
  - type: LinkedIn
    url: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/google-chrome
  - type: DeveloperPortal
    url: https://developer.chrome.com/
  - type: Blog
    url: https://developer.chrome.com/blog/
  - type: GitHubOrganization
    url: https://github.com/GoogleChrome
  - type: X
    url: https://twitter.com/ChromiumDev
  - type: YouTube
    url: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoogleChromeDevelopers
  - type: TermsOfService
    url: https://developers.google.com/terms
  - type: PrivacyPolicy
    url: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  - type: ReleaseNotes
    url: https://developer.chrome.com/release-notes
  - type: ChangeLog
    url: https://developer.chrome.com/new
  - type: StatusPage
    url: https://chromestatus.com/
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developer.chrome.com/origintrials/
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/web-platform/origin-trials
  - type: StackOverflow
    url: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/google-chrome-extension
  - type: Portal
    url: https://chromeenterprise.google/
  - type: Resources
    url: https://source.chromium.org/chromium
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/google-chrome-extension-manifest-schema.json
  - type: JSONLD
    url: json-ld/google-chrome-context.jsonld
  - type: Features
    data:
      - Chrome Extensions Manifest V3 platform
      - Chrome DevTools Protocol for browser automation
      - Chrome Web Store publishing and management APIs
      - Enterprise device and policy management
      - Real user experience metrics (CrUX)
      - Safe Browsing URL threat detection
      - PageSpeed Insights performance analysis
      - Built-in AI APIs (Gemini Nano)
      - Verified Access for ChromeOS device attestation
  - type: UseCases
    data:
      - Building and publishing Chrome browser extensions
      - Automating browser testing and debugging
      - Managing Chrome enterprise deployments at scale
      - Monitoring web performance with real user metrics
      - Protecting users from phishing and malware URLs
      - Running on-device AI inference in the browser
      - Enforcing Chrome policies across organizational units
  - type: Integrations
    data:
      - Google Workspace Admin
      - Google Cloud
      - Puppeteer
      - Playwright
      - Selenium
      - BigQuery
      - Lighthouse
      - Google Search Console