Google's Chrome team has launched WebMCP in early preview, introducing a new standard for enabling AI agents to interact directly with websites. The initiative addresses the growing need for structured, reliable agent workflows as AI agents become more prevalent in web interactions.

WebMCP introduces two APIs that bridge the gap between websites and browser agents: a Declarative API for standard HTML form actions and an Imperative API for complex JavaScript-driven interactions. By defining these tools, websites can tell agents exactly how to perform tasks like booking flights, filing support tickets, or navigating complex data structures with precision.

This approach eliminates the ambiguity of traditional DOM-based automation, enabling faster and more robust agent workflows. The early preview program offers developers access to documentation and demos, allowing them to make their sites "agent-ready" for use cases ranging from customer support to ecommerce and travel bookings. WebMCP represents a significant step toward standardizing how AI agents interact with web content.