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Use developer tools

Aside includes a command-line interface (CLI), Model Context Protocol (MCP) support, and a browser automation REPL.

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Install the CLI

The developer settings page shows this install command: 
curl -fsSL https://releases.aside.com/install.sh | bash
The settings page can also install, update, or reinstall the CLI directly.

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Run a browser task

Use aside to start a browser agent session from the terminal: 
aside "Open localhost:3000 and run a smoke test"
Use --session to continue an existing session: 
aside --session <session-id> "Continue"

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Use MCP

Use aside mcp to connect Aside to another agent or coding tool as a Model Context Protocol server. 
aside mcp
For clients that support mcp.json, add: 
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aside": {
      "command": "aside",
      "args": ["mcp"]
    }
  }
}
If Developer settings found a concrete CLI path, use that path for command. Aside can install browser automation setup for supported coding tools. Developer settings also describe MCP setup for tools that support mcp.json.

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Use the REPL

Use aside repl for browser automation REPL tasks: 
aside repl "const p = await openTab('https://example.com')"
Use the REPL when you need direct page inspection, screenshots, downloads, or deterministic browser steps.