How an AI agent uses Clear cache and hard reload
Clear the cache for the current origin and hard-reload the page without digging through DevTools.
Updated · T3rnel Browser 1.3.0
What the agent can do
- Clear cache, cookies and site data for the current origin, or just reload with cache disabled.
- Useful when a stale asset, sticky service worker or cached 301 is making the page behave differently from reality.
The tools
| Tool | Risk | Tier |
|---|---|---|
browser_cache_clear | high | Free |
browser_hard_reload | low or high, by arguments | Free |
Calling it over MCP
{ "method": "tools/call", "params": { "name": "browser_cache_clear", "arguments": {} } }Connect a client first: add the MCP Session Bridge. The extension then exposes 97 tools against your signed-in tabs.
Questions
Which tools does Clear cache and hard reload use?
browser_cache_clear, browser_hard_reload.
Is Clear cache and hard reload free?
Yes. Every tool listed here works on the free tier.
Does the agent have to ask before using Clear cache and hard reload?
Each tool has a risk level: browser_cache_clear is high; browser_hard_reload is low or high depending on its arguments. The approval gate is off by default and can be armed in Settings.