mcp
★ 6.6k
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open-claude-in-chrome
★ 111
mcp vs open-claude-in-chrome
mcp: Browser MCP is an MCP server and Chrome extension that enables AI applications like VS Code, Claude, and Cursor to automate your browser. It performs automation locally, leveraging your existing browser profile for speed, privacy, and stealth.; open-claude-in-chrome: Open Claude in Chrome is an open-source, unrestricted alternative to the official Claude in Chrome extension. It provides the same 18 MCP tools for browser automation but removes the domain blocklist and supports any Chromium browser. Fully MIT licensed.
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TL;DR
Choose mcp if…AI-driven web task automation
Choose open-claude-in-chrome if…Automate interactions on any website without restrictions (e.g., Tinder, Reddit, Robinhood)
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Side-by-Side Comparison
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Features
mcp01Fast: Automation happens locally on your machine, resulting in better performance without network latency.
02Private: Since automation happens locally, your browser activity stays on your device and isn't sent to remote servers.
03Logged In: Uses your existing browser profile, keeping you logged into all your services.
04Stealth: Avoids basic bot detection and CAPTCHAs by using your real browser fingerprint.
open-claude-in-chrome01No domain blocklist – navigate to any website
02Supports any Chromium browser (Chrome, Edge, Brave, Arc, Opera, Vivaldi, etc.)
03Open source under MIT license
04Identical 18 MCP tools as the official extension
05Full feature and performance parity
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Use Cases
mcp↳AI-driven web task automation
↳Integrating AI applications with browser interactions
↳Bypassing bot detection in automated browsing
open-claude-in-chrome↳Automate interactions on any website without restrictions (e.g., Tinder, Reddit, Robinhood)
↳Use any Chromium browser for Claude Code's browser automation
↳Self-host a fully open-source browser automation tool for development and testing
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Best For
mcpTrendingEssential
open-claude-in-chromeTrendingWorkflow AutomationDev Tooling
FAQ
FAQ
What is the difference between mcp and open-claude-in-chrome?
Both mcp and open-claude-in-chrome are in the Browser Automation category. mcp has 6.6k stars, while open-claude-in-chrome has 111 stars.
Which is better, mcp or open-claude-in-chrome?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose mcp if AI-driven web task automation, and open-claude-in-chrome if Automate interactions on any website without restrictions (e.g., Tinder, Reddit, Robinhood).
Is mcp free or open source?
Yes, mcp is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
Is open-claude-in-chrome free or open source?
Yes, open-claude-in-chrome is open source on GitHub.
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