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safari-mcp logo
safari-mcp
★ 223
vs
MCPSafari logo
MCPSafari
★ 61

safari-mcp vs MCPSafari

safari-mcp: Safari MCP is the only MCP server for Safari, providing 80 tools for native browser automation on macOS. It uses your real Safari with all logins and sessions, runs in the background without stealing focus, and has zero dependencies. It reduces CPU usage by ~60% compared to Chrome on Apple Silicon.; MCPSafari: MCPSafari is a native Safari MCP server that gives AI agents full control over Safari on macOS. It provides 23 secure tools for tab management, navigation, page reading, interaction, screenshots, JavaScript execution, and debugging. Built with Swift and a Manifest V3 Safari extension, it offers better performance and privacy than Chrome-based alternatives.

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TL;DR

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safari-mcpBrowser Automation · ★ 223

Automate web tasks with AI agents using real authenticated sessions

Read safari-mcp full review →
MCPSafari logo
MCPSafariBrowser Automation · ★ 61

Give Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI the ability to browse and interact with websites

Read MCPSafari full review →
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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
safari-mcp logosafari-mcp
MCPSafari logoMCPSafari
Category
Browser Automation
Browser Automation
Stars
★ 223
★ 61
License
MIT
MIT
Install Command
npm install -g safari-mcp
brew install --cask epistates/tap/mcp-safari
Updated
3d ago
1w ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
accessibility, ai-agents, ai-tools
accessibility, agentic-ai, ai-agent-tools
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Features

safari-mcp logosafari-mcp
0180 native browser automation tools
02Zero dependencies (no Puppeteer, Playwright, Chrome)
03Uses real Safari with all logins and sessions
04Background operation, no window focus stealing
05Low CPU/heat on Apple Silicon (~60% less than Chrome)
MCPSafari logoMCPSafari
01Smarter element targeting with UID, CSS, text, coordinates, and interactive ranking
02Works flawlessly with complex websites including React forms
03Local and private – runs entirely on your Mac
04Optimized for Apple Silicon with 40-60% less CPU and heat than Chrome
05Seamless integration with Mac-first agent workflows
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Use Cases

safari-mcp logosafari-mcp
↳Automate web tasks with AI agents using real authenticated sessions
↳Web scraping and data extraction without headless browsers
↳Test web applications in a native Safari environment
MCPSafari logoMCPSafari
↳Give Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI the ability to browse and interact with websites
↳Automate web tasks like form filling, navigation, and data extraction
↳Debug or test web pages by inspecting DOM, console, and network traffic
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between safari-mcp and MCPSafari?
Both safari-mcp and MCPSafari are in the Browser Automation category. safari-mcp has 223 stars, while MCPSafari has 61 stars.
Which is better, safari-mcp or MCPSafari?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose safari-mcp if Automate web tasks with AI agents using real authenticated sessions, and MCPSafari if Give Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI the ability to browse and interact with websites.
Is safari-mcp free or open source?
Yes, safari-mcp is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is MCPSafari free or open source?
Yes, MCPSafari is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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