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safari-mcp
★ 223
vs
mcp-chrome logo
mcp-chrome
★ 12.5k

safari-mcp vs mcp-chrome

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.; mcp-chrome: Chrome MCP Server transforms your Chrome browser into an AI-controlled automation tool by exposing its functionality via the Model Context Protocol. It allows LLMs and AI assistants like Claude to interact with your browser, leveraging your existing user habits and login states for complex tasks.

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TL;DR

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safari-mcpBrowser Automation · ★ 223

Automate web tasks with AI agents using real authenticated sessions

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mcp-chrome logo
mcp-chromeBrowser Automation · ★ 12.5k

AI-powered web content summarization and diagramming automation

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
safari-mcp logosafari-mcp
mcp-chrome logomcp-chrome
Category
Browser Automation
Browser Automation
Stars
★ 223
★ 12.5k
License
MIT
MIT
Install Command
npm install -g safari-mcp
npm install -g mcp-chrome-bridge
Updated
3d ago
9mo ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
accessibility, ai-agents, ai-tools
Chrome Extension, MCP, AI Automation
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Features

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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)
mcp-chrome logomcp-chrome
01Chatbot/Model Agnostic
02Uses Your Original Browser Environment
03Fully Local MCP Server
04AI-powered Semantic Search across Tabs
05Comprehensive Suite of 20+ Browser Tools
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Use Cases

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↳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
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↳AI-powered web content summarization and diagramming automation
↳Automated webpage style modification and script injection by AI
↳Intelligent management and analysis of browser data including network requests, history, and bookmarks
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Best For

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FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between safari-mcp and mcp-chrome?
Both safari-mcp and mcp-chrome are in the Browser Automation category. safari-mcp has 223 stars, while mcp-chrome has 12.5k stars.
Which is better, safari-mcp or mcp-chrome?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose safari-mcp if Automate web tasks with AI agents using real authenticated sessions, and mcp-chrome if AI-powered web content summarization and diagramming automation.
Is safari-mcp free or open source?
Yes, safari-mcp is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is mcp-chrome free or open source?
Yes, mcp-chrome is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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