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safari-mcp logo
safari-mcp
★ 223
vs
open-codex-browser-use logo
open-codex-browser-use
★ 390

safari-mcp vs open-codex-browser-use

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.; open-codex-browser-use: open-browser-use is a browser automation layer that is neutral across agent runtimes. It pairs a browser extension with a CLI, and can be integrated via JavaScript, Python, Go SDKs or CLI. It is an open-source alternative to Codex.app's Chrome Browser Use capability.

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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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open-codex-browser-use logo
open-codex-browser-useBrowser Automation · ★ 390

Automate browser tasks via agent

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
safari-mcp logosafari-mcp
open-codex-browser-use logoopen-codex-browser-use
Category
Browser Automation
Browser Automation
Stars
★ 223
★ 390
License
MIT
MIT
Install Command
npm install -g safari-mcp
brew tap iFurySt/open-browser-use && brew install open-browser-use
Updated
4d ago
1w ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
accessibility, ai-agents, ai-tools
ai-agent, ai-agents, browser-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)
open-codex-browser-use logoopen-codex-browser-use
01Browser automation layer
02Agent runtime neutral
03Multi-language SDKs (JS, Python, Go)
04CLI and browser extension
05MCP server support
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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
open-codex-browser-use logoopen-codex-browser-use
↳Automate browser tasks via agent
↳Retrieve and summarize web content
↳Integrate with code assistants like Codex and Claude Code
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between safari-mcp and open-codex-browser-use?
Both safari-mcp and open-codex-browser-use are in the Browser Automation category. safari-mcp has 223 stars, while open-codex-browser-use has 390 stars.
Which is better, safari-mcp or open-codex-browser-use?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose safari-mcp if Automate web tasks with AI agents using real authenticated sessions, and open-codex-browser-use if Automate browser tasks via agent.
Is safari-mcp free or open source?
Yes, safari-mcp is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is open-codex-browser-use free or open source?
Yes, open-codex-browser-use is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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