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safari-mcp logo
safari-mcp
★ 223
vs
cdpilot logo
cdpilot
★ 32

safari-mcp vs cdpilot

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.; cdpilot: cdpilot is a zero-dependency CLI tool for browser automation via Chrome DevTools Protocol. It supports 40+ commands, AI agent integration through MCP, and provides isolated browser sessions. No Puppeteer, Playwright, or Selenium required.

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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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cdpilot logo
cdpilotBrowser Automation · ★ 32

Browser automation for AI agents (Claude, GPT, Gemini)

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
safari-mcp logosafari-mcp
cdpilot logocdpilot
Category
Browser Automation
Browser Automation
Stars
★ 223
★ 32
License
MIT
MIT
Install Command
npm install -g safari-mcp
npm i -g cdpilot
Updated
3d ago
6d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
accessibility, ai-agents, ai-tools
ai-agent, assertions, 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)
cdpilot logocdpilot
01Zero dependencies and zero configuration
0240+ commands for navigation, interaction, debugging, and more
03AI-agent friendly with MCP support
04Isolated browser sessions per project
05Workload-aware automatic browser selection
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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
cdpilot logocdpilot
↳Browser automation for AI agents (Claude, GPT, Gemini)
↳Automated testing and web scraping
↳Performance monitoring and debugging
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between safari-mcp and cdpilot?
Both safari-mcp and cdpilot are in the Browser Automation category. safari-mcp has 223 stars, while cdpilot has 32 stars.
Which is better, safari-mcp or cdpilot?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose safari-mcp if Automate web tasks with AI agents using real authenticated sessions, and cdpilot if Browser automation for AI agents (Claude, GPT, Gemini).
Is safari-mcp free or open source?
Yes, safari-mcp is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is cdpilot free or open source?
Yes, cdpilot is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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