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tidebreak
★ 32
vs
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public-browser
★ 19

tidebreak vs public-browser

tidebreak: Tidebreak is an Apache-2.0, local-first desktop workspace for AI coding agents and finished work. Code mode takes a Git repository from a task prompt to a reviewed pull request, running Claude Code, Codex CLI, opencode or Grok CLI in isolated Git worktrees.; public-browser: Public Browser lets Claude Code, Cursor and any MCP client drive Chrome by talking to it directly over the Chrome DevTools Protocol. The README reports a blind benchmark against agent-browser and highlights fewer tokens, loud failures and support for nested cross-origin iframes and shadow DOM.

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TL;DR

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tidebreakMCP Servers · ★ 32

Run several coding agents in parallel without branch conflicts

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public-browser logo
public-browserMCP Servers · ★ 19

Let a coding agent test a web app in Chrome

Read public-browser full review →
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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
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public-browser logopublic-browser
Category
MCP Servers
MCP Servers
Stars
★ 32
★ 19
License
Apache-2.0
MIT
Install Command
git clone https://github.com/brightwave-inc/tidebreak.git
claude mcp add --scope user public-browser -- npx -y public-browser@latest
Updated
1d ago
1d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
agentic-ai, ai, ai-agent
agentic-ai, ai-agent, browser-automation
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Features

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01Runs several coding agent CLIs in isolated Git worktrees
02Code mode from task prompt to reviewed pull request, including CI repair
03Turns documents and data into versioned spreadsheets and decks
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01Direct CDP connection with accessibility-tree element refs
02Selectors that match several elements return candidates instead of failing silently
03Nested cross-origin iframes and shadow DOM
04Node library and Python client that run the same tool handlers without an LLM
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Use Cases

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↳Run several coding agents in parallel without branch conflicts
↳Ship reviewed pull requests from a desktop workspace
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↳Let a coding agent test a web app in Chrome
↳Replace Playwright MCP or Chrome DevTools MCP with a lower-token option
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between tidebreak and public-browser?
Both tidebreak and public-browser are in the MCP Servers category. tidebreak has 32 stars, while public-browser has 19 stars.
Which is better, tidebreak or public-browser?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose tidebreak if Run several coding agents in parallel without branch conflicts, and public-browser if Let a coding agent test a web app in Chrome.
Is tidebreak free or open source?
Yes, tidebreak is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
Is public-browser free or open source?
Yes, public-browser is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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