mcp
★ 7.2k
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chrome-devtools-mcp
★ 54.3k
mcp vs chrome-devtools-mcp
mcp: Browser MCP is an MCP server and Chrome extension that enables AI applications like VS Code, Claude, and Cursor to automate your browser. It performs automation locally, leveraging your existing browser profile for speed, privacy, and stealth.; chrome-devtools-mcp: chrome-devtools-mcp enables AI coding assistants like Gemini, Claude, and Copilot to interact with a live Chrome browser via the Model-Context-Protocol (MCP). It grants AI full access to Chrome DevTools for reliable automation, deep debugging, and detailed performance insights.
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TL;DR
mcpBrowser Automation · ★ 7.2k
AI-driven web task automation
chrome-devtools-mcpBrowser Automation · ★ 54.3k
When to choose:
- You want an agent to record a Chrome performance trace and get insights from it; the README lists performance_start_trace, performance_stop_trace and performance_analyze_insight.
- You need to inspect network requests, console messages and screenshots of a page while debugging it.
- You want the agent to attach to a Chrome you already have running, using --browser-url, --ws-endpoint or --autoConnect (Chrome 144+).
When to skip:
- You need Firefox or Safari: the project is built on Chrome DevTools and targets Chrome.
- You want a general-purpose automation or test runner across browsers; Playwright MCP is the closer fit.
- You cannot run Node.js 20.19 or newer, which the README lists as a requirement.
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Side-by-Side Comparison
Field
mcpchrome-devtools-mcpCategory
Browser Automation
Browser Automation
Stars
★ 7.2k
★ 54.3k
License
Apache-2.0
Apache-2.0
Install Command
git clone https://github.com/BrowserMCP/mcp.git
npx -y chrome-devtools-mcp@latest
Updated
1d ago
1d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Tags
Browser Automation, AI, Chrome Extension
Chrome DevTools, AI Assistant, Browser Automation
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Features
mcp01Fast: Automation happens locally on your machine, resulting in better performance without network latency.
02Private: Since automation happens locally, your browser activity stays on your device and isn't sent to remote servers.
03Logged In: Uses your existing browser profile, keeping you logged into all your services.
04Stealth: Avoids basic bot detection and CAPTCHAs by using your real browser fingerprint.
chrome-devtools-mcp01Get performance insights using Chrome DevTools
02Advanced browser debugging (network, screenshots, console)
03Reliable automation using Puppeteer
04Input automation (click, drag, fill, etc.)
05Navigation automation (new page, navigate, wait for, etc.)
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Use Cases
mcp↳AI-driven web task automation
↳Integrating AI applications with browser interactions
↳Bypassing bot detection in automated browsing
chrome-devtools-mcp↳Automating browser interactions for testing or data extraction
↳Debugging web applications by analyzing network requests and console messages
↳Analyzing website performance by recording traces and extracting insights
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Best For
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FAQ
FAQ
What is the difference between mcp and chrome-devtools-mcp?
Both mcp and chrome-devtools-mcp are in the Browser Automation category. mcp has 7.2k stars, while chrome-devtools-mcp has 54.3k stars.
Which is better, mcp or chrome-devtools-mcp?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose mcp if AI-driven web task automation, and chrome-devtools-mcp if Automating browser interactions for testing or data extraction.
Is mcp free or open source?
Yes, mcp is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
Is chrome-devtools-mcp free or open source?
Yes, chrome-devtools-mcp is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
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