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chrome-devtools-mcp
★ 54.3k
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mcp-chrome
★ 12.5k

chrome-devtools-mcp vs mcp-chrome

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.; 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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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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mcp-chromeBrowser Automation · ★ 12.5k

AI-powered web content summarization and diagramming automation

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
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mcp-chrome logomcp-chrome
Category
Browser Automation
Browser Automation
Stars
★ 54.3k
★ 12.5k
License
Apache-2.0
MIT
Install Command
npx -y chrome-devtools-mcp@latest
npm install -g mcp-chrome-bridge
Updated
1d ago
9mo ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
Chrome DevTools, AI Assistant, Browser Automation
Chrome Extension, MCP, AI Automation
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Features

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01Get 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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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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↳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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↳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 chrome-devtools-mcp and mcp-chrome?
Both chrome-devtools-mcp and mcp-chrome are in the Browser Automation category. chrome-devtools-mcp has 54.3k stars, while mcp-chrome has 12.5k stars.
Which is better, chrome-devtools-mcp or mcp-chrome?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose chrome-devtools-mcp if Automating browser interactions for testing or data extraction, and mcp-chrome if AI-powered web content summarization and diagramming automation.
Is chrome-devtools-mcp free or open source?
Yes, chrome-devtools-mcp is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
Is mcp-chrome free or open source?
Yes, mcp-chrome is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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