chrome-devtools-mcp
★ 54.0k
vs
cdpilot
★ 32
chrome-devtools-mcp vs cdpilot
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.; 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
chrome-devtools-mcpBrowser Automation · ★ 54.0k
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.
cdpilotBrowser Automation · ★ 32
Browser automation for AI agents (Claude, GPT, Gemini)
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Side-by-Side Comparison
Field
chrome-devtools-mcpcdpilotCategory
Browser Automation
Browser Automation
Stars
★ 54.0k
★ 32
License
Apache-2.0
MIT
Install Command
npx -y chrome-devtools-mcp@latest
npm i -g cdpilot
Updated
2d ago
1w ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Tags
Chrome DevTools, AI Assistant, Browser Automation
ai-agent, assertions, automation
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Features
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.)
cdpilot01Zero 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
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
cdpilot↳Browser automation for AI agents (Claude, GPT, Gemini)
↳Automated testing and web scraping
↳Performance monitoring and debugging
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Best For
chrome-devtools-mcpMost PopularEssentialTrending
cdpilot—
FAQ
FAQ
What is the difference between chrome-devtools-mcp and cdpilot?
Both chrome-devtools-mcp and cdpilot are in the Browser Automation category. chrome-devtools-mcp has 54.0k stars, while cdpilot has 32 stars.
Which is better, chrome-devtools-mcp or cdpilot?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose chrome-devtools-mcp if Automating browser interactions for testing or data extraction, and cdpilot if Browser automation for AI agents (Claude, GPT, Gemini).
Is chrome-devtools-mcp free or open source?
Yes, chrome-devtools-mcp is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
Is cdpilot free or open source?
Yes, cdpilot is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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