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chrome-devtools-mcp
★ 54.0k
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byob
★ 143

chrome-devtools-mcp vs byob

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.; byob: byob is a local MCP server that lets AI coding tools directly control your real Chrome browser where you're already logged in. It provides a set of tools for reading pages, taking screenshots, clicking, typing, and more, all through a Chrome extension with no cloud costs. Setup takes about 5 minutes.

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TL;DR

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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.
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byobBrowser Automation · ★ 143

Reading and summarizing web content (e.g., Twitter, Google results)

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
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byob logobyob
Category
Browser Automation
Browser Automation
Stars
★ 54.0k
★ 143
License
Apache-2.0
MIT
Install Command
npx -y chrome-devtools-mcp@latest
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wxtsky/byob/main/install.sh | bash
Updated
1d ago
3w ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
Chrome DevTools, AI Assistant, Browser Automation
ai-agent, browser-automation, bun
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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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01Already logged into websites (no cookie copying)
02Passes bot detection (real human browser)
03No cloud costs (free)
04Quick setup (~5 minutes)
05Wide range of tools (read, click, type, screenshot, etc.)
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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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↳Reading and summarizing web content (e.g., Twitter, Google results)
↳Taking screenshots for debugging or saving
↳Automating form filling and clicking
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Best For

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FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between chrome-devtools-mcp and byob?
Both chrome-devtools-mcp and byob are in the Browser Automation category. chrome-devtools-mcp has 54.0k stars, while byob has 143 stars.
Which is better, chrome-devtools-mcp or byob?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose chrome-devtools-mcp if Automating browser interactions for testing or data extraction, and byob if Reading and summarizing web content (e.g., Twitter, Google results).
Is chrome-devtools-mcp free or open source?
Yes, chrome-devtools-mcp is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
Is byob free or open source?
Yes, byob is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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