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mcp-chrome
★ 12.5k
vs
kernel-mcp-server logo
kernel-mcp-server
★ 37

mcp-chrome vs kernel-mcp-server

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.; kernel-mcp-server: Kernel MCP Server bridges AI assistants with the Kernel platform, enabling deployment of apps, headless Chromium browser automation, monitoring, and more. It supports OAuth 2.0 authentication and is fully managed with an open-source codebase. Users can use the cloud-hosted endpoint or run locally.

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TL;DR

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mcp-chromeBrowser Automation · ★ 12.5k

AI-powered web content summarization and diagramming automation

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kernel-mcp-server logo
kernel-mcp-serverBrowser Automation · ★ 37

AI coding workflows: preview local changes in a cloud browser via tunnel

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
mcp-chrome logomcp-chrome
kernel-mcp-server logokernel-mcp-server
Category
Browser Automation
Browser Automation
Stars
★ 12.5k
★ 37
License
MIT
MIT
Install Command
npm install -g mcp-chrome-bridge
claude mcp add --transport http kernel https://mcp.onkernel.com/mcp
Updated
9mo ago
2d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
Chrome Extension, MCP, AI Automation
ai-agents, browser-automation, cloud-browser
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Features

mcp-chrome logomcp-chrome
01Chatbot/Model Agnostic
02Uses Your Original Browser Environment
03Fully Local MCP Server
04AI-powered Semantic Search across Tabs
05Comprehensive Suite of 20+ Browser Tools
kernel-mcp-server logokernel-mcp-server
01Deploy and manage Kernel apps in the cloud
02Launch and control headless Chromium sessions for web automation
03Execute arbitrary Playwright code against live browsers with video replay
04Monitor deployments and track invocations
05Search Kernel documentation and inject context
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Use Cases

mcp-chrome logomcp-chrome
↳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
kernel-mcp-server logokernel-mcp-server
↳AI coding workflows: preview local changes in a cloud browser via tunnel
↳Web scraping and automation: run Playwright scripts to extract data
↳Debugging browser sessions: attach debug prompts and diagnose issues
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Best For

mcp-chrome logomcp-chrome
Most PopularEssential
kernel-mcp-server logokernel-mcp-server
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FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between mcp-chrome and kernel-mcp-server?
Both mcp-chrome and kernel-mcp-server are in the Browser Automation category. mcp-chrome has 12.5k stars, while kernel-mcp-server has 37 stars.
Which is better, mcp-chrome or kernel-mcp-server?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose mcp-chrome if AI-powered web content summarization and diagramming automation, and kernel-mcp-server if AI coding workflows: preview local changes in a cloud browser via tunnel.
Is mcp-chrome free or open source?
Yes, mcp-chrome is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is kernel-mcp-server free or open source?
Yes, kernel-mcp-server is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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