mcp-chrome
★ 11.8k
vs
open-claude-in-chrome
★ 111
mcp-chrome vs open-claude-in-chrome
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.; open-claude-in-chrome: Open Claude in Chrome is an open-source, unrestricted alternative to the official Claude in Chrome extension. It provides the same 18 MCP tools for browser automation but removes the domain blocklist and supports any Chromium browser. Fully MIT licensed.
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TL;DR
Choose mcp-chrome if…AI-powered web content summarization and diagramming automation
Choose open-claude-in-chrome if…Automate interactions on any website without restrictions (e.g., Tinder, Reddit, Robinhood)
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Side-by-Side Comparison
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Features
mcp-chrome01Chatbot/Model Agnostic
02Uses Your Original Browser Environment
03Fully Local MCP Server
04AI-powered Semantic Search across Tabs
05Comprehensive Suite of 20+ Browser Tools
open-claude-in-chrome01No domain blocklist – navigate to any website
02Supports any Chromium browser (Chrome, Edge, Brave, Arc, Opera, Vivaldi, etc.)
03Open source under MIT license
04Identical 18 MCP tools as the official extension
05Full feature and performance parity
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Use Cases
mcp-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
open-claude-in-chrome↳Automate interactions on any website without restrictions (e.g., Tinder, Reddit, Robinhood)
↳Use any Chromium browser for Claude Code's browser automation
↳Self-host a fully open-source browser automation tool for development and testing
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Best For
mcp-chromeMost PopularTrendingEssential
open-claude-in-chromeTrendingWorkflow AutomationDev Tooling
FAQ
FAQ
What is the difference between mcp-chrome and open-claude-in-chrome?
Both mcp-chrome and open-claude-in-chrome are in the Browser Automation category. mcp-chrome has 11.8k stars, while open-claude-in-chrome has 111 stars.
Which is better, mcp-chrome or open-claude-in-chrome?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose mcp-chrome if AI-powered web content summarization and diagramming automation, and open-claude-in-chrome if Automate interactions on any website without restrictions (e.g., Tinder, Reddit, Robinhood).
Is mcp-chrome free or open source?
Yes, mcp-chrome is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is open-claude-in-chrome free or open source?
Yes, open-claude-in-chrome is open source on GitHub.
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