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mcp-chrome
★ 12.5k
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real-browser-mcp
★ 57

mcp-chrome vs real-browser-mcp

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.; real-browser-mcp: Real Browser MCP bridges AI coding agents to your actual Chrome browser. It uses a Chrome extension and an MCP server to let agents see, interact with, and navigate your existing browser with all your sessions and cookies. No need to launch a separate headless browser; it works with your logged-in state.

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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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real-browser-mcp logo
real-browser-mcpBrowser Automation · ★ 57

Verify code changes by seeing the actual browser result without re-logging

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
mcp-chrome logomcp-chrome
real-browser-mcp logoreal-browser-mcp
Category
Browser Automation
Browser Automation
Stars
★ 12.5k
★ 57
License
MIT
MIT
Install Command
npm install -g mcp-chrome-bridge
npx real-browser-mcp --setup cursor
Updated
9mo ago
4d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
Chrome Extension, MCP, AI Automation
ai, browser-automation, chrome-extension
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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
real-browser-mcp logoreal-browser-mcp
01Uses your existing browser (Chrome) with all sessions and cookies
0218 tools for seeing, interacting, navigating, and debugging
03Works with any MCP-compatible AI client (Cursor, Claude, Windsurf, etc.)
04No data leaves your machine; everything stays local via WebSocket
05Supports multiple Chrome profiles by running separate server instances
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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
real-browser-mcp logoreal-browser-mcp
↳Verify code changes by seeing the actual browser result without re-logging
↳Interact with web apps that require corporate SSO or complex login flows
↳Automate browser testing and debugging with AI assistance
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Best For

mcp-chrome logomcp-chrome
Most PopularEssential
real-browser-mcp logoreal-browser-mcp
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FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between mcp-chrome and real-browser-mcp?
Both mcp-chrome and real-browser-mcp are in the Browser Automation category. mcp-chrome has 12.5k stars, while real-browser-mcp has 57 stars.
Which is better, mcp-chrome or real-browser-mcp?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose mcp-chrome if AI-powered web content summarization and diagramming automation, and real-browser-mcp if Verify code changes by seeing the actual browser result without re-logging.
Is mcp-chrome free or open source?
Yes, mcp-chrome is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is real-browser-mcp free or open source?
Yes, real-browser-mcp is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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