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mcp-chrome
★ 12.5k
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byob
★ 143

mcp-chrome vs byob

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.; 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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mcp-chromeBrowser Automation · ★ 12.5k

AI-powered web content summarization and diagramming automation

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byob logo
byobBrowser Automation · ★ 143

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

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
mcp-chrome logomcp-chrome
byob logobyob
Category
Browser Automation
Browser Automation
Stars
★ 12.5k
★ 143
License
MIT
MIT
Install Command
npm install -g mcp-chrome-bridge
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wxtsky/byob/main/install.sh | bash
Updated
9mo ago
3w ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
Chrome Extension, MCP, AI Automation
ai-agent, browser-automation, bun
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Features

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01Chatbot/Model Agnostic
02Uses Your Original Browser Environment
03Fully Local MCP Server
04AI-powered Semantic Search across Tabs
05Comprehensive Suite of 20+ Browser Tools
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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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↳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
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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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Most PopularEssential
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FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between mcp-chrome and byob?
Both mcp-chrome and byob are in the Browser Automation category. mcp-chrome has 12.5k stars, while byob has 143 stars.
Which is better, mcp-chrome or byob?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose mcp-chrome if AI-powered web content summarization and diagramming automation, and byob if Reading and summarizing web content (e.g., Twitter, Google results).
Is mcp-chrome free or open source?
Yes, mcp-chrome is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is byob free or open source?
Yes, byob is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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