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hanzi-browse
★ 178
vs
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public-browser
★ 19

hanzi-browse vs public-browser

hanzi-browse: Hanzi Browse provides 24 site playbooks as hints for LLM-based browsing agents, helping them handle complex real-world websites. It offers two modes: as a browser sub-agent for coding agents or as a REST API/SDK for product integration. The tool automatically configures MCP for multiple AI agents and requires only an npx command to set up.; public-browser: Public Browser lets Claude Code, Cursor and any MCP client drive Chrome by talking to it directly over the Chrome DevTools Protocol. The README reports a blind benchmark against agent-browser and highlights fewer tokens, loud failures and support for nested cross-origin iframes and shadow DOM.

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TL;DR

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hanzi-browseBrowser Automation · ★ 178

Unsubscribe from marketing emails in Gmail

Read hanzi-browse full review →
public-browser logo
public-browserMCP Servers · ★ 19

Let a coding agent test a web app in Chrome

Read public-browser full review →
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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
hanzi-browse logohanzi-browse
public-browser logopublic-browser
Category
Browser Automation
MCP Servers
Stars
★ 178
★ 19
License
NOASSERTION
MIT
Install Command
npx hanzi-browse setup
claude mcp add --scope user public-browser -- npx -y public-browser@latest
Updated
6mo ago
1d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
ai-agent, ai-agents, browser-automation
agentic-ai, ai-agent, browser-automation
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Features

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0124 site playbooks as hints for LLMs, not brittle scripts
02Two installation paths: agent sub-agent or product SDK/API
03Automatic MCP configuration for 10+ AI coding agents
04Managed (pay-per-task) or BYOM (free forever) AI execution
05Skills and free tools for common workflows (e.g., X marketing, LinkedIn prospector)
public-browser logopublic-browser
01Direct CDP connection with accessibility-tree element refs
02Selectors that match several elements return candidates instead of failing silently
03Nested cross-origin iframes and shadow DOM
04Node library and Python client that run the same tool handlers without an LLM
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Use Cases

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↳Unsubscribe from marketing emails in Gmail
↳Apply for jobs on LinkedIn automatically
↳Download bank statements from online banking
public-browser logopublic-browser
↳Let a coding agent test a web app in Chrome
↳Replace Playwright MCP or Chrome DevTools MCP with a lower-token option
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between hanzi-browse and public-browser?
Both hanzi-browse and public-browser are in the Browser Automation category. hanzi-browse has 178 stars, while public-browser has 19 stars.
Which is better, hanzi-browse or public-browser?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose hanzi-browse if Unsubscribe from marketing emails in Gmail, and public-browser if Let a coding agent test a web app in Chrome.
Is hanzi-browse free or open source?
Yes, hanzi-browse is open source on GitHub (NOASSERTION).
Is public-browser free or open source?
Yes, public-browser is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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