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hanzi-browse logo
hanzi-browse
★ 178
vs
byob logo
byob
★ 143

hanzi-browse vs byob

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.; 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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hanzi-browseBrowser Automation · ★ 178

Unsubscribe from marketing emails in Gmail

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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
hanzi-browse logohanzi-browse
byob logobyob
Category
Browser Automation
Browser Automation
Stars
★ 178
★ 143
License
NOASSERTION
MIT
Install Command
npx hanzi-browse setup
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wxtsky/byob/main/install.sh | bash
Updated
6mo ago
3w ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
ai-agent, ai-agents, browser-automation
ai-agent, browser-automation, bun
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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)
byob logobyob
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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↳Unsubscribe from marketing emails in Gmail
↳Apply for jobs on LinkedIn automatically
↳Download bank statements from online banking
byob logobyob
↳Reading and summarizing web content (e.g., Twitter, Google results)
↳Taking screenshots for debugging or saving
↳Automating form filling and clicking
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between hanzi-browse and byob?
Both hanzi-browse and byob are in the Browser Automation category. hanzi-browse has 178 stars, while byob has 143 stars.
Which is better, hanzi-browse or byob?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose hanzi-browse if Unsubscribe from marketing emails in Gmail, and byob if Reading and summarizing web content (e.g., Twitter, Google results).
Is hanzi-browse free or open source?
Yes, hanzi-browse is open source on GitHub (NOASSERTION).
Is byob free or open source?
Yes, byob is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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