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open-codex-browser-use logo
open-codex-browser-use
★ 390
vs
open-claude-in-chrome logo
open-claude-in-chrome
★ 255

open-codex-browser-use vs open-claude-in-chrome

open-codex-browser-use: open-browser-use is a browser automation layer that is neutral across agent runtimes. It pairs a browser extension with a CLI, and can be integrated via JavaScript, Python, Go SDKs or CLI. It is an open-source alternative to Codex.app's Chrome Browser Use capability.; 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

open-codex-browser-use logo
open-codex-browser-useBrowser Automation · ★ 390

Automate browser tasks via agent

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open-claude-in-chrome logo
open-claude-in-chromeBrowser Automation · ★ 255

Automate interactions on any website without restrictions (e.g., Tinder, Reddit, Robinhood)

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
open-codex-browser-use logoopen-codex-browser-use
open-claude-in-chrome logoopen-claude-in-chrome
Category
Browser Automation
Browser Automation
Stars
★ 390
★ 255
License
MIT
NOASSERTION
Install Command
brew tap iFurySt/open-browser-use && brew install open-browser-use
git clone https://github.com/noemica-io/open-claude-in-chrome.git cd open-claude-in-chrome/host npm install
Updated
1w ago
1mo ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
ai-agent, ai-agents, browser-automation
ai-agent, anthropic, browser-automation
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Features

open-codex-browser-use logoopen-codex-browser-use
01Browser automation layer
02Agent runtime neutral
03Multi-language SDKs (JS, Python, Go)
04CLI and browser extension
05MCP server support
open-claude-in-chrome logoopen-claude-in-chrome
01No 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
04

Use Cases

open-codex-browser-use logoopen-codex-browser-use
↳Automate browser tasks via agent
↳Retrieve and summarize web content
↳Integrate with code assistants like Codex and Claude Code
open-claude-in-chrome logoopen-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
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between open-codex-browser-use and open-claude-in-chrome?
Both open-codex-browser-use and open-claude-in-chrome are in the Browser Automation category. open-codex-browser-use has 390 stars, while open-claude-in-chrome has 255 stars.
Which is better, open-codex-browser-use or open-claude-in-chrome?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose open-codex-browser-use if Automate browser tasks via agent, and open-claude-in-chrome if Automate interactions on any website without restrictions (e.g., Tinder, Reddit, Robinhood).
Is open-codex-browser-use free or open source?
Yes, open-codex-browser-use 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 (NOASSERTION).
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