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open-claude-in-chrome logo
open-claude-in-chrome
★ 255
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real-browser-mcp logo
real-browser-mcp
★ 57

open-claude-in-chrome vs real-browser-mcp

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.; 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

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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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
open-claude-in-chrome logoopen-claude-in-chrome
real-browser-mcp logoreal-browser-mcp
Category
Browser Automation
Browser Automation
Stars
★ 255
★ 57
License
NOASSERTION
MIT
Install Command
git clone https://github.com/noemica-io/open-claude-in-chrome.git cd open-claude-in-chrome/host npm install
npx real-browser-mcp --setup cursor
Updated
1mo ago
4d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
ai-agent, anthropic, browser-automation
ai, browser-automation, chrome-extension
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Features

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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
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

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↳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
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
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between open-claude-in-chrome and real-browser-mcp?
Both open-claude-in-chrome and real-browser-mcp are in the Browser Automation category. open-claude-in-chrome has 255 stars, while real-browser-mcp has 57 stars.
Which is better, open-claude-in-chrome or real-browser-mcp?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose open-claude-in-chrome if Automate interactions on any website without restrictions (e.g., Tinder, Reddit, Robinhood), and real-browser-mcp if Verify code changes by seeing the actual browser result without re-logging.
Is open-claude-in-chrome free or open source?
Yes, open-claude-in-chrome is open source on GitHub (NOASSERTION).
Is real-browser-mcp free or open source?
Yes, real-browser-mcp is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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