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open-claude-in-chrome logo
open-claude-in-chrome
★ 255
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native-devtools-mcp logo
native-devtools-mcp
★ 139

open-claude-in-chrome vs native-devtools-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.; native-devtools-mcp: native-devtools-mcp gives AI agents direct control over native desktop apps, Chrome/Electron browsers, and Android devices via a single local MCP server. It supports screenshots, OCR, accessibility-driven element lookup, input simulation, window management, CDP, and ADB. Compatible with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and other MCP clients.

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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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native-devtools-mcp logo
native-devtools-mcpVision / Multimodal · ★ 139

Universal app automation via visual screenshots and OCR

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
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native-devtools-mcp logonative-devtools-mcp
Category
Browser Automation
Vision / Multimodal
Stars
★ 255
★ 139
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 -y native-devtools-mcp
Updated
1mo ago
4w ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
ai-agent, anthropic, browser-automation
adb, ai-agent, android
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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
native-devtools-mcp logonative-devtools-mcp
01Computer vision with screenshots and OCR
02Input simulation: click, drag, scroll, type
03Element-precise AX Dispatch on macOS (focus-preserving)
04Browser automation via Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP)
05Android device support via ADB (screenshots, input, uiautomator)
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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
native-devtools-mcp logonative-devtools-mcp
↳Universal app automation via visual screenshots and OCR
↳Precise control of native macOS apps using Accessibility dispatch
↳Automate Chrome and Electron apps via CDP (DOM-level)
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between open-claude-in-chrome and native-devtools-mcp?
Both open-claude-in-chrome and native-devtools-mcp are in the Browser Automation category. open-claude-in-chrome has 255 stars, while native-devtools-mcp has 139 stars.
Which is better, open-claude-in-chrome or native-devtools-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 native-devtools-mcp if Universal app automation via visual screenshots and OCR.
Is open-claude-in-chrome free or open source?
Yes, open-claude-in-chrome is open source on GitHub (NOASSERTION).
Is native-devtools-mcp free or open source?
Yes, native-devtools-mcp is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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