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open-claude-in-chrome
★ 255
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byob
★ 143

open-claude-in-chrome vs byob

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.; 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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open-claude-in-chromeBrowser Automation · ★ 255

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

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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
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byob logobyob
Category
Browser Automation
Browser Automation
Stars
★ 255
★ 143
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
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wxtsky/byob/main/install.sh | bash
Updated
1mo ago
3w ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
ai-agent, anthropic, browser-automation
ai-agent, browser-automation, bun
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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
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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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↳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
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↳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 open-claude-in-chrome and byob?
Both open-claude-in-chrome and byob are in the Browser Automation category. open-claude-in-chrome has 255 stars, while byob has 143 stars.
Which is better, open-claude-in-chrome or byob?
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 byob if Reading and summarizing web content (e.g., Twitter, Google results).
Is open-claude-in-chrome free or open source?
Yes, open-claude-in-chrome is open source on GitHub (NOASSERTION).
Is byob free or open source?
Yes, byob is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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