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real-browser-mcp
★ 57
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byob
★ 143

real-browser-mcp vs byob

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.; 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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real-browser-mcpBrowser Automation · ★ 57

Verify code changes by seeing the actual browser result without re-logging

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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
real-browser-mcp logoreal-browser-mcp
byob logobyob
Category
Browser Automation
Browser Automation
Stars
★ 57
★ 143
License
MIT
MIT
Install Command
npx real-browser-mcp --setup cursor
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wxtsky/byob/main/install.sh | bash
Updated
4d ago
3w ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
ai, browser-automation, chrome-extension
ai-agent, browser-automation, bun
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Features

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
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

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
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 real-browser-mcp and byob?
Both real-browser-mcp and byob are in the Browser Automation category. real-browser-mcp has 57 stars, while byob has 143 stars.
Which is better, real-browser-mcp or byob?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose real-browser-mcp if Verify code changes by seeing the actual browser result without re-logging, and byob if Reading and summarizing web content (e.g., Twitter, Google results).
Is real-browser-mcp free or open source?
Yes, real-browser-mcp is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is byob free or open source?
Yes, byob is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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