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AgentIndex
Uni-CLI logo
Uni-CLI
★ 232
vs
public-browser logo
public-browser
★ 19

Uni-CLI vs public-browser

Uni-CLI: Uni-CLI is a command-line tool that lets agents search by intent and execute governed commands across websites, apps, local tools, and system capabilities. It returns structured AgentEnvelopes with evidence for agent inspection and repair. The tool supports self-repair, MCP/ACP protocols, and local computer control.; public-browser: Public Browser lets Claude Code, Cursor and any MCP client drive Chrome by talking to it directly over the Chrome DevTools Protocol. The README reports a blind benchmark against agent-browser and highlights fewer tokens, loud failures and support for nested cross-origin iframes and shadow DOM.

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TL;DR

Uni-CLI logo
Uni-CLIBrowser Automation · ★ 232

Search Hacker News frontpage and fetch top stories

Read Uni-CLI full review →
public-browser logo
public-browserMCP Servers · ★ 19

Let a coding agent test a web app in Chrome

Read public-browser full review →
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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
Uni-CLI logoUni-CLI
public-browser logopublic-browser
Category
Browser Automation
MCP Servers
Stars
★ 232
★ 19
License
Apache-2.0
MIT
Install Command
npm install -g @zenalexa/unicli
claude mcp add --scope user public-browser -- npx -y public-browser@latest
Updated
5d ago
1d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
agent-infrastructure, ai-agents, ai-tools
agentic-ai, ai-agent, browser-automation
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Features

Uni-CLI logoUni-CLI
01Search by intent across hundreds of sites
02Execute governed commands with permission profiles
03Self-repair adapters from error envelopes
04Serve tools via MCP and ACP protocols
05Control local apps through native accessibility and CDP
public-browser logopublic-browser
01Direct CDP connection with accessibility-tree element refs
02Selectors that match several elements return candidates instead of failing silently
03Nested cross-origin iframes and shadow DOM
04Node library and Python client that run the same tool handlers without an LLM
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Use Cases

Uni-CLI logoUni-CLI
↳Search Hacker News frontpage and fetch top stories
↳Download and read academic papers from arXiv
↳Control desktop applications like Calculator via CLI
public-browser logopublic-browser
↳Let a coding agent test a web app in Chrome
↳Replace Playwright MCP or Chrome DevTools MCP with a lower-token option
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between Uni-CLI and public-browser?
Both Uni-CLI and public-browser are in the Browser Automation category. Uni-CLI has 232 stars, while public-browser has 19 stars.
Which is better, Uni-CLI or public-browser?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose Uni-CLI if Search Hacker News frontpage and fetch top stories, and public-browser if Let a coding agent test a web app in Chrome.
Is Uni-CLI free or open source?
Yes, Uni-CLI is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
Is public-browser free or open source?
Yes, public-browser is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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