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wmux
★ 433
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native-devtools-mcp
★ 139

wmux vs native-devtools-mcp

wmux: wmux is a native Windows terminal multiplexer with browser automation and MCP server integration, enabling AI agents like Claude Code to control browsers and terminals in split panes. It persists sessions across restarts and provides activity detection and notifications.; 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

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wmuxBrowser Automation · ★ 433

Run multiple AI coding agents (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI) simultaneously in split terminals

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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
★ 433
★ 139
License
MIT
MIT
Install Command
irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/openwong2kim/wmux/main/install.ps1 | iex
npx -y native-devtools-mcp
Updated
Today
4w ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
ai-agent, ai-agents, ai-coding
adb, ai-agent, android
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Features

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01Native Windows terminal multiplexing with split panes, tabs, and workspaces
02Built-in browser automation via Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP) for clicking, filling, screenshots, and JS execution
03Automatic MCP integration with Claude Code for terminal and browser control
04Session persistence across app restarts and system reboots
05Activity detection with taskbar flash and toast notifications
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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↳Run multiple AI coding agents (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI) simultaneously in split terminals
↳AI agent autonomously controls a browser to perform web tasks like searching and form filling
↳Monitor and manage long-running AI agent tasks with session persistence and notifications
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 wmux and native-devtools-mcp?
Both wmux and native-devtools-mcp are in the Browser Automation category. wmux has 433 stars, while native-devtools-mcp has 139 stars.
Which is better, wmux or native-devtools-mcp?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose wmux if Run multiple AI coding agents (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI) simultaneously in split terminals, and native-devtools-mcp if Universal app automation via visual screenshots and OCR.
Is wmux free or open source?
Yes, wmux is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is native-devtools-mcp free or open source?
Yes, native-devtools-mcp is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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