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wmux
★ 434
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public-browser
★ 19

wmux vs public-browser

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.; 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

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wmuxBrowser Automation · ★ 434

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

Read wmux full review →
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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
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public-browser logopublic-browser
Category
Browser Automation
MCP Servers
Stars
★ 434
★ 19
License
MIT
MIT
Install Command
irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/openwong2kim/wmux/main/install.ps1 | iex
claude mcp add --scope user public-browser -- npx -y public-browser@latest
Updated
1d ago
1d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
ai-agent, ai-agents, ai-coding
agentic-ai, ai-agent, browser-automation
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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
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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

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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
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↳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 wmux and public-browser?
Both wmux and public-browser are in the Browser Automation category. wmux has 434 stars, while public-browser has 19 stars.
Which is better, wmux or public-browser?
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 public-browser if Let a coding agent test a web app in Chrome.
Is wmux free or open source?
Yes, wmux is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is public-browser free or open source?
Yes, public-browser is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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