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wmux
★ 433
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byob
★ 143

wmux vs byob

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.; 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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wmuxBrowser Automation · ★ 433

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

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byobBrowser Automation · ★ 143

Reading and summarizing web content (e.g., Twitter, Google results)

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
wmux logowmux
byob logobyob
Category
Browser Automation
Browser Automation
Stars
★ 433
★ 143
License
MIT
MIT
Install Command
irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/openwong2kim/wmux/main/install.ps1 | iex
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wxtsky/byob/main/install.sh | bash
Updated
Today
3w ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
ai-agent, ai-agents, ai-coding
ai-agent, browser-automation, bun
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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
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

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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
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 wmux and byob?
Both wmux and byob are in the Browser Automation category. wmux has 433 stars, while byob has 143 stars.
Which is better, wmux or byob?
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 byob if Reading and summarizing web content (e.g., Twitter, Google results).
Is wmux free or open source?
Yes, wmux is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is byob free or open source?
Yes, byob is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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