What is the key difference between Browser Mcp and Chrome Devtools Mcp?

Browser Mcp belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Chrome Devtools Mcp belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Browser Mcp or Chrome Devtools Mcp in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Browser Mcp and Chrome Devtools Mcp free or paid?

Browser Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Chrome Devtools Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Browser Mcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Chrome Devtools Mcp lists 56 tools with 0 views and 48,873 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Browser Mcp and Chrome Devtools Mcp together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Browser Mcp or Chrome Devtools Mcp in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Browser Mcp and Chrome Devtools Mcp free to use, or do they require API keys?

Browser Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Chrome Devtools Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Browser Mcp and Chrome Devtools Mcp at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both browser-mcp-2 and chrome-devtools-mcp as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Browser Mcp has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Chrome Devtools Mcp holds a Quality Score of 56 /100 ( Good ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 48,873 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Browser Mcp vs Chrome Devtools Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Browser Mcp and Chrome Devtools Mcp MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Browser Mcp

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Chrome Devtools Mcp

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Browser Mcp if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Chrome Devtools Mcp if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Browser Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Browser Mcp Details

Choose Chrome Devtools Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
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Explore Chrome Devtools Mcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	B Browser Mcp Developer Tools	C Chrome Devtools Mcp Developer Tools
Summary	Hosted real Google Chrome MCP with per-user persistent state. Navigate, click, type, screenshot.	MCP server for Chrome DevTools
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Browser Mcp Tools (0)

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Chrome Devtools Mcp Tools (56)

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Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Browser Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browser-mcp-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "browser-mcp-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Chrome Devtools Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chrome-devtools-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "chrome-devtools-mcp@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Browser Mcp is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Chrome Devtools Mcp belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Browser Mcp when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Chrome Devtools Mcp when you require tools for developer tools.

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