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

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

How do I install Chrome Devtools Mcp or Harmonyos 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 Chrome Devtools Mcp and Harmonyos free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Chrome Devtools Mcp lists 56 tools with 1 views and 48,873 GitHub stars. Harmonyos lists 7 tools with 1 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Chrome Devtools Mcp and Harmonyos 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 Chrome Devtools Mcp or Harmonyos 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 Chrome Devtools Mcp and Harmonyos free to use, or do they require API keys?

Chrome Devtools Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Harmonyos 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 Chrome Devtools Mcp and Harmonyos at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both chrome-devtools-mcp and harmonyos 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, Chrome Devtools Mcp has a Quality Score of 56 /100 ( Good ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 48,873 GitHub stars. Harmonyos holds a Quality Score of 51 /100 ( Good ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 2 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Chrome Devtools Mcp vs Harmonyos

In-depth architectural comparison of the Chrome Devtools Mcp and Harmonyos 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

Chrome Devtools Mcp

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Harmonyos

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Chrome Devtools Mcp if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Harmonyos 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 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).
Primary tools included: click, drag, fill.

Explore Chrome Devtools Mcp Details

Choose Harmonyos 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).
Primary tools included: harmonyos_list_devices, harmonyos_get_device_info, harmonyos_get_project_info.

Explore Harmonyos Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Chrome Devtools Mcp Developer Tools	H Harmonyos Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server for Chrome DevTools	MCP server for HarmonyOS development - interact with projects, devices, and applications
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

Chrome Devtools Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Harmonyos Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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