What is the key difference between Rendex MCP and Aethyn Browser MCP?

Rendex MCP belongs to the Browser Automation category with local stdio execution, while Aethyn Browser MCP belongs to the Browser Automation category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Rendex MCP or Aethyn Browser 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 Rendex MCP and Aethyn Browser MCP free or paid?

Rendex MCP operates under a Freemium model (API Key required). Aethyn Browser MCP operates under a Freemium model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Rendex MCP lists 8 tools with 2 views and 7 GitHub stars. Aethyn Browser MCP lists 10 tools with 2 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Rendex MCP and Aethyn Browser 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Rendex MCP vs Aethyn Browser MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Rendex MCP and Aethyn Browser 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

Rendex MCP

Browser Automation · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Aethyn Browser MCP

Browser Automation · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Rendex MCP if you need specialized Browser Automation tools running via a local process. Choose Aethyn Browser MCP if your workspace requires Browser Automation integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Rendex MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Browser Automation domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: RENDEX_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: watch_create, watch_test, watch_list.

Explore Rendex MCP Details

Choose Aethyn Browser MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Browser Automation domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: AETHYN_USERNAME, AETHYN_PASSWORD, AETHYN_DEFAULT_TIER, AETHYN_HEADLESS, PROXY_HOST, PROXY_PORT, PROXY_USERNAME, PROXY_PASSWORD.
Primary tools included: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Rendex MCP copperline-labs Browser Automation	Aethyn Browser MCP aethynio Browser Automation
Summary	Screenshot, PDF, and HTML rendering API for AI agents. Capture any URL or raw HTML as PNG/JPEG/WebP/PDF with batch processing, geo-targeting, async webhooks, and MCP-native integration. Free tier included.	Drive a local Playwright browser through residential proxies with the agent choosing the exit country/city and holding one sticky identity per task. 10 tools: launch, navigate, accessibility snapshot, click, type, content extraction, exit-IP verification, and per-task identity rotation. Free trial, no card.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Rendex MCP Tools (8)

watch_create

Create a watch (active → captures its baseline now)

watch_test

Dry-run a config first (creates nothing)

watch_list

List your watches

watch_get

Fetch one watch (+ baseline URL)

watch_run

Run a check now (1 credit)

watch_runs

Run history with signed before/after/overlay URLs

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).

Rendex MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "copperline-labs-rendex-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@copperline/rendex-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RENDEX_API_KEY": "YOUR_RENDEX_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Aethyn Browser MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aethynio-aethyn-browser-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "aethyn-browser-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AETHYN_USERNAME": "YOUR_AETHYN_USERNAME_HERE",
        "AETHYN_PASSWORD": "YOUR_AETHYN_PASSWORD_HERE",
        "AETHYN_DEFAULT_TIER": "YOUR_AETHYN_DEFAULT_TIER_HERE",
        "AETHYN_HEADLESS": "YOUR_AETHYN_HEADLESS_HERE",
        "PROXY_HOST": "YOUR_PROXY_HOST_HERE",
        "PROXY_PORT": "YOUR_PROXY_PORT_HERE",
        "PROXY_USERNAME": "YOUR_PROXY_USERNAME_HERE",
        "PROXY_PASSWORD": "YOUR_PROXY_PASSWORD_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Rendex MCP is categorized under Browser Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Aethyn Browser MCP belongs to Browser Automation using local stdio subprocess. Select Rendex MCP when you need capabilities focused on browser automation and Aethyn Browser MCP when you require tools for browser automation.

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