What is the key difference between DLBrowser and Pagewatch?

DLBrowser belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Pagewatch belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install DLBrowser or Pagewatch 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 DLBrowser and Pagewatch free or paid?

DLBrowser operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Pagewatch operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

DLBrowser lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Pagewatch lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both DLBrowser and Pagewatch 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 DLBrowser or Pagewatch 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 DLBrowser and Pagewatch free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both dlbrowser and pagewatch-2 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, DLBrowser has a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars. Pagewatch holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

DLBrowser vs Pagewatch

In-depth architectural comparison of the DLBrowser and Pagewatch 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

DLBrowser

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Pagewatch

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose DLBrowser if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Pagewatch 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 DLBrowser 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 DLBrowser Details

Choose Pagewatch 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 Pagewatch Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D DLBrowser Developer Tools	P Pagewatch Developer Tools
Summary	Self-healing web access for AI agents — recovers through bot blocks, captchas and JS pages.	Read a URL as clean markdown, screenshot a website, url to PDF. Web access for agents, no signup.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

DLBrowser Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Pagewatch Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

DLBrowser Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Pagewatch Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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