CDPM vs Real Browser MCP
A side-by-side look at the CDPM and Real Browser MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
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CDPMBrowser Automation · Local subprocess (stdio)Shares numbered, logged-in Chrome instances over CDP across multiple Claude Code sessions, with per-tab command queues. Local stdio server.60GoodAuth: no auth requiredVerdict: choose CDPM for browser automation work as a local process; choose Real Browser MCP for browser automation as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
CChoose CDPM when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Browser Automation domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
browser_status, browser_launch, browser_close.
Choose Real Browser MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Browser Automation domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
browser_navigate, browser_click, browser_type.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | C CDPM | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Browser Automation | Browser Automation |
| Quality signal | 60/100 · Good | 68/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | No auth required |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 2 | 56 |
| Directory activity | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 5 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 28 | 18 |
| Full listing | View CDPM | View Real Browser MCP |
Tools & capabilities
CDPM tools 28
browser_statusLive slots, tabs, openers, last actions, summaries, dialogsbrowser_launchStart a slot — only when the user asks; no `slot` = lowest free; `slots` (list) or `count` start several at once, lowest first; `url` / `urls` open a start page right away. Window or headless is the user's choice: if they didn't say, Claude asks first (without `headless`, a closed slot is not start…browser_closeClose gracefully (profile kept)browser_tabsList / open in background (returns ID) / close / bring to front (only when the user wants)browser_snapshotAccessibility text with refs; `page`, `find`, `refbrowser_textReadable text (main/article first, or one `ref`), paginatedbrowser_screenshotVisible area as PNG, background tabs included; no full-page capturebrowser_navigateWaits for load; slow servers are reported as "still loading", not as errorsbrowser_clickReal mouse click; reports covering elements, new tabs, form-validation failuresbrowser_typeReal key events per character (`clear`, `submit`, `fast`); verifies the value and does not press Enter for `submit` if the value differs (the site rejected or reformatted the input); date/time inputs are set after format validationbrowser_fillFill several inputs on one page in order, then optionally `submit` ("Enter" or a button ref); stops at the first failure, page change, dialog or a field whose value differs from what was typed (nothing is submitted then)browser_dialogAccept or dismiss an open alert/confirm/prompt/beforeunload (`text` for prompt). Claude decides from the message- +16 more on the listing page
Real Browser MCP tools 18
browser_navigateNavigate to a URL in the active browser tabbrowser_clickClick an element on the page using a ref from snapshot or a CSS selectorbrowser_typeType text into an input elementbrowser_scrollScroll the page or an element. Supports pixel offsets, scrolling to elements, and named positions (top/bottom). Works with virtual scroll containers used by social media sites.browser_press_keyPress a keyboard key or combination (Enter, Escape, Tab, ArrowDown, etc). Supports modifiers like Ctrl+A, Cmd+C.browser_waitWait for a condition: element to appear, element to disappear, or a fixed delay. Useful for SPAs and dynamic content.browser_snapshotGet an accessibility tree snapshot of the page. Returns element refs you can use with click, type, and other tools. Use compact mode (default) for smaller output - only interactive elements.browser_screenshotCapture a screenshot of the visible page areabrowser_consoleRead console messages (log, warn, error) from the browserbrowser_networkRead network requests made by the page. Filter by URL pattern.browser_tabsManage browser tabs: list, create, close, or focusbrowser_findFind elements on the page using natural language (e.g. "login button", "search input"). Returns refs you can use with click/type.- +6 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
CDPM
{
"mcpServers": {
"igelharine-cdpm": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"cdpm-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Real Browser MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"ofershap-real-browser-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"real-browser-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
CDPM is categorized under Browser Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Real Browser MCP belongs to Browser Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick CDPM for browser automation work and Real Browser MCP for browser automation.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
CDPM is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Real Browser MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add igelharine-cdpm and ofershap-real-browser-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, CDPM has a quality signal of 60/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 2 GitHub stars. Real Browser MCP has 68/100 (Great) with 5 views, 0 installs and 56 GitHub stars.
