Siteglass MCP vs Chrome Devtools MCP

A side-by-side look at the Siteglass MCP and Chrome Devtools MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Siteglass MCP logoSiteglass MCPBrowser Automation · Local subprocess (stdio)Archive any URL to a shareable rrweb/pdf/png snapshot + agent-driven web QA (scan, run E2E flows).51GoodAuth: not declaredChrome Devtools MCP logoChrome Devtools MCPBrowser Automation · Local subprocess (stdio)Chrome DevTools for coding agents65GreatAuth: no auth required

Verdict: choose Siteglass MCP for browser automation work as a local process; choose Chrome Devtools 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?

Siteglass MCP logoChoose Siteglass MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Browser Automation domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You have the keys it needs: SITEGLASS_API_KEY.
  • You want tools like siteglass_scan_local, siteglass_render, siteglass_get_render.
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Chrome Devtools MCP logoChoose Chrome Devtools 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 click, drag, fill.
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Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecSiteglass MCP logoSiteglass MCPChrome Devtools MCP logoChrome Devtools MCP
CategoryBrowser AutomationBrowser Automation
Quality signal51/100 · Good65/100 · Great
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNo auth required
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsSITEGLASS_API_KEYNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars054,093
Directory activity 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 6 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools1056

Tools & capabilities

Siteglass MCP tools 10

  • siteglass_scan_localfree, no-auth** — crawl a local/dev app in a browser on your machine → analyzed findings + report
  • siteglass_renderarchive any public URL → shareable snapshot permalink (rrweb / pdf / png); no CAPTCHA, no signup
  • siteglass_get_renderfetch an archive once its Lightning invoice is paid
  • siteglass_register_siteregister an app URL, get an ownership-proof token
  • siteglass_verify_siteconfirm the token is live (DNS TXT or hosted)
  • siteglass_scancrawl the site → report + findings (first scan free)
  • siteglass_generate_flowsderive executable E2E test flows from a scan
  • siteglass_run_flowrun a flow → per-step pass/fail, screenshots, video, rrweb replay
  • siteglass_set_credentialsgive a test login for authenticated flows
  • siteglass_feedbacksend feedback to the siteglass team

Chrome Devtools MCP tools 56

  • click
  • drag
  • fill
  • fill_form
  • handle_dialog
  • hover
  • press_key
  • type_text
  • upload_file
  • click_at
  • close_page
  • list_pages
  • +44 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.

Siteglass MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-356": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "siteglass-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SITEGLASS_API_KEY": "YOUR_SITEGLASS_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Chrome Devtools MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chrome-devtools-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "chrome-devtools-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Siteglass MCP is categorized under Browser Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Chrome Devtools MCP belongs to Browser Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Siteglass MCP for browser automation work and Chrome Devtools 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.

Siteglass MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Chrome Devtools 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 mcp-356 and chrome-devtools-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Siteglass MCP has a quality signal of 51/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Chrome Devtools MCP has 65/100 (Great) with 6 views, 0 installs and 54,093 GitHub stars.