MCP Browser Dev Tools vs Scrcpy MCP
A side-by-side look at the MCP Browser Dev Tools and Scrcpy MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose MCP Browser Dev Tools for browser automation work as a local process; choose Scrcpy 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?
Choose MCP Browser Dev Tools when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Browser Automation domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
browser_status, ensure_browser, launch_browser.
Choose Scrcpy 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
start_session, stop_session, version.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Browser Automation | Browser Automation |
| Quality signal | 53/100 · Good | 69/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | No auth required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 1 | 122 |
| Directory activity | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 6 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 45 | 39 |
| Full listing | View MCP Browser Dev Tools | View Scrcpy MCP |
Tools & capabilities
MCP Browser Dev Tools tools 45
browser_statusensure_browserlaunch_browserlist_tabsnew_tabclose_tabattach_tabdetach_tablist_sessionsnavigatereloadclick- +33 more on the listing page
Scrcpy MCP tools 39
start_sessionStart a scrcpy session for fast input control and screenshots. When a session is active, tap/swipe/text/screenshot are 10-50x faster. Requires scrcpy-server to be installed.stop_sessionStop the active scrcpy session. Tools will fall back to ADB commands.versionReport which scrcpy version is being used by the MCP server. The version always describes the scrcpy-server file the session pushes: it comes from the SCRCPY_SERVER_VERSION environment variable, or from the scrcpy client belonging to the same install as that server, or a built-in default.device_listList all connected Android devices with their serial numbers, state, and modeldevice_infoGet detailed info about a device: model, Android version, screen size, SDK level, battery levelscreen_onWake the device screen (turn screen on)screen_offTurn the device screen offconnect_wifiEnable WiFi ADB and connect to the device wirelessly. Returns the connection address.disconnect_wifiDisconnect from a wireless ADB devicerotate_deviceRotate the device screen (requires active scrcpy session)expand_notificationsExpand the notification panel (requires active scrcpy session)expand_settingsExpand the quick settings panel (requires active scrcpy session)- +27 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.
MCP Browser Dev Tools
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-browser-dev-tools": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-browser-dev-tools"
]
}
}
}
Scrcpy MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"scrcpy-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"scrcpy-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
MCP Browser Dev Tools is categorized under Browser Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Scrcpy MCP belongs to Browser Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick MCP Browser Dev Tools for browser automation work and Scrcpy 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.
MCP Browser Dev Tools has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Scrcpy 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-browser-dev-tools and scrcpy-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, MCP Browser Dev Tools has a quality signal of 53/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars. Scrcpy MCP has 69/100 (Great) with 6 views, 0 installs and 122 GitHub stars.
