What is the key difference between MCP Session Bridge and Browser Agent?

MCP Session Bridge belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Browser Agent belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Session Bridge or Browser Agent 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 MCP Session Bridge and Browser Agent free or paid?

MCP Session Bridge operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Browser Agent operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Session Bridge lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Browser Agent lists 1 tools with 0 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Session Bridge and Browser Agent 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

MCP Session Bridge vs Browser Agent

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Session Bridge and Browser Agent 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

MCP Session Bridge

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 33/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Browser Agent

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Session Bridge if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Browser Agent 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 MCP Session Bridge 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 MCP Session Bridge Details

Choose Browser Agent 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).
Primary tools included: browser-agent.

Explore Browser Agent Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M MCP Session Bridge Developer Tools	B Browser Agent Developer Tools
Summary	Drive a browser you are already signed into, or a standalone automation browser.	MCP server for browser automation with AI agent
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Session Bridge Tools (0)

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

Browser Agent Tools (1)

browser-agent

Run a task in Chrome browser with AI and automation capabilities.

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).

MCP Session Bridge Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-session-bridge": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-session-bridge"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Browser Agent Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browser-agent": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "runbook-ai-mcp@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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