Comparison
browser-use vs context-mode
Verdict
Pick browser-use when browser-use is primarily Python; context-mode is TypeScript; pick context-mode when context-mode is primarily TypeScript; browser-use is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | browser-use | context-mode |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- browser-use
- Make websites accessible for AI agents. Automate tasks online with ease.
- context-mode
- Context window optimization for AI coding agents. Sandboxes tool output (98% reduction), persists session memory, and enforces routing across 17 platforms via MCP + hooks.
Stars
- browser-use
- 104k
- context-mode
- 19k
Forks
- browser-use
- 11k
- context-mode
- 1.3k
Open issues
- browser-use
- 296
- context-mode
- 69
Language
- browser-use
- Python
- context-mode
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- browser-use
- browser-use is a Python-based toolset that facilitates web task automation and enhances website interaction accessibility for AI agents using browser automation techniques.
- context-mode
- -
Persona
- browser-use
- -
- context-mode
- -
Runtime
- browser-use
- -
- context-mode
- -
License
- browser-use
- The MIT License provides great flexibility and permissiveness for both open-source and proprietary software projects.
- context-mode
- Other
Last pushed
- browser-use
- Jul 11, 2026
- context-mode
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- browser-use
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- context-mode
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- browser-use
- 296
- context-mode
- 69
Owner type
- browser-use
- Organization
- context-mode
- User
Full report
- browser-use
- Trust report
- context-mode
- Trust report
Choose browser-use if…
- browser-use is primarily Python; context-mode is TypeScript.
- License: browser-use is MIT, context-mode is Other.
- Pricing: This tool is provided under the MIT license which means you can use it freely but there are no guarantees or formal support unless included in separate agreements..
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Playwright installation and configuration needed for full functionality..
- Tags unique to browser-use: llm, python, browser-automation, playwright.
- When you need to automate interactions with websites in a straightforward manner, especially if your use case already leverages Playwright under the hood.
When NOT to use browser-use
- Avoid using browser-use if your automation workflow requires features that are exclusive to a different framework or library, such as specific functionalities only available in Selenium, as browseruse
Choose context-mode if…
- context-mode is primarily TypeScript; browser-use is Python.
- License: context-mode is Other, browser-use is MIT.
- Tags unique to context-mode: codex-cli, claude-code-plugins, claude-code-hooks, codex.
When NOT to use context-mode
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (browser-use/browser-use) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (browser-use/browser-use) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (browser-use/browser-use) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (mksglu/context-mode) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (mksglu/context-mode) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (mksglu/context-mode) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 12, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: browser-use 104k · context-mode 19k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between browser-use and context-mode?
- browser-use: Make websites accessible for AI agents. Automate tasks online with ease.. context-mode: Context window optimization for AI coding agents. Sandboxes tool output (98% reduction), persists session memory, and enforces routing across 17 platforms via MCP + hooks.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose browser-use over context-mode?
- Choose browser-use over context-mode when browser-use is primarily Python; context-mode is TypeScript; License: browser-use is MIT, context-mode is Other; Pricing: This tool is provided under the MIT license which means you can use it freely but there are no guarantees or formal support unless included in separate agreements.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Playwright installation and configuration needed for full functionality.; Tags unique to browser-use: llm, python, browser-automation, playwright; When you need to automate interactions with websites in a straightforward manner, especially if your use case already leverages Playwright under the hood.
- When should I choose context-mode over browser-use?
- Choose context-mode over browser-use when context-mode is primarily TypeScript; browser-use is Python; License: context-mode is Other, browser-use is MIT; Tags unique to context-mode: codex-cli, claude-code-plugins, claude-code-hooks, codex.
- When should I avoid browser-use?
- Avoid using browser-use if your automation workflow requires features that are exclusive to a different framework or library, such as specific functionalities only available in Selenium, as browseruse
- When should I avoid context-mode?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is browser-use or context-mode more popular on GitHub?
- browser-use has more GitHub stars (104,191 vs 18,802). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are browser-use and context-mode open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (browser-use: MIT, context-mode: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to browser-use or context-mode?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at browser-use alternatives and context-mode alternatives (browser-use markdown twin, context-mode markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, browser-use or context-mode?
- browser-use: Very active. context-mode: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for browser-use and context-mode?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: browser-use trust report; context-mode trust report.