Comparison
chrome-devtools-mcp vs simple-chromium-ai
Verdict
Pick chrome-devtools-mcp if chrome-devtools-mcp offers specialized tools for browser-based development and debugging aimed specifically at coding agents using TypeScript; pick simple-chromium-ai if the simple-chromium-ai library offers TypeScript developers a way to run Local Large Language Models directly within Chromium browsers.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | chrome-devtools-mcp | simple-chromium-ai |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Steady (39d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- Developer tools to enhance coding efficiency and debugging capabilities
- simple-chromium-ai
- TypeScript library for executing local LLM in Chromium browsers
Stars
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- 52k
- simple-chromium-ai
- 268
Forks
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- 4.3k
- simple-chromium-ai
- 14
Open issues
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- 117
- simple-chromium-ai
- 11
Language
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- TypeScript
- simple-chromium-ai
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- chrome-devtools-mcp offers specialized tools for browser-based development and debugging aimed specifically at coding agents using TypeScript.
- simple-chromium-ai
- The simple-chromium-ai library offers TypeScript developers a way to run Local Large Language Models directly within Chromium browsers.
Persona
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- -
- simple-chromium-ai
- -
Runtime
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- -
- simple-chromium-ai
- -
License
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- Apache-2.0
- simple-chromium-ai
- MIT
Last pushed
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- Sep 20, 2026
- simple-chromium-ai
- Aug 11, 2026
Categories
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- Developer Tools
- simple-chromium-ai
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- Very active (96%)
- simple-chromium-ai
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- 0d
- simple-chromium-ai
- 39d
Open issues (now)
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- 117
- simple-chromium-ai
- 11
Stars delta
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- +4.7k (30d)
- simple-chromium-ai
- +1 (30d)
Open issues delta
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- +6 (30d)
- simple-chromium-ai
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- Organization
- simple-chromium-ai
- User
Full report
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- Trust report
- simple-chromium-ai
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · chrome-devtools-mcp: Node.js runtime · simple-chromium-ai: Node.js runtime
Choose chrome-devtools-mcp if…
- License: chrome-devtools-mcp is Apache-2.0, simple-chromium-ai is MIT.
- Tags unique to chrome-devtools-mcp: browser, chrome-devtools, debugging, devtools.
- chrome-devtools-mcp ships an MCP server manifest.
- - When your project is heavily dependent on browser interactions and requires advanced debugging capabilities specific to Chrome
When NOT to use chrome-devtools-mcp
- - If your development environment does not revolve around Chrome or if browser compatibility across different browsers is a primary concern
- - When you are working on non-TypeScript projects, as this tool may not provide the same level of utility and customization options
Choose simple-chromium-ai if…
- License: simple-chromium-ai is MIT, chrome-devtools-mcp is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to simple-chromium-ai: browser-extension, chrome-extension, chromium, gemini-nano-in-chrome.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- When you need to integrate local LLM capabilities into web applications that are run in Chromium-based browsers, such as Chrome and Edge.
When NOT to use simple-chromium-ai
- In cases where the application must support a variety of non-Chromium browsers without significant fallback mechanisms for alternative browser engine integration.
- If the development team prioritizes JavaScript over TypeScript and considers the type checking overhead unnecessary or cumbersome.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (ChromeDevTools/chrome-devtools-mcp) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (ChromeDevTools/chrome-devtools-mcp) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (ChromeDevTools/chrome-devtools-mcp) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (kstonekuan/simple-chromium-ai) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (kstonekuan/simple-chromium-ai) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (kstonekuan/simple-chromium-ai) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: chrome-devtools-mcp 52k · simple-chromium-ai 268 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between chrome-devtools-mcp and simple-chromium-ai?
- chrome-devtools-mcp: Developer tools to enhance coding efficiency and debugging capabilities. simple-chromium-ai: TypeScript library for executing local LLM in Chromium browsers. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose chrome-devtools-mcp over simple-chromium-ai?
- Choose chrome-devtools-mcp over simple-chromium-ai when License: chrome-devtools-mcp is Apache-2.0, simple-chromium-ai is MIT; Tags unique to chrome-devtools-mcp: browser, chrome-devtools, debugging, devtools; chrome-devtools-mcp ships an MCP server manifest; - When your project is heavily dependent on browser interactions and requires advanced debugging capabilities specific to Chrome.
- When should I choose simple-chromium-ai over chrome-devtools-mcp?
- Choose simple-chromium-ai over chrome-devtools-mcp when License: simple-chromium-ai is MIT, chrome-devtools-mcp is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to simple-chromium-ai: browser-extension, chrome-extension, chromium, gemini-nano-in-chrome; Also covers LLM Frameworks; When you need to integrate local LLM capabilities into web applications that are run in Chromium-based browsers, such as Chrome and Edge.
- When should I avoid chrome-devtools-mcp?
- - If your development environment does not revolve around Chrome or if browser compatibility across different browsers is a primary concern - When you are working on non-TypeScript projects, as this tool may not provide the same level of utility and customization options
- When should I avoid simple-chromium-ai?
- In cases where the application must support a variety of non-Chromium browsers without significant fallback mechanisms for alternative browser engine integration. If the development team prioritizes JavaScript over TypeScript and considers the type checking overhead unnecessary or cumbersome.
- Is chrome-devtools-mcp or simple-chromium-ai more popular on GitHub?
- chrome-devtools-mcp has more GitHub stars (52,333 vs 268). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are chrome-devtools-mcp and simple-chromium-ai open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (chrome-devtools-mcp: Apache-2.0, simple-chromium-ai: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to chrome-devtools-mcp or simple-chromium-ai?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at chrome-devtools-mcp alternatives and simple-chromium-ai alternatives (chrome-devtools-mcp markdown twin, simple-chromium-ai 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, chrome-devtools-mcp or simple-chromium-ai?
- chrome-devtools-mcp: Very active. simple-chromium-ai: Steady. 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 chrome-devtools-mcp and simple-chromium-ai?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: chrome-devtools-mcp trust report; simple-chromium-ai trust report.