Comparison
chrome-devtools-mcp vs code-mode
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 code-mode if code-mode is a TypeScript library designed to enable AI agents to interact with MCP and UTCP tools through code execution.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | chrome-devtools-mcp | code-mode |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Steady (38d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- code-mode
- Plug-and-play library enabling agents to call MCP and UTCP tools via code execution
Stars
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- 48k
- code-mode
- 1.5k
Forks
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- 3.2k
- code-mode
- 98
Open issues
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- 111
- code-mode
- 3
Language
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- TypeScript
- code-mode
- 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.
- code-mode
- Code-mode is a TypeScript library designed to enable AI agents to interact with MCP and UTCP tools through code execution.
Persona
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- -
- code-mode
- -
Runtime
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- -
- code-mode
- -
License
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- Apache-2.0
- code-mode
- The MPL-2.0 license applies to Code-mode, offering flexibility while requiring that any changes made to the code are accessible under similar licensing terms.
Last pushed
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- Jul 24, 2026
- code-mode
- Jun 18, 2026
Categories
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- Developer Tools
- code-mode
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- Very active (96%)
- code-mode
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- 1d
- code-mode
- 38d
Open issues (now)
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- 111
- code-mode
- 3
Full report
- chrome-devtools-mcp
- Trust report
- code-mode
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · chrome-devtools-mcp: Node.js runtime · code-mode: Node.js runtime
Choose chrome-devtools-mcp if…
- License: chrome-devtools-mcp is Apache-2.0, code-mode is MPL-2.0.
- Tags unique to chrome-devtools-mcp: browser, chrome, chrome-devtools, debugging.
- 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 code-mode if…
- License: code-mode is MPL-2.0, chrome-devtools-mcp is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: Code-mode is free and open-source under the MPL-2.0 license. Potential premium features or support may be offered by contributors..
- Requirements: A TypeScript runtime environment is necessary to use Code-mode.; Compatibility with current AI agents and tools that follow the MCP and UTCP protocols may be required..
- Tags unique to code-mode: ai-agents, codemode, model-context-protocol, toolchain.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- Use Code-mode when you need seamless integration between AI agents and specific tool protocols like MCP and UTCP via code-based interactions.
When NOT to use code-mode
- Avoid Code-mode if your project does not require interaction with MCP or UTCP tools as integration may offer less value.
- Do not use Code-mode if another programming language is required for your project, as it exclusively supports TypeScript.
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 Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (ChromeDevTools/chrome-devtools-mcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Last push (ChromeDevTools/chrome-devtools-mcp) · observed Jul 24, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (universal-tool-calling-protocol/code-mode) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- GitHub forks (universal-tool-calling-protocol/code-mode) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Last push (universal-tool-calling-protocol/code-mode) · observed Jun 18, 2026
- License file (MPL-2.0) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 12, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: chrome-devtools-mcp 48k · code-mode 1.5k (synced Jul 26, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between chrome-devtools-mcp and code-mode?
- chrome-devtools-mcp: Developer tools to enhance coding efficiency and debugging capabilities. code-mode: Plug-and-play library enabling agents to call MCP and UTCP tools via code execution. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose chrome-devtools-mcp over code-mode?
- Choose chrome-devtools-mcp over code-mode when License: chrome-devtools-mcp is Apache-2.0, code-mode is MPL-2.0; Tags unique to chrome-devtools-mcp: browser, chrome, chrome-devtools, debugging; 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 code-mode over chrome-devtools-mcp?
- Choose code-mode over chrome-devtools-mcp when License: code-mode is MPL-2.0, chrome-devtools-mcp is Apache-2.0; Pricing: Code-mode is free and open-source under the MPL-2.0 license. Potential premium features or support may be offered by contributors.; Requirements: A TypeScript runtime environment is necessary to use Code-mode.; Compatibility with current AI agents and tools that follow the MCP and UTCP protocols may be required.; Tags unique to code-mode: ai-agents, codemode, model-context-protocol, toolchain; Also covers AI Agents; Use Code-mode when you need seamless integration between AI agents and specific tool protocols like MCP and UTCP via code-based interactions.
- 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 code-mode?
- Avoid Code-mode if your project does not require interaction with MCP or UTCP tools as integration may offer less value. Do not use Code-mode if another programming language is required for your project, as it exclusively supports TypeScript.
- Is chrome-devtools-mcp or code-mode more popular on GitHub?
- chrome-devtools-mcp has more GitHub stars (47,594 vs 1,519). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are chrome-devtools-mcp and code-mode open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (chrome-devtools-mcp: Apache-2.0, code-mode: MPL-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to chrome-devtools-mcp or code-mode?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at chrome-devtools-mcp alternatives and code-mode alternatives (chrome-devtools-mcp markdown twin, code-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, chrome-devtools-mcp or code-mode?
- chrome-devtools-mcp: Very active. code-mode: 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 code-mode?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: chrome-devtools-mcp trust report; code-mode trust report.