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chrome-devtools-mcp vs NooBox
chrome-devtools-mcp has 52,222 GitHub stars, 4,037 forks, 109 open issues and last shipped yesterday. NooBox has 524 stars, 54 forks, 37 open issues and last shipped 10 months ago. chrome-devtools-mcp leads on adoption by 9,866% (52,222 vs 524 stars). chrome-devtools-mcp is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0; NooBox is written in TypeScript under GPL-3.0. chrome-devtools-mcp has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, NooBox 10%. chrome-devtools-mcp was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| chrome-devtools-mcp | NooBox | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 52K | ★ 524 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Written in | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-09-18 | 2025-11-21 |
| Forks | ⑂ 4.0K | ⑂ 54 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick chrome-devtools-mcp if
- You weight community size — 52K stars and counting
- You want the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick NooBox if
- You want the NooBox feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the GPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and NooBox fits your workflow better
About chrome-devtools-mcp
chrome devtools mcp is an Apache 2.0 TypeScript Model Context Protocol server, distributed on npm, that gives coding agents such as Claude, Cursor, Copilot and Antigravity control over and visibility into a live Chrome browser through the full Chrome DevTools toolset.
read the full chrome-devtools-mcp overview →
About NooBox
NooBox is a GPL 3.0 Chrome extension, written in TypeScript and React, that bundles reverse image search, bulk image extraction, timed page refresh and HTML5 video control into one toolbar download for people who want those utilities without installing several separate extensions.
read the full NooBox overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is chrome-devtools-mcp or NooBox more popular?
chrome-devtools-mcp has 52,222 GitHub stars and NooBox has 524. chrome-devtools-mcp has the larger community by that measure.
Are chrome-devtools-mcp and NooBox free?
Both are open source. chrome-devtools-mcp is licensed under Apache-2.0 and NooBox under GPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between chrome-devtools-mcp and NooBox?
chrome-devtools-mcp is written in TypeScript and NooBox in TypeScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, chrome-devtools-mcp or NooBox?
Choose chrome-devtools-mcp if you want the larger community (52,222 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose NooBox if its feature set, stack or GPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.