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chrome-devtools-mcp vs WebChat
chrome-devtools-mcp has 52,197 GitHub stars, 3,990 forks, 109 open issues and last shipped yesterday. WebChat has 2,569 stars, 206 forks, 23 open issues and last shipped 5 days ago. chrome-devtools-mcp leads on adoption by 1,932% (52,197 vs 2,569 stars). chrome-devtools-mcp is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0; WebChat is written in TypeScript under MIT. chrome-devtools-mcp has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, WebChat 8%. 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 | WebChat | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 52K | ★ 2.6K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Written in | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-13 |
| Forks | ⑂ 4.0K | ⑂ 206 |
| 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 WebChat if
- You want the WebChat feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and WebChat 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 WebChat
WebChat is a decentralized browser extension, published under the MIT licence, that lets visitors of the same website chat anonymously with each other, and it is aimed at anyone who wants to talk with whoever happens to be on the page they are reading without creating an account or leaving the site.
read the full WebChat overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is chrome-devtools-mcp or WebChat more popular?
chrome-devtools-mcp has 52,197 GitHub stars and WebChat has 2,569. chrome-devtools-mcp has the larger community by that measure.
Are chrome-devtools-mcp and WebChat free?
Both are open source. chrome-devtools-mcp is licensed under Apache-2.0 and WebChat under MIT. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between chrome-devtools-mcp and WebChat?
chrome-devtools-mcp is written in TypeScript and WebChat 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 WebChat?
Choose chrome-devtools-mcp if you want the larger community (52,197 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose WebChat if its feature set, stack or MIT licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.