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chrome-devtools-mcp vs WebLibre
chrome-devtools-mcp has 52,197 GitHub stars, 3,990 forks, 109 open issues and last shipped yesterday. WebLibre has 985 stars, 34 forks, 62 open issues and last shipped yesterday. chrome-devtools-mcp leads on adoption by 5,199% (52,197 vs 985 stars). chrome-devtools-mcp is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0; WebLibre is written in Dart under AGPL-3.0. chrome-devtools-mcp has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, WebLibre 3%. WebLibre was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 1 topic tag (browser), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
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 | WebLibre | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 52K | ★ 985 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Written in | TypeScript | Dart |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-17 |
| Forks | ⑂ 4.0K | ⑂ 34 |
| 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 WebLibre if
- You want the WebLibre feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Dart
- You evaluated both and WebLibre 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 WebLibre
WebLibre is a libre, privacy first browser for Android built from scratch on Mozilla's Gecko engine and Mozilla Android Components, aimed at Android users who want familiar everyday browsing without giving up control over how sites, identities, and network connections are separated.
read the full WebLibre overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is chrome-devtools-mcp or WebLibre more popular?
chrome-devtools-mcp has 52,197 GitHub stars and WebLibre has 985. chrome-devtools-mcp has the larger community by that measure.
Are chrome-devtools-mcp and WebLibre free?
Both are open source. chrome-devtools-mcp is licensed under Apache-2.0 and WebLibre under AGPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between chrome-devtools-mcp and WebLibre?
chrome-devtools-mcp is written in TypeScript and WebLibre in Dart. 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 WebLibre?
Choose chrome-devtools-mcp if you want the larger community (52,197 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose WebLibre if its feature set, stack or AGPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.