MCP Comparison
Compare features, tools, and capabilities of these MCP servers side by side.
Chrome MCP Server
Chrome MCP Server is a Chrome extension-based Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes your Chrome browser functionality to AI assistants like Claude, enabling complex browser automation, content analysis, and semantic search. It leverages your existing Chrome environment, including login states and configurations, to allow large language models and chatbots to control the browser natively without needing to launch a separate automation process. The project emphasizes privacy by remaining fully local and offers capabilities such as cross-tab context, streamable HTTP communication, and a built-in vector database for semantic search and content analysis. As an early-stage project, it includes a growing set of tools for browser control, inspection, and automation, with ongoing development to broaden compatibility and features.
External MCP Server
Neurolink includes an External MCP Server capability, enabling seamless integration with external Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. This feature loads and manages external MCP servers from a dedicated configuration file (.mcp-config.json), enables real JSON-RPC based communication, and supports end-to-end tool execution within the NeuroLink platform. It is designed for multi-provider AI workflows, allowing providers to delegate tool execution to external servers while preserving type safety, robust error handling, and deterministic behavior. The documentation highlights how to configure external MCP servers, register and discover tools, and perform end-to-end tool execution through the CLI, ensuring a production-ready MCP ecosystem.
| Feature | Chrome MCP Server | External MCP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Verified | ||
| Official | ||
| Tools Available | 22 | 5 |
| Has Installation Guide | ||
| Has Examples | ||
| Website | ||
| Source Code |
- get_windows_and_tabs
- chrome_navigate
- chrome_switch_tab
- chrome_close_tabs
- chrome_go_back_or_forward
- chrome_inject_script
- chrome_send_command_to_inject_script
- chrome_screenshot
- chrome_network_capture_start/stop
- chrome_network_debugger_start/stop
- +12 more tools
- readFile
- writeFile
- getCurrentTime
- list_directory
- read_file
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