MCP Comparison
Compare features, tools, and capabilities of these MCP servers side by side.
MarkItDown MCP
MarkItDown-MCP is a lightweight MCP (Model Context Protocol) server provided as the markitdown-mcp package. It exposes a STDIO, Streamable HTTP, and SSE MCP server designed for calling MarkItDown to convert content to Markdown. The package focuses on simplicity and accessibility, enabling you to run the MCP server locally via a simple CLI, or in Docker for containerized workflows, with integration options for Claude Desktop. The core capability is exposed through a single tool, convert_to_markdown(uri), which accepts a URI in http:, https:, file:, or data: schemes to fetch content and convert it to Markdown. This MCP server is easy to install with pip and can be used in various transport modes, including STDIO and HTTP/SSE, making it a flexible choice for automations and integrations.
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.
| Feature | MarkItDown MCP | Chrome MCP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Verified | ||
| Official | ||
| Tools Available | 2 | 22 |
| Has Installation Guide | ||
| Has Examples | ||
| Website | ||
| Source Code |
- convert_to_markdown(uri)
- mcpinspector
- 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
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