ultimate_mcp_server vs real-browser-mcp
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
ultimate_mcp_server by Dicklesworthstone | real-browser-mcp by ofershap | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 149 | ★ 20 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 85 | 43 |
| Official | — | — |
| Categories | AI / LLM ToolsBrowser AutomationFile System | Browser AutomationDeveloper ToolsWeb Scraping |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Last commit | 2 mo ago | this month |
ultimate_mcp_server · Summary
Comprehensive MCP server providing dozens of capabilities for AI agents including LLM delegation, browser automation, document processing, and cognitive memory systems.
real-browser-mcp · Summary
MCP server + Chrome extension enabling AI agents to control real browser sessions with existing logins and cookies.
ultimate_mcp_server · Use cases
- Complex document processing and analysis with OCR and structured data extraction
- Web automation and research across multiple sites with browser control
- Cost-optimized AI workflows through intelligent task delegation between models
real-browser-mcp · Use cases
- AI agents testing and verifying their code changes in real browser environments
- Web automation with existing authenticated sessions
- AI-driven QA testing of web applications without re-authentication
- Cross-browser testing of web applications by AI agents
ultimate_mcp_server · Install
Installation
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/Dicklesworthstone/ultimate_mcp_server.git
cd ultimate_mcp_server- Install dependencies:
pip install -e .- For Claude Desktop integration, add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ultimate-mcp": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "ultimate_mcp_server"],
"env": {
"PYTHONPATH": "."
}
}
}
}- Run the server:
python -m ultimate_mcp_serverreal-browser-mcp · Install
Installation
1. Add the MCP server
**Cursor (one click):** [<img src="https://cursor.com/deeplink/mcp-install-dark.svg" alt="Install in Cursor" height="32" />](cursor://anysphere.cursor-deeplink/mcp/install?name=real-browser&config=eyJjb21tYW5kIjoibnB4IiwiYXJncyI6WyIteSIsInJlYWwtYnJvd3Nlci1tY3AiXX0=)
Or add manually in Cursor Settings > MCP > "Add new MCP server":
{
"mcpServers": {
"real-browser": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "real-browser-mcp"]
}
}
}**Claude Desktop, Windsurf, or other MCP clients:** Edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows). Add the same JSON block.
2. Install the Chrome extension
[<img src="https://developer.chrome.com/static/docs/webstore/branding/image/iNEddTyWiMfLSwFD6qGq.png" alt="Available in the Chrome Web Store" height="58" />](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/real-browser-mcp/fkkimpklpgedomcheiojngaaaicmaidi)
Or load from source:
git clone https://github.com/ofershap/real-browser-mcp.git
cd real-browser-mcp
open chrome://extensions
# Enable Developer mode (toggle in top right)
# Click Load unpacked and select the extension/ folder3. Teach Your Agent
Run one command:
npx real-browser-mcp --setup cursorThis installs agent rules and browser checking commands.