Devtools Browser vs Cline
Devtools Browser and Cline are both browser automation MCP servers. Cline scores higher (94 vs 82 out of 100). Cline has more GitHub stars (71k), and Devtools Browser was updated more recently (yesterday). The table compares them side by side.
| Devtools Browser | Cline | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82 / 100 | 94 / 100 |
| What it does | Minimalist Adwaita web browser for GJS — shared BrowserCore + native Adw shell + a devtools extension so an agent can drive and inspect web apps over MCP | Autonomous coding agent CLI - capable of creating/editing files, running commands, using the browser, and more |
| Publisher | Verified: npm:@gjsify | Verified: npm:cline |
| Grades | Maintenance A, Licence A, Quality C | Maintenance A, Licence A, Quality A |
| npm downloads a week | 1,231 | 44,260 |
| Runs | Local | Local |
| Works with | Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, VS Code, Windsurf | Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, VS Code, Windsurf |
| GitHub stars | 24 | 70,704 |
| Last commit | 20 Oct 2026 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Licence | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Listed since | 20 Oct 2026 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Install Devtools Browser | Install Cline |
Questions
Is Devtools Browser or Cline more popular?
Cline has more GitHub stars: 70,704.
Can I use Devtools Browser and Cline together?
Yes. AI assistants can load several MCP servers at once. Install both and the assistant picks the right one for each task.