@playwright/mcp vs chrome-devtools-mcp
@playwright/mcp and chrome-devtools-mcp have the same access level (review before use). Choose on features, and apply the same safety steps to either.
| @playwright/mcp | chrome-devtools-mcp | |
|---|---|---|
| Access level | Review before use | Review before use |
| Runs shell commands | — | — |
| Starts other programs | — | Yes |
| Writes or deletes files | — | Yes |
| Reads files | — | Yes |
| Controls a web browser | Yes | Yes |
| Queries a database | — | — |
| Calls internet services | — | Yes |
| Needs API keys or tokens | — | — |
| Tools it offers | — | 40 |
| Code patterns to review | 0 | 4 |
| Downloads last week | 8,572,341 | 2,848,483 |
| Version checked | 0.0.84 | 1.12.0 |
Based on an automated read of each package's published code (never run), checked November 2, 2026. Access level describes what a server can do, not whether it is trustworthy.