Comparison
agno vs MCPControl
Verdict
Pick agno when agno is primarily Python; MCPControl is TypeScript; pick MCPControl when mCPControl is primarily TypeScript; agno is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agno | MCPControl |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Slowing (220d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | 10 low (10 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- agno
- Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.
- MCPControl
- MCP server for Windows OS automation
Stars
- agno
- 41k
- MCPControl
- 328
Forks
- agno
- 5.6k
- MCPControl
- 52
Open issues
- agno
- 1.0k
- MCPControl
- 41
Language
- agno
- Python
- MCPControl
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- agno
- Use agno for a high level of control over your AI agent platform, including 50+ production API endpoints and support for 100+ integrations. Ideal if you need to customize data ownership and permissions.
- MCPControl
- -
Persona
- agno
- -
- MCPControl
- -
Runtime
- agno
- -
- MCPControl
- -
License
- agno
- Apache-2.0
- MCPControl
- MIT
Last pushed
- agno
- Jul 11, 2026
- MCPControl
- Dec 2, 2025
Categories
- agno
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- MCPControl
- Computer Vision, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agno
- Very active (96%)
- MCPControl
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- agno
- 0d
- MCPControl
- 220d
Open issues (now)
- agno
- 1.0k
- MCPControl
- 41
Security scan
- agno
- No lockfile
- MCPControl
- 10 low (10 low)
Full report
- agno
- Trust report
- MCPControl
- Trust report
Choose agno if…
- agno is primarily Python; MCPControl is TypeScript.
- License: agno is Apache-2.0, MCPControl is MIT.
- Tags unique to agno: agents, python, developer-tools, ai-agents.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- Use agno for a high level of control over your AI agent platform, including 50+ production API endpoints and support for 100+ integrations. Ideal if you need to customize data ownership and permissions.
When NOT to use agno
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Choose MCPControl if…
- MCPControl is primarily TypeScript; agno is Python.
- License: MCPControl is MIT, agno is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to MCPControl: windows, ai, os-automation, computer-control.
- Also covers Computer Vision.
- MCPControl ships an MCP server manifest.
When NOT to use MCPControl
- Last GitHub push was 221 days ago (slowing maintenance, Dec 2, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on MCPControl.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (agno-agi/agno) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (agno-agi/agno) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (agno-agi/agno) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (claude-did-this/MCPControl) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (claude-did-this/MCPControl) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (claude-did-this/MCPControl) · observed Dec 2, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agno 41k · MCPControl 328 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agno and MCPControl?
- agno: Build, run, and manage your own agent platform.. MCPControl: MCP server for Windows OS automation. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agno over MCPControl?
- Choose agno over MCPControl when agno is primarily Python; MCPControl is TypeScript; License: agno is Apache-2.0, MCPControl is MIT; Tags unique to agno: agents, python, developer-tools, ai-agents; Also covers AI Agents; Use agno for a high level of control over your AI agent platform, including 50+ production API endpoints and support for 100+ integrations. Ideal if you need to customize data ownership and permissions.
- When should I choose MCPControl over agno?
- Choose MCPControl over agno when MCPControl is primarily TypeScript; agno is Python; License: MCPControl is MIT, agno is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to MCPControl: windows, ai, os-automation, computer-control; Also covers Computer Vision; MCPControl ships an MCP server manifest.
- When should I avoid agno?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- When should I avoid MCPControl?
- Last GitHub push was 221 days ago (slowing maintenance, Dec 2, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on MCPControl. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is agno or MCPControl more popular on GitHub?
- agno has more GitHub stars (41,090 vs 328). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agno and MCPControl open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agno: Apache-2.0, MCPControl: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to agno or MCPControl?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agno alternatives and MCPControl alternatives (agno markdown twin, MCPControl markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, agno or MCPControl?
- agno: Very active. MCPControl: Slowing. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for agno and MCPControl?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agno trust report; MCPControl trust report.