Comparison
mcpc vs oh-my-openagent
Verdict
Pick mcpc when license: mcpc is Apache-2.0, oh-my-openagent is Other; pick oh-my-openagent when license: oh-my-openagent is Other, mcpc is Apache-2.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | mcpc | oh-my-openagent |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- mcpc
- A universal CLI client for MCP. mcpc supports persistent sessions, stdio/HTTP, OAuth 2.1, tasks, JSON output for code mode, proxy for AI sandboxes, x402, and more.
- oh-my-openagent
- A coding agent for complex codebases, supporting multiple AI agents like ChatGPT and Claude.
Stars
- mcpc
- 719
- oh-my-openagent
- 66k
Forks
- mcpc
- 66
- oh-my-openagent
- 5.3k
Open issues
- mcpc
- 11
- oh-my-openagent
- 876
Language
- mcpc
- TypeScript
- oh-my-openagent
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- mcpc
- -
- oh-my-openagent
- Decisive facts about oh-my-openagent.
Persona
- mcpc
- -
- oh-my-openagent
- -
Runtime
- mcpc
- -
- oh-my-openagent
- -
License
- mcpc
- Apache-2.0
- oh-my-openagent
- Other
Last pushed
- mcpc
- Jul 10, 2026
- oh-my-openagent
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- mcpc
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- oh-my-openagent
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- mcpc
- 11
- oh-my-openagent
- 876
Owner type
- mcpc
- Organization
- oh-my-openagent
- User
Security scan
- mcpc
- No MCP manifest
- oh-my-openagent
- No lockfile
Full report
- mcpc
- Trust report
- oh-my-openagent
- Trust report
Choose mcpc if…
- License: mcpc is Apache-2.0, oh-my-openagent is Other.
- Tags unique to mcpc: mcp-client, bash, command-line, code-mode.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (11).
When NOT to use mcpc
- 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 oh-my-openagent if…
- License: oh-my-openagent is Other, mcpc is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to oh-my-openagent: ai, codex, chatgpt, typescript.
- oh-my-openagent ships an MCP server manifest.
- When working with complex codebases and requiring integration with multiple AI systems like Anthropic, ChatGPT, and Claude for better code orchestration and lifecycle hook management.
When NOT to use oh-my-openagent
- When your project is not reliant on AI integration or complex orchestration capabilities. For simpler codebases, its advanced features may be overkill.
- If your development environment does not support TypeScript or if you are exclusively working with Codex CLI and prefer a less integrated solution, opting for another tool could be more suitable since
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (apify/mcpc) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (apify/mcpc) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (apify/mcpc) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (code-yeongyu/oh-my-openagent) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (code-yeongyu/oh-my-openagent) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (code-yeongyu/oh-my-openagent) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: mcpc 719 · oh-my-openagent 66k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between mcpc and oh-my-openagent?
- mcpc: A universal CLI client for MCP. mcpc supports persistent sessions, stdio/HTTP, OAuth 2.1, tasks, JSON output for code mode, proxy for AI sandboxes, x402, and more.. oh-my-openagent: A coding agent for complex codebases, supporting multiple AI agents like ChatGPT and Claude.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose mcpc over oh-my-openagent?
- Choose mcpc over oh-my-openagent when License: mcpc is Apache-2.0, oh-my-openagent is Other; Tags unique to mcpc: mcp-client, bash, command-line, code-mode; Leaner open-issue backlog (11).
- When should I choose oh-my-openagent over mcpc?
- Choose oh-my-openagent over mcpc when License: oh-my-openagent is Other, mcpc is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to oh-my-openagent: ai, codex, chatgpt, typescript; oh-my-openagent ships an MCP server manifest; When working with complex codebases and requiring integration with multiple AI systems like Anthropic, ChatGPT, and Claude for better code orchestration and lifecycle hook management.
- When should I avoid mcpc?
- 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 oh-my-openagent?
- When your project is not reliant on AI integration or complex orchestration capabilities. For simpler codebases, its advanced features may be overkill. If your development environment does not support TypeScript or if you are exclusively working with Codex CLI and prefer a less integrated solution, opting for another tool could be more suitable since
- Is mcpc or oh-my-openagent more popular on GitHub?
- oh-my-openagent has more GitHub stars (65,526 vs 719). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are mcpc and oh-my-openagent open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (mcpc: Apache-2.0, oh-my-openagent: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to mcpc or oh-my-openagent?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at mcpc alternatives and oh-my-openagent alternatives (mcpc markdown twin, oh-my-openagent 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, mcpc or oh-my-openagent?
- mcpc: Very active. oh-my-openagent: Very active. 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 mcpc and oh-my-openagent?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: mcpc trust report; oh-my-openagent trust report.