Comparison
mcpc vs cc-switch
Verdict
Pick mcpc if mcpc is a CLI client for interacting with Model Context Protocol in TypeScript, providing support for persistent sessions, OAuth 2.1, task handling, JSON output, and proxy capabilities; pick cc-switch if cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | mcpc | cc-switch |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No published findings from this source as of 2026-09-13 As of Sep 13, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- mcpc
- CLI client for MCP protocol with support for persistent sessions, OAuth, tasks, JSON output, and proxy.
- cc-switch
- A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents
Stars
- mcpc
- 890
- cc-switch
- 134k
Forks
- mcpc
- 88
- cc-switch
- 9.2k
Open issues
- mcpc
- 24
- cc-switch
- 2.8k
Language
- mcpc
- TypeScript
- cc-switch
- Rust
Adopt for
- mcpc
- mcpc is a CLI client for interacting with Model Context Protocol in TypeScript, providing support for persistent sessions, OAuth 2.1, task handling, JSON output, and proxy capabilities.
- cc-switch
- cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript.
Persona
- mcpc
- -
- cc-switch
- -
Runtime
- mcpc
- -
- cc-switch
- -
License
- mcpc
- Apache-2.0
- cc-switch
- cc-switch is distributed under the MIT License, allowing free modification and distribution as long as copyright notices are retained and changed licenses do not restrict usage.
Last pushed
- mcpc
- Sep 19, 2026
- cc-switch
- Sep 17, 2026
Categories
- mcpc
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- mcpc
- 0d
- cc-switch
- 2d
Open issues (now)
- mcpc
- 24
- cc-switch
- 2.8k
Stars delta
- mcpc
- +157 (30d)
- cc-switch
- +13k (30d)
Open issues delta
- mcpc
- +6 (30d)
- cc-switch
- +687 (30d)
Owner type
- mcpc
- Organization
- cc-switch
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- mcpc
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-09-13
- cc-switch
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- mcpc
- Trust report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · mcpc: Node.js runtime · cc-switch: Node.js runtime
Choose mcpc if…
- mcpc is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust.
- License: mcpc is Apache-2.0, cc-switch is MIT.
- Requirements: Does not require Docker, can be integrated easily within environments without Docker support..
- Tags unique to mcpc: ai-agents, cli, command-line, mcp-client.
- mcpc ships an MCP server manifest.
- If you require a command-line interface compatible with the Model Context Protocol to manage AI agents or workflows involving TypeScript code execution and task handling.
When NOT to use mcpc
- In scenarios that specifically demand a graphical user interface over CLI, as mcpc solely offers terminal-based operations with no GUI alternative.
- If your project strictly uses languages other than TypeScript or has no need for the MCP protocol, considering mcpc's capabilities are built around these.
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; mcpc is TypeScript.
- License: cc-switch is MIT, mcpc is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to cc-switch: claude-code, codex, desktop-app, hermes-agent.
- If you require seamless interaction with multiple AI agents such as Claude Code, Codex, or Gemini CLI in a single interface.
When NOT to use cc-switch
- If you are looking for a web-based or mobile app; cc-switch is strictly desktop-focused.
- Requires manual curation of supported agents, limiting its utility if your primary agent is not included by default.
- You prioritize the use of proprietary tools over open-source solutions.
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 Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (apify/mcpc) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (apify/mcpc) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 13, 2026
- GitHub stars (farion1231/cc-switch) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (farion1231/cc-switch) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (farion1231/cc-switch) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: mcpc 890 · cc-switch 134k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between mcpc and cc-switch?
- mcpc: CLI client for MCP protocol with support for persistent sessions, OAuth, tasks, JSON output, and proxy.. cc-switch: A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose mcpc over cc-switch?
- Choose mcpc over cc-switch when mcpc is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust; License: mcpc is Apache-2.0, cc-switch is MIT; Requirements: Does not require Docker, can be integrated easily within environments without Docker support.; Tags unique to mcpc: ai-agents, cli, command-line, mcp-client; mcpc ships an MCP server manifest; If you require a command-line interface compatible with the Model Context Protocol to manage AI agents or workflows involving TypeScript code execution and task handling.
- When should I choose cc-switch over mcpc?
- Choose cc-switch over mcpc when cc-switch is primarily Rust; mcpc is TypeScript; License: cc-switch is MIT, mcpc is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to cc-switch: claude-code, codex, desktop-app, hermes-agent; If you require seamless interaction with multiple AI agents such as Claude Code, Codex, or Gemini CLI in a single interface.
- When should I avoid mcpc?
- In scenarios that specifically demand a graphical user interface over CLI, as mcpc solely offers terminal-based operations with no GUI alternative. If your project strictly uses languages other than TypeScript or has no need for the MCP protocol, considering mcpc's capabilities are built around these.
- When should I avoid cc-switch?
- If you are looking for a web-based or mobile app; cc-switch is strictly desktop-focused. Requires manual curation of supported agents, limiting its utility if your primary agent is not included by default. You prioritize the use of proprietary tools over open-source solutions.
- Is mcpc or cc-switch more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (133,715 vs 890). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are mcpc and cc-switch open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (mcpc: Apache-2.0, cc-switch: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to mcpc or cc-switch?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at mcpc alternatives and cc-switch alternatives (mcpc markdown twin, cc-switch 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 cc-switch?
- mcpc: Very active. cc-switch: 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 cc-switch?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: mcpc trust report; cc-switch trust report.