Comparison
mcpc vs mcp-use
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 mcp-use if the MCP framework for AI Agents development supports TypeScript-based development of applications and servers that integrate with ChatGPT and Claude.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | mcpc | mcp-use |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d 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 · Organization 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.
- mcp-use
- MCP framework for AI Agents development
Stars
- mcpc
- 890
- mcp-use
- 11k
Forks
- mcpc
- 88
- mcp-use
- 1.5k
Open issues
- mcpc
- 24
- mcp-use
- 74
Language
- mcpc
- TypeScript
- mcp-use
- TypeScript
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.
- mcp-use
- The MCP framework for AI Agents development supports TypeScript-based development of applications and servers that integrate with ChatGPT and Claude.
Persona
- mcpc
- -
- mcp-use
- -
Runtime
- mcpc
- -
- mcp-use
- -
License
- mcpc
- Apache-2.0
- mcp-use
- MIT
Last pushed
- mcpc
- Sep 19, 2026
- mcp-use
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- mcpc
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- mcp-use
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- mcpc
- 0d
- mcp-use
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- mcpc
- 24
- mcp-use
- 74
Stars delta
- mcpc
- +157 (30d)
- mcp-use
- +282 (30d)
Open issues delta
- mcpc
- +6 (30d)
- mcp-use
- -48 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- mcpc
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-09-13
- mcp-use
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- mcpc
- Trust report
- mcp-use
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · mcpc: Node.js runtime · mcp-use: Node.js runtime
Choose mcpc if…
- License: mcpc is Apache-2.0, mcp-use 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 mcp-use if…
- License: mcp-use is MIT, mcpc is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to mcp-use: agentic-framework, ai, apps-sdk, chatgpt.
- If your project involves building an application or server that needs to be integrated with both ChatGPT and Claude using TypeScript, then mcp-use is tailored for this scenario.
When NOT to use mcp-use
- Do not use if your project requires a different programming language, as mcp-use strictly supports TypeScript.
- Avoid using it when your application does not need integration with ChatGPT and Claude, since the framework is specifically designed for these two platforms.
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 (mcp-use/mcp-use) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (mcp-use/mcp-use) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (mcp-use/mcp-use) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: mcpc 890 · mcp-use 11k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between mcpc and mcp-use?
- mcpc: CLI client for MCP protocol with support for persistent sessions, OAuth, tasks, JSON output, and proxy.. mcp-use: MCP framework for AI Agents development. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose mcpc over mcp-use?
- Choose mcpc over mcp-use when License: mcpc is Apache-2.0, mcp-use 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 mcp-use over mcpc?
- Choose mcp-use over mcpc when License: mcp-use is MIT, mcpc is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to mcp-use: agentic-framework, ai, apps-sdk, chatgpt; If your project involves building an application or server that needs to be integrated with both ChatGPT and Claude using TypeScript, then mcp-use is tailored for this scenario.
- 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 mcp-use?
- Do not use if your project requires a different programming language, as mcp-use strictly supports TypeScript. Avoid using it when your application does not need integration with ChatGPT and Claude, since the framework is specifically designed for these two platforms.
- Is mcpc or mcp-use more popular on GitHub?
- mcp-use has more GitHub stars (10,654 vs 890). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are mcpc and mcp-use open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (mcpc: Apache-2.0, mcp-use: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to mcpc or mcp-use?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at mcpc alternatives and mcp-use alternatives (mcpc markdown twin, mcp-use 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 mcp-use?
- mcpc: Very active. mcp-use: 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 mcp-use?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: mcpc trust report; mcp-use trust report.