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title: "awesome-mcp-servers vs AgentGPT"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers-vs-reworkd-agentgpt"
tools: ["appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers", "reworkd-agentgpt"]
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# awesome-mcp-servers vs AgentGPT

*GraphCanon updated Jul 11, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick awesome-mcp-servers when tags unique to awesome-mcp-servers: awesome, ai, anthropic-claude, tool-use; pick AgentGPT when tags unique to AgentGPT: backend-development, autonomous, cli-setup, frontend-development.

[awesome-mcp-servers](https://github.com/appcypher/awesome-mcp-servers) reports 5.7k GitHub stars, 2.0k forks, and 540 open issues, last pushed May 6, 2026. [AgentGPT](https://agentgpt.reworkd.ai) has 36k stars, 9.3k forks, and 219 open issues, last pushed Apr 29, 2025. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [awesome-mcp-servers's repository](https://github.com/appcypher/awesome-mcp-servers) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT).

| | [awesome-mcp-servers](/tools/appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | Awesome MCP Servers - A curated list of Model Context Protocol servers | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents |
| Stars | 5,679 | 36,264 |
| Forks | 1,953 | 9,303 |
| Open issues | 540 | 219 |
| Language | - | TypeScript |
| Adopt for | - | AgentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer browser-based interactions with their AI projects |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | - | GPL-3.0 |
| Categories | Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [awesome-mcp-servers](/tools/appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintenance | Steady (60%) | Archived (8%) |
| Days since push | 66d | 438d |
| Archived on GitHub | No | Yes |
| Open issues (now) | 540 | 219 |
| Owner type | User | Organization |
| Security scan | No MCP manifest | No lockfile |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) |

## Decision facts: AgentGPT

- **Adopt for:** AgentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer browser-based interactions with their AI projects

## Choose when

### Choose awesome-mcp-servers if…

- Tags unique to awesome-mcp-servers: awesome, ai, anthropic-claude, tool-use.
- More recently updated (last pushed May 6, 2026).

### Choose AgentGPT if…

- Tags unique to AgentGPT: backend-development, autonomous, cli-setup, frontend-development.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI

## When NOT to use awesome-mcp-servers

- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.

## When NOT to use AgentGPT

- Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box
- Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment

## Common questions

### What is the difference between awesome-mcp-servers and AgentGPT?

awesome-mcp-servers: Awesome MCP Servers - A curated list of Model Context Protocol servers. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose awesome-mcp-servers over AgentGPT?

Choose awesome-mcp-servers over AgentGPT when Tags unique to awesome-mcp-servers: awesome, ai, anthropic-claude, tool-use; More recently updated (last pushed May 6, 2026).

### When should I choose AgentGPT over awesome-mcp-servers?

Choose AgentGPT over awesome-mcp-servers when Tags unique to AgentGPT: backend-development, autonomous, cli-setup, frontend-development; Also covers AI Agents; AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI.

### When should I avoid awesome-mcp-servers?

Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.

### When should I avoid AgentGPT?

Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment

### Is awesome-mcp-servers or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub?

AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,264 vs 5,679). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are awesome-mcp-servers and AgentGPT open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.

### Where can I find alternatives to awesome-mcp-servers or AgentGPT?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [awesome-mcp-servers alternatives](/tools/appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([awesome-mcp-servers markdown twin](/tools/appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers/alternatives.md), [AgentGPT markdown twin](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, awesome-mcp-servers or AgentGPT?

awesome-mcp-servers: Steady. AgentGPT: Archived. 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 awesome-mcp-servers and AgentGPT?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [awesome-mcp-servers trust report](/tools/appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=appcypher-awesome-mcp-servers)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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