Comparison
arcade-mcp vs DeepSeek-V3
Verdict
Pick arcade-mcp when tags unique to arcade-mcp: ai, arcade, arcade-ai, claude; pick DeepSeek-V3 when tags unique to DeepSeek-V3: commercial use, mit license, python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | arcade-mcp | DeepSeek-V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Slowing (318d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No MCP manifest As of 1d · mcp_manifest | No lockfile As of 1d · none |
Tagline
- arcade-mcp
- MCP Server Framework and Tool Development library for building custom capabilities into agents.
- DeepSeek-V3
- Repository lacking description with unspecified content related to AI development.
Stars
- arcade-mcp
- 956
- DeepSeek-V3
- 104k
Forks
- arcade-mcp
- 101
- DeepSeek-V3
- 17k
Open issues
- arcade-mcp
- 19
- DeepSeek-V3
- 248
Language
- arcade-mcp
- Python
- DeepSeek-V3
- Python
Adopt for
- arcade-mcp
- -
- DeepSeek-V3
- DeepSeek-V3 is a Python-based AI development tool, with documentation focused solely on licensing terms for both its codebase and models. It's unclear from the available information what specific features or capabilities
Persona
- arcade-mcp
- -
- DeepSeek-V3
- -
Runtime
- arcade-mcp
- -
- DeepSeek-V3
- -
License
- arcade-mcp
- MIT
- DeepSeek-V3
- MIT
Last pushed
- arcade-mcp
- Jul 10, 2026
- DeepSeek-V3
- Aug 28, 2025
Categories
- arcade-mcp
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, Inference & Serving
- DeepSeek-V3
- Developer Tools, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- arcade-mcp
- Very active (96%)
- DeepSeek-V3
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- arcade-mcp
- 0d
- DeepSeek-V3
- 318d
Open issues (now)
- arcade-mcp
- 19
- DeepSeek-V3
- 248
Security scan
- arcade-mcp
- No MCP manifest
- DeepSeek-V3
- No lockfile
Full report
- arcade-mcp
- Trust report
- DeepSeek-V3
- Trust report
Choose arcade-mcp if…
- Tags unique to arcade-mcp: ai, arcade, arcade-ai, claude.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- More recently updated (last pushed Jul 10, 2026).
When NOT to use arcade-mcp
- 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.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
Choose DeepSeek-V3 if…
- Tags unique to DeepSeek-V3: commercial use, mit license, python.
- - When you need an AI model that allows for commercial usage as DeepSeek-V3 explicitly supports this based on licensing provided.
- More GitHub stars (104k vs 956) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use DeepSeek-V3
- - If detailed documentation and clear feature descriptions are crucial as the repository lacks descriptive content.
- - When you require open-source model details or functionalities other than those related solely to licensing terms.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (ArcadeAI/arcade-mcp) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (ArcadeAI/arcade-mcp) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (ArcadeAI/arcade-mcp) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-V3) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- GitHub forks (deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-V3) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Last push (deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-V3) · observed Aug 28, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: arcade-mcp 956 · DeepSeek-V3 104k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between arcade-mcp and DeepSeek-V3?
- arcade-mcp: MCP Server Framework and Tool Development library for building custom capabilities into agents.. DeepSeek-V3: Repository lacking description with unspecified content related to AI development.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose arcade-mcp over DeepSeek-V3?
- Choose arcade-mcp over DeepSeek-V3 when Tags unique to arcade-mcp: ai, arcade, arcade-ai, claude; Also covers AI Agents; More recently updated (last pushed Jul 10, 2026).
- When should I choose DeepSeek-V3 over arcade-mcp?
- Choose DeepSeek-V3 over arcade-mcp when Tags unique to DeepSeek-V3: commercial use, mit license, python; - When you need an AI model that allows for commercial usage as DeepSeek-V3 explicitly supports this based on licensing provided; More GitHub stars (104k vs 956) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I avoid arcade-mcp?
- 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. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- When should I avoid DeepSeek-V3?
- - If detailed documentation and clear feature descriptions are crucial as the repository lacks descriptive content. - When you require open-source model details or functionalities other than those related solely to licensing terms.
- Is arcade-mcp or DeepSeek-V3 more popular on GitHub?
- DeepSeek-V3 has more GitHub stars (103,904 vs 956). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are arcade-mcp and DeepSeek-V3 open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (arcade-mcp: MIT, DeepSeek-V3: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to arcade-mcp or DeepSeek-V3?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at arcade-mcp alternatives and DeepSeek-V3 alternatives (arcade-mcp markdown twin, DeepSeek-V3 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, arcade-mcp or DeepSeek-V3?
- arcade-mcp: Very active. DeepSeek-V3: 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 arcade-mcp and DeepSeek-V3?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: arcade-mcp trust report; DeepSeek-V3 trust report.