Comparison
mcp vs Agent-Reach
Verdict
Pick mcp when license: mcp is Apache-2.0, Agent-Reach is MIT; pick Agent-Reach when license: Agent-Reach is MIT, mcp is Apache-2.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | mcp | Agent-Reach |
|---|---|---|
| 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 MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- mcp
- Open source MCP Servers for AWS
- Agent-Reach
- Give your AI agent eyes to see the entire internet. Read & search Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, GitHub, Bilibili, XiaoHongShu — one CLI, zero API fees.
Stars
- mcp
- 9.4k
- Agent-Reach
- 55k
Forks
- mcp
- 1.6k
- Agent-Reach
- 4.5k
Open issues
- mcp
- 831
- Agent-Reach
- 144
Language
- mcp
- Python
- Agent-Reach
- Python
Adopt for
- mcp
- -
- Agent-Reach
- -
Persona
- mcp
- -
- Agent-Reach
- -
Runtime
- mcp
- -
- Agent-Reach
- -
License
- mcp
- Apache-2.0
- Agent-Reach
- MIT
Last pushed
- mcp
- Jul 11, 2026
- Agent-Reach
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- mcp
- Developer Tools
- Agent-Reach
- LLM Frameworks, AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- mcp
- 831
- Agent-Reach
- 144
Owner type
- mcp
- Organization
- Agent-Reach
- User
Full report
- mcp
- Trust report
- Agent-Reach
- Trust report
Choose mcp if…
- License: mcp is Apache-2.0, Agent-Reach is MIT.
- Tags unique to mcp: mcp-server, mcp-clients, mcp-host, mcp-tools.
- More recently updated (last pushed Jul 11, 2026).
When NOT to use mcp
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Choose Agent-Reach if…
- License: Agent-Reach is MIT, mcp is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to Agent-Reach: agent-infrastructure, ai-search, bilibili, claude-code.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks, AI Agents.
When NOT to use Agent-Reach
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- 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.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (awslabs/mcp) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (awslabs/mcp) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (awslabs/mcp) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (Panniantong/Agent-Reach) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (Panniantong/Agent-Reach) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (Panniantong/Agent-Reach) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: mcp 9.4k · Agent-Reach 55k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between mcp and Agent-Reach?
- mcp: Open source MCP Servers for AWS. Agent-Reach: Give your AI agent eyes to see the entire internet. Read & search Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, GitHub, Bilibili, XiaoHongShu — one CLI, zero API fees.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose mcp over Agent-Reach?
- Choose mcp over Agent-Reach when License: mcp is Apache-2.0, Agent-Reach is MIT; Tags unique to mcp: mcp-server, mcp-clients, mcp-host, mcp-tools; More recently updated (last pushed Jul 11, 2026).
- When should I choose Agent-Reach over mcp?
- Choose Agent-Reach over mcp when License: Agent-Reach is MIT, mcp is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to Agent-Reach: agent-infrastructure, ai-search, bilibili, claude-code; Also covers LLM Frameworks, AI Agents.
- When should I avoid mcp?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- When should I avoid Agent-Reach?
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. 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.
- Is mcp or Agent-Reach more popular on GitHub?
- Agent-Reach has more GitHub stars (54,715 vs 9,422). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are mcp and Agent-Reach open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (mcp: Apache-2.0, Agent-Reach: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to mcp or Agent-Reach?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at mcp alternatives and Agent-Reach alternatives (mcp markdown twin, Agent-Reach 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, mcp or Agent-Reach?
- mcp: Very active. Agent-Reach: 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 mcp and Agent-Reach?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: mcp trust report; Agent-Reach trust report.