Comparison
codehamr vs cc-switch
Verdict
Pick codehamr if codehamr is an AI-based coding assistant tool built to enhance terminal coding productivity, emphasizing minimalism and local processing; 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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Trust & integrity
| Signal | codehamr | 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 lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 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
- codehamr
- A minimal, local-first coding agent for the terminal
- cc-switch
- A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents
Stars
- codehamr
- 218
- cc-switch
- 134k
Forks
- codehamr
- 19
- cc-switch
- 9.2k
Open issues
- codehamr
- 0
- cc-switch
- 2.8k
Language
- codehamr
- Go
- cc-switch
- Rust
Adopt for
- codehamr
- Codehamr is an AI-based coding assistant tool built to enhance terminal coding productivity, emphasizing minimalism and local processing.
- cc-switch
- cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript.
Persona
- codehamr
- -
- cc-switch
- -
Runtime
- codehamr
- -
- cc-switch
- -
License
- codehamr
- MIT
- 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
- codehamr
- Sep 19, 2026
- cc-switch
- Sep 17, 2026
Categories
- codehamr
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- codehamr
- 0d
- cc-switch
- 2d
Open issues (now)
- codehamr
- 0
- cc-switch
- 2.8k
Stars delta
- codehamr
- +11 (30d)
- cc-switch
- +13k (30d)
Open issues delta
- codehamr
- 0 (30d)
- cc-switch
- +687 (30d)
Owner type
- codehamr
- Organization
- cc-switch
- User
Full report
- codehamr
- Trust report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
Choose codehamr if…
- codehamr is primarily Go; cc-switch is Rust.
- Tags unique to codehamr: ai-agent, coding-agent, local-llm.
- codehamr ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- If you prefer tools that operate locally without relying on cloud services for their core functionality.
When NOT to use codehamr
- If your priority is using features provided by larger, more comprehensive AI agents that may require cloud connections.
- If you need advanced coding assistance not covered in the minimalistic approach of Codehamr.
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; codehamr is Go.
- 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 (codehamr/codehamr) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (codehamr/codehamr) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (codehamr/codehamr) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 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: codehamr 218 · cc-switch 134k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between codehamr and cc-switch?
- codehamr: A minimal, local-first coding agent for the terminal. 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 codehamr over cc-switch?
- Choose codehamr over cc-switch when codehamr is primarily Go; cc-switch is Rust; Tags unique to codehamr: ai-agent, coding-agent, local-llm; codehamr ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; If you prefer tools that operate locally without relying on cloud services for their core functionality.
- When should I choose cc-switch over codehamr?
- Choose cc-switch over codehamr when cc-switch is primarily Rust; codehamr is Go; 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 codehamr?
- If your priority is using features provided by larger, more comprehensive AI agents that may require cloud connections. If you need advanced coding assistance not covered in the minimalistic approach of Codehamr.
- 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 codehamr or cc-switch more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (133,715 vs 218). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are codehamr and cc-switch open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (codehamr: MIT, cc-switch: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to codehamr or cc-switch?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at codehamr alternatives and cc-switch alternatives (codehamr 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, codehamr or cc-switch?
- codehamr: 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 codehamr and cc-switch?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: codehamr trust report; cc-switch trust report.