Comparison
mcp-unity vs ha-mcp
Verdict
Pick mcp-unity if mCP-Unity integrates Model Context Protocol with Unity Editor enabling an interface to connect with various LLMs including Cursor, Claude Code and Codex; pick ha-mcp if ha-mcp provides unofficial support for integrating AI models, specifically those from frameworks like Claude, into Home Assistant via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Markdown twin · mcp-unity alternatives · ha-mcp alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | mcp-unity | ha-mcp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- mcp-unity
- MCP plugin for Unity Editor enabling integration with various LLM tools
- ha-mcp
- Unofficial Home Assistant MCP Server for AI model integration
Stars
- mcp-unity
- 1.8k
- ha-mcp
- 4.1k
Forks
- mcp-unity
- 233
- ha-mcp
- 172
Open issues
- mcp-unity
- 4
- ha-mcp
- 9
Language
- mcp-unity
- C#
- ha-mcp
- Python
Adopt for
- mcp-unity
- MCP-Unity integrates Model Context Protocol with Unity Editor enabling an interface to connect with various LLMs including Cursor, Claude Code and Codex.
- ha-mcp
- ha-mcp provides unofficial support for integrating AI models, specifically those from frameworks like Claude, into Home Assistant via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Persona
- mcp-unity
- -
- ha-mcp
- -
Runtime
- mcp-unity
- -
- ha-mcp
- -
License
- mcp-unity
- MIT
- ha-mcp
- MIT
Last pushed
- mcp-unity
- Jul 24, 2026
- ha-mcp
- Jul 26, 2026
Categories
- mcp-unity
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
- ha-mcp
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Days since push
- mcp-unity
- 2d
- ha-mcp
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- mcp-unity
- 4
- ha-mcp
- 9
Owner type
- mcp-unity
- User
- ha-mcp
- Organization
Full report
- mcp-unity
- Trust report
- ha-mcp
- Trust report
Choose mcp-unity if…
- mcp-unity is primarily C#; ha-mcp is Python.
- Tags unique to mcp-unity: claudecode, codex-cli, copilot, cursor.
- When developing games in the Unity Editor and needing integration with specific Language-Modeling Tools like Cursor or Claude Code.
When NOT to use mcp-unity
- For users who do not use Unity as their primary game development platform, as the tool is specifically designed for integration with Unity Editor.
- When your project does not benefit from integration of LLMs such as Cursor or Claude Code that MCP-Unity supports. Use it only if these specific tools contribute to your workflow.
Choose ha-mcp if…
- ha-mcp is primarily Python; mcp-unity is C#.
- Tags unique to ha-mcp: ai, claude, hacs, home-assistant.
- ha-mcp ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need to integrate Claude AI models as an MCP component in your Home Assistant setup.
When NOT to use ha-mcp
- If official support for AI model integration is required, since ha-mcp lacks this endorsement.
- Not suitable if you prioritize stability over experimenting with cutting-edge functionalities.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (CoderGamester/mcp-unity) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- GitHub forks (CoderGamester/mcp-unity) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Last push (CoderGamester/mcp-unity) · observed Jul 24, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (homeassistant-ai/ha-mcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (homeassistant-ai/ha-mcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Last push (homeassistant-ai/ha-mcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: mcp-unity 1.8k · ha-mcp 4.1k (synced Jul 27, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between mcp-unity and ha-mcp?
- mcp-unity: MCP plugin for Unity Editor enabling integration with various LLM tools. ha-mcp: Unofficial Home Assistant MCP Server for AI model integration. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose mcp-unity over ha-mcp?
- Choose mcp-unity over ha-mcp when mcp-unity is primarily C#; ha-mcp is Python; Tags unique to mcp-unity: claudecode, codex-cli, copilot, cursor; When developing games in the Unity Editor and needing integration with specific Language-Modeling Tools like Cursor or Claude Code.
- When should I choose ha-mcp over mcp-unity?
- Choose ha-mcp over mcp-unity when ha-mcp is primarily Python; mcp-unity is C#; Tags unique to ha-mcp: ai, claude, hacs, home-assistant; ha-mcp ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to integrate Claude AI models as an MCP component in your Home Assistant setup.
- When should I avoid mcp-unity?
- For users who do not use Unity as their primary game development platform, as the tool is specifically designed for integration with Unity Editor. When your project does not benefit from integration of LLMs such as Cursor or Claude Code that MCP-Unity supports. Use it only if these specific tools contribute to your workflow.
- When should I avoid ha-mcp?
- If official support for AI model integration is required, since ha-mcp lacks this endorsement. Not suitable if you prioritize stability over experimenting with cutting-edge functionalities.
- Is mcp-unity or ha-mcp more popular on GitHub?
- ha-mcp has more GitHub stars (4,122 vs 1,844). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are mcp-unity and ha-mcp open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (mcp-unity: MIT, ha-mcp: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to mcp-unity or ha-mcp?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at mcp-unity alternatives and ha-mcp alternatives (mcp-unity markdown twin, ha-mcp 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-unity or ha-mcp?
- mcp-unity: Very active. ha-mcp: 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-unity and ha-mcp?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: mcp-unity trust report; ha-mcp trust report.