Comparison
composio vs mcp-use
Verdict
Pick composio if composio is a toolkit for developing AI agents with pre-authenticated toolkits, context management, and a sandboxed workbench, supporting TypeScript and Python; pick mcp-use if the MCP framework for AI Agents development supports TypeScript-based development of applications and servers that integrate with ChatGPT and Claude.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | composio | mcp-use |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 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
- composio
- Build AI agents that turn intent into action with pre-authenticated toolkits and a sandboxed workbench.
- mcp-use
- MCP framework for AI Agents development
Stars
- composio
- 30k
- mcp-use
- 11k
Forks
- composio
- 4.8k
- mcp-use
- 1.5k
Open issues
- composio
- 86
- mcp-use
- 74
Language
- composio
- TypeScript
- mcp-use
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- composio
- Composio is a toolkit for developing AI agents with pre-authenticated toolkits, context management, and a sandboxed workbench, supporting TypeScript and Python.
- mcp-use
- The MCP framework for AI Agents development supports TypeScript-based development of applications and servers that integrate with ChatGPT and Claude.
Persona
- composio
- -
- mcp-use
- -
Runtime
- composio
- -
- mcp-use
- -
License
- composio
- MIT
- mcp-use
- MIT
Last pushed
- composio
- Sep 18, 2026
- mcp-use
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- composio
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- mcp-use
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- composio
- 0d
- mcp-use
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- composio
- 86
- mcp-use
- 74
Stars delta
- composio
- +513 (30d)
- mcp-use
- +282 (30d)
Open issues delta
- composio
- +21 (30d)
- mcp-use
- -48 (30d)
Full report
- composio
- Trust report
- mcp-use
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · composio: Node.js runtime · mcp-use: Node.js runtime
Choose composio if…
- Tags unique to composio: agentic-ai, ai-agents, function-calling, llmops.
- When you need a toolkit that supports TypeScript and Python for developing AI agents.
- More GitHub stars (30k vs 11k) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use composio
- If you are working exclusively with languages other than TypeScript or Python.
- If you do not require pre-authenticated toolkits and prefer manual setup.
- If you need a more specialized workbench that is not sandboxed.
- If you are looking for a solution that does not integrate with specific providers like OpenAI Agents or Claude Agent SDK.
Choose mcp-use if…
- Tags unique to mcp-use: agentic-framework, ai, apps-sdk, chatgpt.
- If your project involves building an application or server that needs to be integrated with both ChatGPT and Claude using TypeScript, then mcp-use is tailored for this scenario.
- More recently updated (last pushed Sep 18, 2026).
When NOT to use mcp-use
- Do not use if your project requires a different programming language, as mcp-use strictly supports TypeScript.
- Avoid using it when your application does not need integration with ChatGPT and Claude, since the framework is specifically designed for these two platforms.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (ComposioHQ/composio) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (ComposioHQ/composio) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (ComposioHQ/composio) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (mcp-use/mcp-use) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (mcp-use/mcp-use) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (mcp-use/mcp-use) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: composio 30k · mcp-use 11k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between composio and mcp-use?
- composio: Build AI agents that turn intent into action with pre-authenticated toolkits and a sandboxed workbench.. mcp-use: MCP framework for AI Agents development. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose composio over mcp-use?
- Choose composio over mcp-use when Tags unique to composio: agentic-ai, ai-agents, function-calling, llmops; When you need a toolkit that supports TypeScript and Python for developing AI agents; More GitHub stars (30k vs 11k) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I choose mcp-use over composio?
- Choose mcp-use over composio when Tags unique to mcp-use: agentic-framework, ai, apps-sdk, chatgpt; If your project involves building an application or server that needs to be integrated with both ChatGPT and Claude using TypeScript, then mcp-use is tailored for this scenario; More recently updated (last pushed Sep 18, 2026).
- When should I avoid composio?
- If you are working exclusively with languages other than TypeScript or Python. If you do not require pre-authenticated toolkits and prefer manual setup. If you need a more specialized workbench that is not sandboxed. If you are looking for a solution that does not integrate with specific providers like OpenAI Agents or Claude Agent SDK.
- When should I avoid mcp-use?
- Do not use if your project requires a different programming language, as mcp-use strictly supports TypeScript. Avoid using it when your application does not need integration with ChatGPT and Claude, since the framework is specifically designed for these two platforms.
- Is composio or mcp-use more popular on GitHub?
- composio has more GitHub stars (30,228 vs 10,654). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are composio and mcp-use open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (composio: MIT, mcp-use: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to composio or mcp-use?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at composio alternatives and mcp-use alternatives (composio markdown twin, mcp-use 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, composio or mcp-use?
- composio: Very active. mcp-use: 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 composio and mcp-use?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: composio trust report; mcp-use trust report.