--- title: "composio vs mcpproxy-go" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/composiohq-composio-vs-smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go" tools: ["composiohq-composio", "smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go"] --- # composio vs mcpproxy-go *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## 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 mcpproxy-go if mcpproxy-go is a Go-based proxy server designed to manage and secure AI agents, featuring audit logging, tool routing, and a web UI. [composio](https://docs.composio.dev) reports 30k GitHub stars, 4.8k forks, and 86 open issues, last pushed Sep 18, 2026. [mcpproxy-go](https://mcpproxy.app) has 375 stars, 50 forks, and 25 open issues, last pushed Sep 18, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [composio's repository](https://github.com/ComposioHQ/composio) and [mcpproxy-go's repository](https://github.com/smart-mcp-proxy/mcpproxy-go). | | [composio](/tools/composiohq-composio.md) | [mcpproxy-go](/tools/smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Build AI agents that turn intent into action with pre-authenticated toolkits and a sandboxed workbench. | Supercharge AI Agents, Safely | | Stars | 30,228 | 375 | | Forks | 4,803 | 50 | | Open issues | 86 | 25 | | Language | TypeScript | Go | | Adopt for | Composio is a toolkit for developing AI agents with pre-authenticated toolkits, context management, and a sandboxed workbench, supporting TypeScript and Python. | mcpproxy-go is a Go-based proxy server designed to manage and secure AI agents, featuring audit logging, tool routing, and a web UI. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | mcpproxy-go is distributed under the MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution. | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [composio](/tools/composiohq-composio.md) | [mcpproxy-go](/tools/smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Open issues (now) | 86 | 25 | | Stars delta | +513 (30d) | +70 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +21 (30d) | +10 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/composiohq-composio/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: composio - **Adopt for:** Composio is a toolkit for developing AI agents with pre-authenticated toolkits, context management, and a sandboxed workbench, supporting TypeScript and Python. ## Decision facts: mcpproxy-go - **Pricing:** freemium - mcpproxy-go is free and open-source, but additional services or support might be available for a fee. - **Requirements:** Min 1 GB RAM; mcpproxy-go can be installed on macOS and Windows using provided installers or via Homebrew on macOS. - **Adopt for:** mcpproxy-go is a Go-based proxy server designed to manage and secure AI agents, featuring audit logging, tool routing, and a web UI. - **License detail:** mcpproxy-go is distributed under the MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution. ## Choose when ### Choose composio if… - composio is primarily TypeScript; mcpproxy-go is Go. - Tags unique to composio: agentic-ai, function-calling, llmops, mcp. - When you need a toolkit that supports TypeScript and Python for developing AI agents. ### Choose mcpproxy-go if… - mcpproxy-go is primarily Go; composio is TypeScript. - Pricing: mcpproxy-go is free and open-source, but additional services or support might be available for a fee.. - Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; mcpproxy-go can be installed on macOS and Windows using provided installers or via Homebrew on macOS.. - Tags unique to mcpproxy-go: audit-logging, llm-tools, local-first, proxy-server. - mcpproxy-go ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - Use mcpproxy-go when you need a proxy server that supports audit logging and tool routing specifically for AI agents, as it is designed with these functionalities in mind. ## 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. ## When NOT to use mcpproxy-go - Avoid mcpproxy-go if your project requires a proxy server that supports a wide range of languages beyond Go, as it is specifically built for Go environments. - Do not use mcpproxy-go if you need a proxy server that does not have a local-first deployment model, as it prioritizes local management and security over cloud-based solutions. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between composio and mcpproxy-go? composio: Build AI agents that turn intent into action with pre-authenticated toolkits and a sandboxed workbench.. mcpproxy-go: Supercharge AI Agents, Safely. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose composio over mcpproxy-go? Choose composio over mcpproxy-go when composio is primarily TypeScript; mcpproxy-go is Go; Tags unique to composio: agentic-ai, function-calling, llmops, mcp; When you need a toolkit that supports TypeScript and Python for developing AI agents. ### When should I choose mcpproxy-go over composio? Choose mcpproxy-go over composio when mcpproxy-go is primarily Go; composio is TypeScript; Pricing: mcpproxy-go is free and open-source, but additional services or support might be available for a fee.; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; mcpproxy-go can be installed on macOS and Windows using provided installers or via Homebrew on macOS.; Tags unique to mcpproxy-go: audit-logging, llm-tools, local-first, proxy-server; mcpproxy-go ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; Use mcpproxy-go when you need a proxy server that supports audit logging and tool routing specifically for AI agents, as it is designed with these functionalities in mind. ### 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 mcpproxy-go? Avoid mcpproxy-go if your project requires a proxy server that supports a wide range of languages beyond Go, as it is specifically built for Go environments. Do not use mcpproxy-go if you need a proxy server that does not have a local-first deployment model, as it prioritizes local management and security over cloud-based solutions. ### Is composio or mcpproxy-go more popular on GitHub? composio has more GitHub stars (30,228 vs 375). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are composio and mcpproxy-go open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (composio: MIT, mcpproxy-go: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to composio or mcpproxy-go? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [composio alternatives](/tools/composiohq-composio/alternatives) and [mcpproxy-go alternatives](/tools/smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go/alternatives) ([composio markdown twin](/tools/composiohq-composio/alternatives.md), [mcpproxy-go markdown twin](/tools/smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/composiohq-composio-vs-smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, composio or mcpproxy-go? composio: Very active. mcpproxy-go: 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 mcpproxy-go? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [composio trust report](/tools/composiohq-composio/trust); [mcpproxy-go trust report](/tools/smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=composiohq-composio`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=composiohq-composio) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_