Comparison
magic vs cc-switch
Verdict
Pick magic if magic is an open-source suite combining AI agents with workflow management and collaboration tools like instant messaging; 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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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | magic | cc-switch |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (33d since push) As of Sep 15, 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 15, 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 19, 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
- magic
- All-in-one AI productivity platform
- cc-switch
- A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents
Stars
- magic
- 5.0k
- cc-switch
- 134k
Forks
- magic
- 561
- cc-switch
- 9.2k
Open issues
- magic
- 17
- cc-switch
- 2.8k
Language
- magic
- TypeScript
- cc-switch
- Rust
Adopt for
- magic
- Magic is an open-source suite combining AI agents with workflow management and collaboration tools like instant messaging.
- cc-switch
- cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript.
Persona
- magic
- -
- cc-switch
- -
Runtime
- magic
- -
- cc-switch
- -
License
- magic
- Magic Open Source License based on Apache 2.0 with additional restrictions, ensuring modifications are open but retaining copyrights and disclaimers as per the license.
- 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
- magic
- Aug 12, 2026
- cc-switch
- Sep 17, 2026
Categories
- magic
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- magic
- Steady (60%)
- cc-switch
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- magic
- 33d
- cc-switch
- 2d
Open issues (now)
- magic
- 17
- cc-switch
- 2.8k
Stars delta
- magic
- +48 (30d)
- cc-switch
- +13k (30d)
Open issues delta
- magic
- +3 (30d)
- cc-switch
- +687 (30d)
Owner type
- magic
- Organization
- cc-switch
- User
Full report
- magic
- Trust report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
Choose magic if…
- magic is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust.
- License: magic is Other, cc-switch is MIT.
- Requirements: Requires Docker.
- Tags unique to magic: agent, agi, ai, gpt.
- When a diverse set of functionalities under one platform is required for managing workflows, automating tasks, and enabling seamless communication among team members.
When NOT to use magic
- When focused exclusively on a specialized aspect of AI development like model training, as Magic offers an all-in-one solution which might add unnecessary complexity.
- For users requiring immediate Windows OS compatibility without waiting for upcoming support releases, given that Windows is not currently supported in self-hosted setups.
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; magic is TypeScript.
- License: cc-switch is MIT, magic is Other.
- 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 (dtyq/magic) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (dtyq/magic) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (dtyq/magic) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 19, 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: magic 5.0k · cc-switch 134k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between magic and cc-switch?
- magic: All-in-one AI productivity platform. 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 magic over cc-switch?
- Choose magic over cc-switch when magic is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust; License: magic is Other, cc-switch is MIT; Requirements: Requires Docker; Tags unique to magic: agent, agi, ai, gpt; When a diverse set of functionalities under one platform is required for managing workflows, automating tasks, and enabling seamless communication among team members.
- When should I choose cc-switch over magic?
- Choose cc-switch over magic when cc-switch is primarily Rust; magic is TypeScript; License: cc-switch is MIT, magic is Other; 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 magic?
- When focused exclusively on a specialized aspect of AI development like model training, as Magic offers an all-in-one solution which might add unnecessary complexity. For users requiring immediate Windows OS compatibility without waiting for upcoming support releases, given that Windows is not currently supported in self-hosted setups.
- 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 magic or cc-switch more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (133,715 vs 5,027). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are magic and cc-switch open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (magic: Other, cc-switch: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to magic or cc-switch?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at magic alternatives and cc-switch alternatives (magic 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, magic or cc-switch?
- magic: Steady. 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 magic and cc-switch?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: magic trust report; cc-switch trust report.