Comparison
cc-switch vs sdl-mcp
Verdict
Pick cc-switch when cc-switch is primarily Rust; sdl-mcp is TypeScript; pick sdl-mcp when sdl-mcp is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | cc-switch | sdl-mcp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- cc-switch
- A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, OpenClaw, Gemini CLI & Hermes Agent. Only official website: ccswitch.io
- sdl-mcp
- A policy-centered context budget layer for coding agents that enhances code analysis and workflow efficiency.
Stars
- cc-switch
- 116k
- sdl-mcp
- 417
Forks
- cc-switch
- 7.8k
- sdl-mcp
- 25
Open issues
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- sdl-mcp
- 2
Language
- cc-switch
- Rust
- sdl-mcp
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- cc-switch
- -
- sdl-mcp
- SDL-MCP is a policy-centered tool designed specifically to improve AI-driven coding tasks by managing contexts more efficiently through technologies such as semantic analysis and tree-sitter.
Persona
- cc-switch
- -
- sdl-mcp
- -
Runtime
- cc-switch
- -
- sdl-mcp
- -
License
- cc-switch
- MIT
- sdl-mcp
- Other
Last pushed
- cc-switch
- Jul 11, 2026
- sdl-mcp
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- sdl-mcp
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability, Model Training
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- sdl-mcp
- 2
Full report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
- sdl-mcp
- Trust report
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; sdl-mcp is TypeScript.
- License: cc-switch is MIT, sdl-mcp is Other.
- Tags unique to cc-switch: ai-tools, claude-code, codex, desktop-app.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
When NOT to use cc-switch
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Choose sdl-mcp if…
- sdl-mcp is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust.
- License: sdl-mcp is Other, cc-switch is MIT.
- Tags unique to sdl-mcp: agent-context, agent-tools, agentic-coding, agentic-engineering.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability, Model Training.
- sdl-mcp ships an MCP server manifest.
- When working with sprawling or complex codebases where maintaining context across multiple files is crucial.
When NOT to use sdl-mcp
- In environments where TypeScript is not a preferred or supported language.
- For tasks that do not benefit from context management layers, such as small-scale projects with straightforward workflows.
- If your project requires real-time response times for every operation since SDL-MCP's focus on semantic analysis and context budgeting can introduce slight delays.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (farion1231/cc-switch) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (farion1231/cc-switch) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (farion1231/cc-switch) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (GlitterKill/sdl-mcp) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (GlitterKill/sdl-mcp) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (GlitterKill/sdl-mcp) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: cc-switch 116k · sdl-mcp 417 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between cc-switch and sdl-mcp?
- cc-switch: A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, OpenClaw, Gemini CLI & Hermes Agent. Only official website: ccswitch.io. sdl-mcp: A policy-centered context budget layer for coding agents that enhances code analysis and workflow efficiency.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose cc-switch over sdl-mcp?
- Choose cc-switch over sdl-mcp when cc-switch is primarily Rust; sdl-mcp is TypeScript; License: cc-switch is MIT, sdl-mcp is Other; Tags unique to cc-switch: ai-tools, claude-code, codex, desktop-app; Also covers Developer Tools.
- When should I choose sdl-mcp over cc-switch?
- Choose sdl-mcp over cc-switch when sdl-mcp is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust; License: sdl-mcp is Other, cc-switch is MIT; Tags unique to sdl-mcp: agent-context, agent-tools, agentic-coding, agentic-engineering; Also covers Evaluation & Observability, Model Training; sdl-mcp ships an MCP server manifest; When working with sprawling or complex codebases where maintaining context across multiple files is crucial.
- When should I avoid cc-switch?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- When should I avoid sdl-mcp?
- In environments where TypeScript is not a preferred or supported language. For tasks that do not benefit from context management layers, such as small-scale projects with straightforward workflows. If your project requires real-time response times for every operation since SDL-MCP's focus on semantic analysis and context budgeting can introduce slight delays.
- Is cc-switch or sdl-mcp more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (115,863 vs 417). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are cc-switch and sdl-mcp open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (cc-switch: MIT, sdl-mcp: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to cc-switch or sdl-mcp?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at cc-switch alternatives and sdl-mcp alternatives (cc-switch markdown twin, sdl-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, cc-switch or sdl-mcp?
- cc-switch: Very active. sdl-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 cc-switch and sdl-mcp?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: cc-switch trust report; sdl-mcp trust report.