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title: "cc-switch vs duet-gpt"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/farion1231-cc-switch-vs-kristoferlund-duet-gpt"
tools: ["farion1231-cc-switch", "kristoferlund-duet-gpt"]
---

# cc-switch vs duet-gpt

*GraphCanon updated Jul 11, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick cc-switch when cc-switch is primarily Rust; duet-gpt is TypeScript; pick duet-gpt when duet-gpt is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust.

[cc-switch](https://ccswitch.io) reports 116k GitHub stars, 7.8k forks, and 1.9k open issues, last pushed Jul 11, 2026. [duet-gpt](https://github.com/kristoferlund/duet-gpt) has 167 stars, 13 forks, and 1 open issues, last pushed Jun 19, 2023. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [cc-switch's repository](https://github.com/farion1231/cc-switch) and [duet-gpt's repository](https://github.com/kristoferlund/duet-gpt).

| | [cc-switch](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch.md) | [duet-gpt](/tools/kristoferlund-duet-gpt.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, OpenClaw, Gemini CLI & Hermes Agent. Only official website: ccswitch.io | A conversational semi-autonomous developer assistant. AI pair programming without the copypasta. |
| Stars | 115,863 | 167 |
| Forks | 7,759 | 13 |
| Open issues | 1,863 | 1 |
| Language | Rust | TypeScript |
| Adopt for | - | - |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [cc-switch](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch.md) | [duet-gpt](/tools/kristoferlund-duet-gpt.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Dormant (18%) |
| Days since push | 0d | 1117d |
| Open issues (now) | 1.9k | 1 |
| Security scan | No MCP manifest | 49 low (49 low) |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/kristoferlund-duet-gpt/trust.md) |

## Choose when

### Choose cc-switch if…

- cc-switch is primarily Rust; duet-gpt is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to cc-switch: hermes-agent, hermes, codex, desktop-app.
- More GitHub stars (116k vs 167) - visibility, not fit.

### Choose duet-gpt if…

- duet-gpt is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust.
- Tags unique to duet-gpt: assistant, llm, ai, gpt-4.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.

## 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.

## When NOT to use duet-gpt

- Last GitHub push was 1118 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jun 19, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on duet-gpt.
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.

## Common questions

### What is the difference between cc-switch and duet-gpt?

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. duet-gpt: A conversational semi-autonomous developer assistant. AI pair programming without the copypasta.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose cc-switch over duet-gpt?

Choose cc-switch over duet-gpt when cc-switch is primarily Rust; duet-gpt is TypeScript; Tags unique to cc-switch: hermes-agent, hermes, codex, desktop-app; More GitHub stars (116k vs 167) - visibility, not fit.

### When should I choose duet-gpt over cc-switch?

Choose duet-gpt over cc-switch when duet-gpt is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust; Tags unique to duet-gpt: assistant, llm, ai, gpt-4; Also covers LLM Frameworks.

### 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 duet-gpt?

Last GitHub push was 1118 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jun 19, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on duet-gpt. AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.

### Is cc-switch or duet-gpt more popular on GitHub?

cc-switch has more GitHub stars (115,863 vs 167). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are cc-switch and duet-gpt open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (cc-switch: MIT, duet-gpt: MIT).

### Where can I find alternatives to cc-switch or duet-gpt?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [cc-switch alternatives](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/alternatives) and [duet-gpt alternatives](/tools/kristoferlund-duet-gpt/alternatives) ([cc-switch markdown twin](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/alternatives.md), [duet-gpt markdown twin](/tools/kristoferlund-duet-gpt/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/farion1231-cc-switch-vs-kristoferlund-duet-gpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, cc-switch or duet-gpt?

cc-switch: Very active. duet-gpt: Dormant. 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 duet-gpt?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [cc-switch trust report](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/trust); [duet-gpt trust report](/tools/kristoferlund-duet-gpt/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=farion1231-cc-switch`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=farion1231-cc-switch)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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