Comparison
cc-switch vs mcp-agent
Verdict
Pick cc-switch when cc-switch is primarily Rust; mcp-agent is Python; pick mcp-agent when mcp-agent is primarily Python; cc-switch is Rust.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | cc-switch | mcp-agent |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Slowing (166d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization 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
- mcp-agent
- Build effective agents using Model Context Protocol and simple workflow patterns
Stars
- cc-switch
- 116k
- mcp-agent
- 8.4k
Forks
- cc-switch
- 7.8k
- mcp-agent
- 858
Open issues
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- mcp-agent
- 140
Language
- cc-switch
- Rust
- mcp-agent
- Python
Adopt for
- cc-switch
- -
- mcp-agent
- -
Persona
- cc-switch
- -
- mcp-agent
- -
Runtime
- cc-switch
- -
- mcp-agent
- -
License
- cc-switch
- MIT
- mcp-agent
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- cc-switch
- Jul 11, 2026
- mcp-agent
- Jan 25, 2026
Categories
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- mcp-agent
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- cc-switch
- Very active (96%)
- mcp-agent
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- cc-switch
- 0d
- mcp-agent
- 166d
Open issues (now)
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- mcp-agent
- 140
Owner type
- cc-switch
- User
- mcp-agent
- Organization
Full report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
- mcp-agent
- Trust report
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; mcp-agent is Python.
- License: cc-switch is MIT, mcp-agent is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to cc-switch: ai-tools, claude-code, codex, desktop-app.
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 mcp-agent if…
- mcp-agent is primarily Python; cc-switch is Rust.
- License: mcp-agent is Apache-2.0, cc-switch is MIT.
- Tags unique to mcp-agent: agents, ai, ai-agents, llm.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
When NOT to use mcp-agent
- Last GitHub push was 167 days ago (slowing maintenance, Jan 25, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on mcp-agent.
- 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.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
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 (lastmile-ai/mcp-agent) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (lastmile-ai/mcp-agent) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (lastmile-ai/mcp-agent) · observed Jan 25, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: cc-switch 116k · mcp-agent 8.4k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between cc-switch and mcp-agent?
- 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. mcp-agent: Build effective agents using Model Context Protocol and simple workflow patterns. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose cc-switch over mcp-agent?
- Choose cc-switch over mcp-agent when cc-switch is primarily Rust; mcp-agent is Python; License: cc-switch is MIT, mcp-agent is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to cc-switch: ai-tools, claude-code, codex, desktop-app.
- When should I choose mcp-agent over cc-switch?
- Choose mcp-agent over cc-switch when mcp-agent is primarily Python; cc-switch is Rust; License: mcp-agent is Apache-2.0, cc-switch is MIT; Tags unique to mcp-agent: agents, ai, ai-agents, llm; 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 mcp-agent?
- Last GitHub push was 167 days ago (slowing maintenance, Jan 25, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on mcp-agent. 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. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is cc-switch or mcp-agent more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (115,863 vs 8,417). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are cc-switch and mcp-agent open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (cc-switch: MIT, mcp-agent: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to cc-switch or mcp-agent?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at cc-switch alternatives and mcp-agent alternatives (cc-switch markdown twin, mcp-agent 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 mcp-agent?
- cc-switch: Very active. mcp-agent: Slowing. 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 mcp-agent?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: cc-switch trust report; mcp-agent trust report.