Comparison
cc-switch vs semble
Verdict
Pick cc-switch when cc-switch is primarily Rust; semble is Python; pick semble when semble is primarily Python; cc-switch is Rust.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | cc-switch | semble |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (3d 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
- semble
- Fast and Accurate Code Search for Agents
Stars
- cc-switch
- 116k
- semble
- 5.6k
Forks
- cc-switch
- 7.8k
- semble
- 236
Open issues
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- semble
- 8
Language
- cc-switch
- Rust
- semble
- Python
Adopt for
- cc-switch
- -
- semble
- Semble is a Python-based tool that facilitates fast and accurate code search for AI agents with up to 98% fewer tokens compared to traditional grep+read methods.
Persona
- cc-switch
- -
- semble
- -
Runtime
- cc-switch
- -
- semble
- -
License
- cc-switch
- MIT
- semble
- MIT
Last pushed
- cc-switch
- Jul 11, 2026
- semble
- Jul 8, 2026
Categories
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- semble
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Days since push
- cc-switch
- 0d
- semble
- 3d
Open issues (now)
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- semble
- 8
Owner type
- cc-switch
- User
- semble
- Organization
Full report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
- semble
- Trust report
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; semble is Python.
- Tags unique to cc-switch: hermes-agent, hermes, 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 semble if…
- semble is primarily Python; cc-switch is Rust.
- Requirements: Operating with Python, Semble does not require Docker for its operation..
- Tags unique to semble: embeddings, agents, retrieval, code-search.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval.
- - Use Semble when you are specifically working with AI agents or models and require efficient, token-economical code search operations.
When NOT to use semble
- - Avoid using Semble if your use case does not involve AI agents or the model-context-protocol (MCP). Competitor tools might offer better features tailored to non-agent-based code search.
- - Not recommended in scenarios where token efficiency is not a concern, as competitors may provide more versatile functionalities without focusing on token reduction.
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 (MinishLab/semble) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (MinishLab/semble) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (MinishLab/semble) · observed Jul 8, 2026
- License file (MIT) · 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 · semble 5.6k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between cc-switch and semble?
- 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. semble: Fast and Accurate Code Search for Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose cc-switch over semble?
- Choose cc-switch over semble when cc-switch is primarily Rust; semble is Python; Tags unique to cc-switch: hermes-agent, hermes, codex, desktop-app; Also covers Developer Tools.
- When should I choose semble over cc-switch?
- Choose semble over cc-switch when semble is primarily Python; cc-switch is Rust; Requirements: Operating with Python, Semble does not require Docker for its operation.; Tags unique to semble: embeddings, agents, retrieval, code-search; Also covers Data & Retrieval; - Use Semble when you are specifically working with AI agents or models and require efficient, token-economical code search operations.
- 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 semble?
- - Avoid using Semble if your use case does not involve AI agents or the model-context-protocol (MCP). Competitor tools might offer better features tailored to non-agent-based code search. - Not recommended in scenarios where token efficiency is not a concern, as competitors may provide more versatile functionalities without focusing on token reduction.
- Is cc-switch or semble more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (115,863 vs 5,581). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are cc-switch and semble open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (cc-switch: MIT, semble: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to cc-switch or semble?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at cc-switch alternatives and semble alternatives (cc-switch markdown twin, semble 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 semble?
- cc-switch: Very active. semble: 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 semble?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: cc-switch trust report; semble trust report.