Comparison
cc-switch vs openai-assistant-swarm
Verdict
Pick cc-switch when cc-switch is primarily Rust; openai-assistant-swarm is TypeScript; pick openai-assistant-swarm when openai-assistant-swarm is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | cc-switch | openai-assistant-swarm |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Dormant (970d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · 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
- cc-switch
- A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents
- openai-assistant-swarm
- Introducing the Assistant Swarm. An extension to the OpenAI Node SDK to automatically delegate work to any assistant you create in OpenAi through one united interface and manager. Now you can delegate
Stars
- cc-switch
- 116k
- openai-assistant-swarm
- 614
Forks
- cc-switch
- 7.8k
- openai-assistant-swarm
- 86
Open issues
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- openai-assistant-swarm
- 0
Language
- cc-switch
- Rust
- openai-assistant-swarm
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- cc-switch
- cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript.
- openai-assistant-swarm
- -
Persona
- cc-switch
- -
- openai-assistant-swarm
- -
Runtime
- cc-switch
- -
- openai-assistant-swarm
- -
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.
- openai-assistant-swarm
- MIT
Last pushed
- cc-switch
- Jul 11, 2026
- openai-assistant-swarm
- Nov 18, 2023
Categories
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- openai-assistant-swarm
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- cc-switch
- Very active (96%)
- openai-assistant-swarm
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- cc-switch
- 0d
- openai-assistant-swarm
- 970d
Open issues (now)
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- openai-assistant-swarm
- 0
Owner type
- cc-switch
- User
- openai-assistant-swarm
- Organization
Full report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
- openai-assistant-swarm
- Trust report
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; openai-assistant-swarm is TypeScript.
- 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.
Choose openai-assistant-swarm if…
- openai-assistant-swarm is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust.
- Tags unique to openai-assistant-swarm: ai, ai-agents, ai-agents-framework, ai-assistant.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (0).
When NOT to use openai-assistant-swarm
- Last GitHub push was 970 days ago (dormant maintenance, Nov 18, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on openai-assistant-swarm.
- 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.
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
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (Mintplex-Labs/openai-assistant-swarm) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (Mintplex-Labs/openai-assistant-swarm) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (Mintplex-Labs/openai-assistant-swarm) · observed Nov 18, 2023
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: cc-switch 116k · openai-assistant-swarm 614 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between cc-switch and openai-assistant-swarm?
- cc-switch: A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents. openai-assistant-swarm: Introducing the Assistant Swarm. An extension to the OpenAI Node SDK to automatically delegate work to any assistant you create in OpenAi through one united interface and manager. Now you can delegate. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose cc-switch over openai-assistant-swarm?
- Choose cc-switch over openai-assistant-swarm when cc-switch is primarily Rust; openai-assistant-swarm is TypeScript; 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 choose openai-assistant-swarm over cc-switch?
- Choose openai-assistant-swarm over cc-switch when openai-assistant-swarm is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust; Tags unique to openai-assistant-swarm: ai, ai-agents, ai-agents-framework, ai-assistant; Leaner open-issue backlog (0).
- 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.
- When should I avoid openai-assistant-swarm?
- Last GitHub push was 970 days ago (dormant maintenance, Nov 18, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on openai-assistant-swarm. 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.
- Is cc-switch or openai-assistant-swarm more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (115,863 vs 614). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are cc-switch and openai-assistant-swarm open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (cc-switch: MIT, openai-assistant-swarm: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to cc-switch or openai-assistant-swarm?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at cc-switch alternatives and openai-assistant-swarm alternatives (cc-switch markdown twin, openai-assistant-swarm 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 openai-assistant-swarm?
- cc-switch: Very active. openai-assistant-swarm: 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 openai-assistant-swarm?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: cc-switch trust report; openai-assistant-swarm trust report.