Comparison
cc-switch vs context-mode
Verdict
Pick cc-switch when cc-switch is primarily Rust; context-mode is TypeScript; pick context-mode when context-mode is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust.
Markdown twin · cc-switch alternatives · context-mode alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | cc-switch | context-mode |
|---|---|---|
| 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 lockfile As of today · none |
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
- context-mode
- Context window optimization for AI coding agents. Sandboxes tool output (98% reduction), persists session memory, and enforces routing across 17 platforms via MCP + hooks.
Stars
- cc-switch
- 116k
- context-mode
- 19k
Forks
- cc-switch
- 7.8k
- context-mode
- 1.3k
Open issues
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- context-mode
- 69
Language
- cc-switch
- Rust
- context-mode
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- cc-switch
- -
- context-mode
- -
Persona
- cc-switch
- -
- context-mode
- -
Runtime
- cc-switch
- -
- context-mode
- -
License
- cc-switch
- MIT
- context-mode
- Other
Last pushed
- cc-switch
- Jul 11, 2026
- context-mode
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- context-mode
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- context-mode
- 69
Security scan
- cc-switch
- No MCP manifest
- context-mode
- No lockfile
Full report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
- context-mode
- Trust report
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; context-mode is TypeScript.
- License: cc-switch is MIT, context-mode is Other.
- Tags unique to cc-switch: hermes-agent, hermes, desktop-app, minimax.
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 context-mode if…
- context-mode is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust.
- License: context-mode is Other, cc-switch is MIT.
- Tags unique to context-mode: codex-cli, claude-code-plugins, claude-code-hooks, antigravity.
When NOT to use context-mode
- 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
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (mksglu/context-mode) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (mksglu/context-mode) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (mksglu/context-mode) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 12, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: cc-switch 116k · context-mode 19k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between cc-switch and context-mode?
- 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. context-mode: Context window optimization for AI coding agents. Sandboxes tool output (98% reduction), persists session memory, and enforces routing across 17 platforms via MCP + hooks.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose cc-switch over context-mode?
- Choose cc-switch over context-mode when cc-switch is primarily Rust; context-mode is TypeScript; License: cc-switch is MIT, context-mode is Other; Tags unique to cc-switch: hermes-agent, hermes, desktop-app, minimax.
- When should I choose context-mode over cc-switch?
- Choose context-mode over cc-switch when context-mode is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust; License: context-mode is Other, cc-switch is MIT; Tags unique to context-mode: codex-cli, claude-code-plugins, claude-code-hooks, antigravity.
- 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 context-mode?
- 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 context-mode more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (115,863 vs 18,802). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are cc-switch and context-mode open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (cc-switch: MIT, context-mode: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to cc-switch or context-mode?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at cc-switch alternatives and context-mode alternatives (cc-switch markdown twin, context-mode 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 context-mode?
- cc-switch: Very active. context-mode: 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 context-mode?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: cc-switch trust report; context-mode trust report.