Comparison
cc-switch vs ida-pro-mcp
Verdict
Pick cc-switch when cc-switch is primarily Rust; ida-pro-mcp is Python; pick ida-pro-mcp when ida-pro-mcp is primarily Python; cc-switch is Rust.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | cc-switch | ida-pro-mcp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Active (18d 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 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
- ida-pro-mcp
- AI-powered reverse engineering assistant that bridges IDA Pro with language models through MCP.
Stars
- cc-switch
- 116k
- ida-pro-mcp
- 10k
Forks
- cc-switch
- 7.8k
- ida-pro-mcp
- 1.2k
Open issues
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- ida-pro-mcp
- 43
Language
- cc-switch
- Rust
- ida-pro-mcp
- Python
Adopt for
- cc-switch
- -
- ida-pro-mcp
- -
Persona
- cc-switch
- -
- ida-pro-mcp
- -
Runtime
- cc-switch
- -
- ida-pro-mcp
- -
License
- cc-switch
- MIT
- ida-pro-mcp
- MIT
Last pushed
- cc-switch
- Jul 11, 2026
- ida-pro-mcp
- Jun 22, 2026
Categories
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- ida-pro-mcp
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- cc-switch
- Very active (96%)
- ida-pro-mcp
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- cc-switch
- 0d
- ida-pro-mcp
- 18d
Open issues (now)
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- ida-pro-mcp
- 43
Full report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
- ida-pro-mcp
- Trust report
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; ida-pro-mcp is Python.
- Tags unique to cc-switch: hermes-agent, hermes, codex, desktop-app.
- More GitHub stars (116k vs 10k) - visibility, not fit.
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 ida-pro-mcp if…
- ida-pro-mcp is primarily Python; cc-switch is Rust.
- Tags unique to ida-pro-mcp: binary-analysis, mcp-server, modelcontextprotocol, ai.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
When NOT to use ida-pro-mcp
- 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.
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 (mrexodia/ida-pro-mcp) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (mrexodia/ida-pro-mcp) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (mrexodia/ida-pro-mcp) · observed Jun 22, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: cc-switch 116k · ida-pro-mcp 10k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between cc-switch and ida-pro-mcp?
- 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. ida-pro-mcp: AI-powered reverse engineering assistant that bridges IDA Pro with language models through MCP.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose cc-switch over ida-pro-mcp?
- Choose cc-switch over ida-pro-mcp when cc-switch is primarily Rust; ida-pro-mcp is Python; Tags unique to cc-switch: hermes-agent, hermes, codex, desktop-app; More GitHub stars (116k vs 10k) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I choose ida-pro-mcp over cc-switch?
- Choose ida-pro-mcp over cc-switch when ida-pro-mcp is primarily Python; cc-switch is Rust; Tags unique to ida-pro-mcp: binary-analysis, mcp-server, modelcontextprotocol, ai; 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 ida-pro-mcp?
- 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 ida-pro-mcp more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (115,863 vs 10,029). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are cc-switch and ida-pro-mcp open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (cc-switch: MIT, ida-pro-mcp: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to cc-switch or ida-pro-mcp?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at cc-switch alternatives and ida-pro-mcp alternatives (cc-switch markdown twin, ida-pro-mcp 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 ida-pro-mcp?
- cc-switch: Very active. ida-pro-mcp: 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 ida-pro-mcp?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: cc-switch trust report; ida-pro-mcp trust report.