Comparison
cc-switch vs promptguard
Verdict
Pick cc-switch when cc-switch is primarily Rust; promptguard is Python; pick promptguard when promptguard is primarily Python; cc-switch is Rust.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | cc-switch | promptguard |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Steady (59d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal 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
- promptguard
- Audits prompts as behavioral contracts. Pre-write guard for agents that ship code.
Stars
- cc-switch
- 116k
- promptguard
- 82
Forks
- cc-switch
- 7.8k
- promptguard
- 0
Open issues
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- promptguard
- 0
Language
- cc-switch
- Rust
- promptguard
- Python
Adopt for
- cc-switch
- cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript.
- promptguard
- -
Persona
- cc-switch
- -
- promptguard
- -
Runtime
- cc-switch
- -
- promptguard
- -
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.
- promptguard
- MIT
Last pushed
- cc-switch
- Jul 11, 2026
- promptguard
- May 17, 2026
Categories
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- promptguard
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- cc-switch
- Very active (96%)
- promptguard
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- cc-switch
- 0d
- promptguard
- 59d
Open issues (now)
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- promptguard
- 0
Full report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
- promptguard
- Trust report
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; promptguard is Python.
- Tags unique to cc-switch: desktop-app, hermes-agent, minimax, openclaw.
- 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 promptguard if…
- promptguard is primarily Python; cc-switch is Rust.
- Tags unique to promptguard: ai-agents, audit, claude, guard.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
When NOT to use promptguard
- 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
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (mturac/promptguard) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (mturac/promptguard) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (mturac/promptguard) · observed May 17, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: cc-switch 116k · promptguard 82 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between cc-switch and promptguard?
- cc-switch: A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents. promptguard: Audits prompts as behavioral contracts. Pre-write guard for agents that ship code.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose cc-switch over promptguard?
- Choose cc-switch over promptguard when cc-switch is primarily Rust; promptguard is Python; Tags unique to cc-switch: desktop-app, hermes-agent, minimax, openclaw; 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 promptguard over cc-switch?
- Choose promptguard over cc-switch when promptguard is primarily Python; cc-switch is Rust; Tags unique to promptguard: ai-agents, audit, claude, guard; Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- 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 promptguard?
- 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 promptguard more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (115,863 vs 82). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are cc-switch and promptguard open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (cc-switch: MIT, promptguard: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to cc-switch or promptguard?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at cc-switch alternatives and promptguard alternatives (cc-switch markdown twin, promptguard 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 promptguard?
- cc-switch: Very active. promptguard: Steady. 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 promptguard?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: cc-switch trust report; promptguard trust report.