Comparison
cc-switch vs pi-mcp-adapter
Verdict
Pick cc-switch when cc-switch is primarily Rust; pi-mcp-adapter is TypeScript; pick pi-mcp-adapter when pi-mcp-adapter is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | cc-switch | pi-mcp-adapter |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Active (7d 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
- pi-mcp-adapter
- Token-efficient MCP adapter for Pi coding agent
Stars
- cc-switch
- 116k
- pi-mcp-adapter
- 982
Forks
- cc-switch
- 7.8k
- pi-mcp-adapter
- 189
Open issues
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- pi-mcp-adapter
- 63
Language
- cc-switch
- Rust
- pi-mcp-adapter
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- cc-switch
- -
- pi-mcp-adapter
- -
Persona
- cc-switch
- -
- pi-mcp-adapter
- -
Runtime
- cc-switch
- -
- pi-mcp-adapter
- -
License
- cc-switch
- MIT
- pi-mcp-adapter
- MIT
Last pushed
- cc-switch
- Jul 11, 2026
- pi-mcp-adapter
- Jul 3, 2026
Categories
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- pi-mcp-adapter
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- cc-switch
- Very active (96%)
- pi-mcp-adapter
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- cc-switch
- 0d
- pi-mcp-adapter
- 7d
Open issues (now)
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- pi-mcp-adapter
- 63
Full report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
- pi-mcp-adapter
- Trust report
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; pi-mcp-adapter is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to cc-switch: ai-tools, claude-code, codex, desktop-app.
- More GitHub stars (116k vs 982) - 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 pi-mcp-adapter if…
- pi-mcp-adapter is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust.
- Tags unique to pi-mcp-adapter: ai, claude, coding-agent, extension.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
When NOT to use pi-mcp-adapter
- 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
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (nicobailon/pi-mcp-adapter) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (nicobailon/pi-mcp-adapter) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (nicobailon/pi-mcp-adapter) · observed Jul 3, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: cc-switch 116k · pi-mcp-adapter 982 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between cc-switch and pi-mcp-adapter?
- 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. pi-mcp-adapter: Token-efficient MCP adapter for Pi coding agent. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose cc-switch over pi-mcp-adapter?
- Choose cc-switch over pi-mcp-adapter when cc-switch is primarily Rust; pi-mcp-adapter is TypeScript; Tags unique to cc-switch: ai-tools, claude-code, codex, desktop-app; More GitHub stars (116k vs 982) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I choose pi-mcp-adapter over cc-switch?
- Choose pi-mcp-adapter over cc-switch when pi-mcp-adapter is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust; Tags unique to pi-mcp-adapter: ai, claude, coding-agent, extension; 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 pi-mcp-adapter?
- 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 pi-mcp-adapter more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (115,863 vs 982). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are cc-switch and pi-mcp-adapter open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (cc-switch: MIT, pi-mcp-adapter: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to cc-switch or pi-mcp-adapter?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at cc-switch alternatives and pi-mcp-adapter alternatives (cc-switch markdown twin, pi-mcp-adapter 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 pi-mcp-adapter?
- cc-switch: Very active. pi-mcp-adapter: 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 pi-mcp-adapter?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: cc-switch trust report; pi-mcp-adapter trust report.