Comparison
cc-switch vs zero-plugins
Verdict
Pick cc-switch when cc-switch is primarily Rust; zero-plugins is Shell; pick zero-plugins when zero-plugins is primarily Shell; cc-switch is Rust.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | cc-switch | zero-plugins |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (3d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization 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
- zero-plugins
- zero-plugins
Stars
- cc-switch
- 116k
- zero-plugins
- 18
Forks
- cc-switch
- 7.8k
- zero-plugins
- 2
Open issues
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- zero-plugins
- 1
Language
- cc-switch
- Rust
- zero-plugins
- Shell
Adopt for
- cc-switch
- -
- zero-plugins
- -
Persona
- cc-switch
- -
- zero-plugins
- -
Runtime
- cc-switch
- -
- zero-plugins
- -
License
- cc-switch
- MIT
- zero-plugins
- -
Last pushed
- cc-switch
- Jul 11, 2026
- zero-plugins
- Jul 8, 2026
Categories
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- zero-plugins
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Days since push
- cc-switch
- 0d
- zero-plugins
- 3d
Open issues (now)
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- zero-plugins
- 1
Owner type
- cc-switch
- User
- zero-plugins
- Organization
Security scan
- cc-switch
- No MCP manifest
- zero-plugins
- No lockfile
Full report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
- zero-plugins
- Trust report
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; zero-plugins is Shell.
- Tags unique to cc-switch: hermes-agent, hermes, codex, desktop-app.
- More GitHub stars (116k vs 18) - 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 zero-plugins if…
- zero-plugins is primarily Shell; cc-switch is Rust.
- Tags unique to zero-plugins: shell.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
When NOT to use zero-plugins
- 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.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
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 (officialzeroxyz/zero-plugins) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (officialzeroxyz/zero-plugins) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (officialzeroxyz/zero-plugins) · observed Jul 8, 2026
- License file (unknown) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: cc-switch 116k · zero-plugins 18 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between cc-switch and zero-plugins?
- 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. zero-plugins: zero-plugins. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose cc-switch over zero-plugins?
- Choose cc-switch over zero-plugins when cc-switch is primarily Rust; zero-plugins is Shell; Tags unique to cc-switch: hermes-agent, hermes, codex, desktop-app; More GitHub stars (116k vs 18) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I choose zero-plugins over cc-switch?
- Choose zero-plugins over cc-switch when zero-plugins is primarily Shell; cc-switch is Rust; Tags unique to zero-plugins: shell; Also covers Inference & Serving.
- 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 zero-plugins?
- 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. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- Is cc-switch or zero-plugins more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (115,863 vs 18). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are cc-switch and zero-plugins open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to cc-switch or zero-plugins?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at cc-switch alternatives and zero-plugins alternatives (cc-switch markdown twin, zero-plugins 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 zero-plugins?
- cc-switch: Very active. zero-plugins: 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 zero-plugins?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: cc-switch trust report; zero-plugins trust report.