Comparison
cc-switch vs core
Verdict
Pick cc-switch if cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript; pick core if redPlanetHQ/core offers an AI framework for personalized assistants focusing on ai-agent capabilities, ai-memory, and automation. It is self-hosted and open-source under the AGPL 3.0 license.
Markdown twin · cc-switch alternatives · core alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | cc-switch | core |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Active (12d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Aug 2, 2026 · 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
- core
- Your Personal AI OS
Stars
- cc-switch
- 134k
- core
- 2.0k
Forks
- cc-switch
- 9.2k
- core
- 194
Open issues
- cc-switch
- 2.8k
- core
- 211
Language
- cc-switch
- Rust
- core
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- cc-switch
- cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript.
- core
- RedPlanetHQ/core offers an AI framework for personalized assistants focusing on ai-agent capabilities, ai-memory, and automation. It is self-hosted and open-source under the AGPL 3.0 license.
Persona
- cc-switch
- -
- core
- -
Runtime
- cc-switch
- -
- core
- -
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.
- core
- Other
Last pushed
- cc-switch
- Sep 17, 2026
- core
- Sep 7, 2026
Categories
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- core
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- cc-switch
- Very active (96%)
- core
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- cc-switch
- 2d
- core
- 12d
Open issues (now)
- cc-switch
- 2.8k
- core
- 211
Stars delta
- cc-switch
- +13k (30d)
- core
- +38 (30d)
Open issues delta
- cc-switch
- +687 (30d)
- core
- +3 (30d)
Owner type
- cc-switch
- User
- core
- Organization
Full report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
- core
- Trust report
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; core is TypeScript.
- License: cc-switch is MIT, core is Other.
- Tags unique to cc-switch: claude-code, codex, desktop-app, hermes-agent.
- 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 core if…
- core is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust.
- License: core is Other, cc-switch is MIT.
- Tags unique to core: ai-agent, ai-memory, automation, automations.
- When you require a personalized AI assistant that can integrate with multiple services you use daily.
When NOT to use core
- If you prefer cloud-based solutions over self-hosted options as RedPlanetHQ/core requires local hosting to ensure data privacy and control.
- When looking for a chatbot that operates on-demand instead of an AI assistant that is constantly active in the background.
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 Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (farion1231/cc-switch) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (farion1231/cc-switch) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (RedPlanetHQ/core) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (RedPlanetHQ/core) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (RedPlanetHQ/core) · observed Sep 7, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Aug 2, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: cc-switch 134k · core 2.0k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between cc-switch and core?
- cc-switch: A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents. core: Your Personal AI OS. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose cc-switch over core?
- Choose cc-switch over core when cc-switch is primarily Rust; core is TypeScript; License: cc-switch is MIT, core is Other; Tags unique to cc-switch: claude-code, codex, desktop-app, hermes-agent; 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 core over cc-switch?
- Choose core over cc-switch when core is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust; License: core is Other, cc-switch is MIT; Tags unique to core: ai-agent, ai-memory, automation, automations; When you require a personalized AI assistant that can integrate with multiple services you use daily.
- 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 core?
- If you prefer cloud-based solutions over self-hosted options as RedPlanetHQ/core requires local hosting to ensure data privacy and control. When looking for a chatbot that operates on-demand instead of an AI assistant that is constantly active in the background.
- Is cc-switch or core more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (133,715 vs 1,985). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are cc-switch and core open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (cc-switch: MIT, core: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to cc-switch or core?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at cc-switch alternatives and core alternatives (cc-switch markdown twin, core 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 core?
- cc-switch: Very active. core: 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 core?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: cc-switch trust report; core trust report.