--- title: "cc-switch vs core" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/farion1231-cc-switch-vs-redplanethq-core" tools: ["farion1231-cc-switch", "redplanethq-core"] --- # cc-switch vs core *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## 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. [cc-switch](https://ccswitch.io) reports 134k GitHub stars, 9.2k forks, and 2.8k open issues, last pushed Sep 17, 2026. [core](https://getcore.me) has 2.0k stars, 194 forks, and 211 open issues, last pushed Sep 7, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [cc-switch's repository](https://github.com/farion1231/cc-switch) and [core's repository](https://github.com/RedPlanetHQ/core). | | [cc-switch](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch.md) | [core](/tools/redplanethq-core.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents | Your Personal AI OS | | Stars | 133,715 | 1,985 | | Forks | 9,227 | 194 | | Open issues | 2,786 | 211 | | Language | Rust | TypeScript | | Adopt for | cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript. | 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 | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | 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. | Other | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [cc-switch](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch.md) | [core](/tools/redplanethq-core.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Active (82%) | | Days since push | 2d | 12d | | Open issues (now) | 2.8k | 211 | | Stars delta | +13k (30d) | +38 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +687 (30d) | +3 (30d) | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/redplanethq-core/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: cc-switch - **Adopt for:** cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript. - **License detail:** 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. ## Decision facts: core - **Adopt for:** 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. ## Choose when ### 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. ### 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 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 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. ## 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](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/alternatives) and [core alternatives](/tools/redplanethq-core/alternatives) ([cc-switch markdown twin](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/alternatives.md), [core markdown twin](/tools/redplanethq-core/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/farion1231-cc-switch-vs-redplanethq-core.md) 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](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/trust); [core trust report](/tools/redplanethq-core/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=farion1231-cc-switch`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=farion1231-cc-switch) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_