Comparison
cc-switch vs siyuan
Verdict
Pick cc-switch when cc-switch is primarily Rust; siyuan is TypeScript; pick siyuan when siyuan is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | cc-switch | siyuan |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d 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
- siyuan
- A privacy-first, self-hosted personal knowledge management software
Stars
- cc-switch
- 116k
- siyuan
- 45k
Forks
- cc-switch
- 7.8k
- siyuan
- 2.9k
Open issues
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- siyuan
- 334
Language
- cc-switch
- Rust
- siyuan
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- cc-switch
- -
- siyuan
- Siyuan is a privacy-focused, self-hosted knowledge management tool written in TypeScript and Golang, specialized for personal digital gardens and integrating with various local storage solutions.
Persona
- cc-switch
- -
- siyuan
- -
Runtime
- cc-switch
- -
- siyuan
- -
License
- cc-switch
- MIT
- siyuan
- AGPL-3.0
Last pushed
- cc-switch
- Jul 11, 2026
- siyuan
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- siyuan
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- siyuan
- 334
Owner type
- cc-switch
- User
- siyuan
- Organization
Security scan
- cc-switch
- No MCP manifest
- siyuan
- No lockfile
Full report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
- siyuan
- Trust report
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; siyuan is TypeScript.
- License: cc-switch is MIT, siyuan is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to cc-switch: hermes-agent, hermes, codex, desktop-app.
- Also covers AI Agents.
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 siyuan if…
- siyuan is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust.
- License: siyuan is AGPL-3.0, cc-switch is MIT.
- Tags unique to siyuan: markdown, self-hosted, pdf, local-first.
- siyuan ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- Siyuan should be used when you require a fully open-source tool that prioritizes privacy and keeps all data locally.
When NOT to use siyuan
- Siyuan may not be suitable if you require cloud synchronization features provided by proprietary software as it focuses on local-first operations.
- If your preference is for a more visually customizable interface, Siyuan's design might have limitations compared to its competitors that offer extensive theming and UI customization.
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 (siyuan-note/siyuan) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (siyuan-note/siyuan) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (siyuan-note/siyuan) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 12, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: cc-switch 116k · siyuan 45k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between cc-switch and siyuan?
- 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. siyuan: A privacy-first, self-hosted personal knowledge management software. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose cc-switch over siyuan?
- Choose cc-switch over siyuan when cc-switch is primarily Rust; siyuan is TypeScript; License: cc-switch is MIT, siyuan is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to cc-switch: hermes-agent, hermes, codex, desktop-app; Also covers AI Agents.
- When should I choose siyuan over cc-switch?
- Choose siyuan over cc-switch when siyuan is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust; License: siyuan is AGPL-3.0, cc-switch is MIT; Tags unique to siyuan: markdown, self-hosted, pdf, local-first; siyuan ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; Siyuan should be used when you require a fully open-source tool that prioritizes privacy and keeps all data locally.
- 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 siyuan?
- Siyuan may not be suitable if you require cloud synchronization features provided by proprietary software as it focuses on local-first operations. If your preference is for a more visually customizable interface, Siyuan's design might have limitations compared to its competitors that offer extensive theming and UI customization.
- Is cc-switch or siyuan more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (115,863 vs 45,045). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are cc-switch and siyuan open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (cc-switch: MIT, siyuan: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to cc-switch or siyuan?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at cc-switch alternatives and siyuan alternatives (cc-switch markdown twin, siyuan 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 siyuan?
- cc-switch: Very active. siyuan: 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 siyuan?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: cc-switch trust report; siyuan trust report.