--- title: "cc-switch vs pua" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/farion1231-cc-switch-vs-tanweai-pua" tools: ["farion1231-cc-switch", "tanweai-pua"] --- # cc-switch vs pua *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 pua if decision-critical facts for pua, a skill package for enhancing the functionality of AI agents within development environments. [cc-switch](https://ccswitch.io) reports 134k GitHub stars, 9.2k forks, and 2.8k open issues, last pushed Sep 17, 2026. [pua](https://openpua.ai/) has 19k stars, 1.2k forks, and 10 open issues, last pushed Jul 16, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [cc-switch's repository](https://github.com/farion1231/cc-switch) and [pua's repository](https://github.com/tanweai/pua). | | [cc-switch](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch.md) | [pua](/tools/tanweai-pua.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents | A skill package for enhancing the functionality of AI agents within development environments | | Stars | 133,715 | 19,454 | | Forks | 9,227 | 1,185 | | Open issues | 2,786 | 10 | | Language | Rust | TypeScript | | Adopt for | cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript. | Decision-critical facts for pua, a skill package for enhancing the functionality of AI agents within development environments. | | 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. | - | | 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) | [pua](/tools/tanweai-pua.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Steady (60%) | | Days since push | 2d | 34d | | Open issues (now) | 2.8k | 10 | | Stars delta | +13k (30d) | +587 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +687 (30d) | +1 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/tanweai-pua/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: pua - **Requirements:** Manual registration in `~/.claude/plugins/installed_plugins.json` to complete user-level installation.; The package supports various install methods, and manually registering its presence can integrate it with the user or project environment effectively.; For using bare command alias features, an additional setup is required. - **Adopt for:** Decision-critical facts for pua, a skill package for enhancing the functionality of AI agents within development environments. ## Choose when ### Choose cc-switch if… - cc-switch is primarily Rust; pua is TypeScript. - 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 pua if… - pua is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust. - Requirements: Manual registration in `~/.claude/plugins/installed_plugins.json` to complete user-level installation.; The package supports various install methods, and manually registering its presence can integrate it with the user or project environment effectively.; For using bare command alias features, an additional setup is required.. - Tags unique to pua: agency, agent, claude, clawhub. - A high performative AI agent is needed to improve code productivity and quality in development tools like Claude Code where P8 engineers' expertise is valued. ## 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 pua - This package may not fit well if your project management style does not align with PUA's specific operational environment requirements for various code editor platforms and scope settings (user-level, - project-level). - PUI should be avoided for environments where custom installations through command line interface are discouraged or when the integration into development tools like Claude Code is not desired. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between cc-switch and pua? cc-switch: A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents. pua: A skill package for enhancing the functionality of AI agents within development environments. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose cc-switch over pua? Choose cc-switch over pua when cc-switch is primarily Rust; pua is TypeScript; 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 pua over cc-switch? Choose pua over cc-switch when pua is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust; Requirements: Manual registration in `~/.claude/plugins/installed_plugins.json` to complete user-level installation.; The package supports various install methods, and manually registering its presence can integrate it with the user or project environment effectively.; For using bare command alias features, an additional setup is required.; Tags unique to pua: agency, agent, claude, clawhub; A high performative AI agent is needed to improve code productivity and quality in development tools like Claude Code where P8 engineers' expertise is valued. ### 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 pua? This package may not fit well if your project management style does not align with PUA's specific operational environment requirements for various code editor platforms and scope settings (user-level, project-level). PUI should be avoided for environments where custom installations through command line interface are discouraged or when the integration into development tools like Claude Code is not desired. ### Is cc-switch or pua more popular on GitHub? cc-switch has more GitHub stars (133,715 vs 19,454). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are cc-switch and pua open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub. ### Where can I find alternatives to cc-switch or pua? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [cc-switch alternatives](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/alternatives) and [pua alternatives](/tools/tanweai-pua/alternatives) ([cc-switch markdown twin](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/alternatives.md), [pua markdown twin](/tools/tanweai-pua/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-tanweai-pua.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, cc-switch or pua? cc-switch: Very active. pua: Steady. 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 pua? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [cc-switch trust report](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/trust); [pua trust report](/tools/tanweai-pua/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/_