Comparison
cc-switch vs zcf
Verdict
Pick cc-switch if cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript; pick zcf if zcf offers specialized support for AI-assisted coding with Claude code and Codex via an easy-to-use CLI. It focuses on minimizing initial setup through interactive menus and non-interactive command-line options.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | cc-switch | zcf |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Active (15d since push) As of Sep 15, 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 15, 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 Jul 15, 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
- zcf
- Zero-Config Code Flow for Claude code & Codex
Stars
- cc-switch
- 134k
- zcf
- 6.1k
Forks
- cc-switch
- 9.2k
- zcf
- 420
Open issues
- cc-switch
- 2.8k
- zcf
- 42
Language
- cc-switch
- Rust
- zcf
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- cc-switch
- cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript.
- zcf
- zcf offers specialized support for AI-assisted coding with Claude code and Codex via an easy-to-use CLI. It focuses on minimizing initial setup through interactive menus and non-interactive command-line options.
Persona
- cc-switch
- -
- zcf
- -
Runtime
- cc-switch
- -
- zcf
- -
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.
- zcf
- MIT
Last pushed
- cc-switch
- Sep 17, 2026
- zcf
- Aug 31, 2026
Categories
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- zcf
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- cc-switch
- Very active (96%)
- zcf
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- cc-switch
- 2d
- zcf
- 15d
Open issues (now)
- cc-switch
- 2.8k
- zcf
- 42
Stars delta
- cc-switch
- +13k (30d)
- zcf
- +6 (30d)
Open issues delta
- cc-switch
- +687 (30d)
- zcf
- -5 (30d)
Owner type
- cc-switch
- User
- zcf
- Organization
Full report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
- zcf
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · cc-switch: Node.js runtime · zcf: Node.js runtime
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; zcf is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to cc-switch: codex, desktop-app, hermes-agent, minimax.
- 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 zcf if…
- zcf is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust.
- Tags unique to zcf: agent, ai-agent, bmad-method, ccr.
- If you need a tool that simplifies workflow initialization specifically tailored to Claude code or Codex models, especially within TypeScript environments.
When NOT to use zcf
- Avoid using zcf if your team is not comfortable working in a TypeScript setup or if Claude code and Codex are not the preferred language models for your project.
- If you require deep customization beyond what presets and common commands offer, and need more granular control over AI integration processes that are not provided by this CLI.
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 (UfoMiao/zcf) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (UfoMiao/zcf) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (UfoMiao/zcf) · observed Aug 31, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: cc-switch 134k · zcf 6.1k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between cc-switch and zcf?
- cc-switch: A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents. zcf: Zero-Config Code Flow for Claude code & Codex. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose cc-switch over zcf?
- Choose cc-switch over zcf when cc-switch is primarily Rust; zcf is TypeScript; Tags unique to cc-switch: codex, desktop-app, hermes-agent, minimax; 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 zcf over cc-switch?
- Choose zcf over cc-switch when zcf is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust; Tags unique to zcf: agent, ai-agent, bmad-method, ccr; If you need a tool that simplifies workflow initialization specifically tailored to Claude code or Codex models, especially within TypeScript environments.
- 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 zcf?
- Avoid using zcf if your team is not comfortable working in a TypeScript setup or if Claude code and Codex are not the preferred language models for your project. If you require deep customization beyond what presets and common commands offer, and need more granular control over AI integration processes that are not provided by this CLI.
- Is cc-switch or zcf more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (133,715 vs 6,083). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are cc-switch and zcf open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (cc-switch: MIT, zcf: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to cc-switch or zcf?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at cc-switch alternatives and zcf alternatives (cc-switch markdown twin, zcf 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 zcf?
- cc-switch: Very active. zcf: 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 zcf?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: cc-switch trust report; zcf trust report.