Comparison
cc-switch vs code-mode
Verdict
Pick cc-switch if cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript; pick code-mode if code-mode is a TypeScript library designed to enable AI agents to interact with MCP and UTCP tools through code execution.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | cc-switch | code-mode |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Active (25d 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 Jul 12, 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
- code-mode
- Plug-and-play library enabling agents to call MCP and UTCP tools via code execution
Stars
- cc-switch
- 134k
- code-mode
- 1.6k
Forks
- cc-switch
- 9.2k
- code-mode
- 108
Open issues
- cc-switch
- 2.8k
- code-mode
- 4
Language
- cc-switch
- Rust
- code-mode
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- cc-switch
- cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript.
- code-mode
- Code-mode is a TypeScript library designed to enable AI agents to interact with MCP and UTCP tools through code execution.
Persona
- cc-switch
- -
- code-mode
- -
Runtime
- cc-switch
- -
- code-mode
- -
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.
- code-mode
- The MPL-2.0 license applies to Code-mode, offering flexibility while requiring that any changes made to the code are accessible under similar licensing terms.
Last pushed
- cc-switch
- Sep 17, 2026
- code-mode
- Aug 25, 2026
Categories
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- code-mode
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- cc-switch
- Very active (96%)
- code-mode
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- cc-switch
- 2d
- code-mode
- 25d
Open issues (now)
- cc-switch
- 2.8k
- code-mode
- 4
Stars delta
- cc-switch
- +13k (30d)
- code-mode
- +52 (30d)
Open issues delta
- cc-switch
- +687 (30d)
- code-mode
- +1 (30d)
Owner type
- cc-switch
- User
- code-mode
- Organization
Full report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
- code-mode
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · cc-switch: Node.js runtime · code-mode: Node.js runtime
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; code-mode is TypeScript.
- License: cc-switch is MIT, code-mode is MPL-2.0.
- 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 code-mode if…
- code-mode is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust.
- License: code-mode is MPL-2.0, cc-switch is MIT.
- Pricing: Code-mode is free and open-source under the MPL-2.0 license. Potential premium features or support may be offered by contributors..
- Requirements: A TypeScript runtime environment is necessary to use Code-mode.; Compatibility with current AI agents and tools that follow the MCP and UTCP protocols may be required..
- Tags unique to code-mode: ai-agents, codemode, mcp, model-context-protocol.
- Use Code-mode when you need seamless integration between AI agents and specific tool protocols like MCP and UTCP via code-based interactions.
When NOT to use code-mode
- Avoid Code-mode if your project does not require interaction with MCP or UTCP tools as integration may offer less value.
- Do not use Code-mode if another programming language is required for your project, as it exclusively supports TypeScript.
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 (universal-tool-calling-protocol/code-mode) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (universal-tool-calling-protocol/code-mode) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (universal-tool-calling-protocol/code-mode) · observed Aug 25, 2026
- License file (MPL-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 12, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: cc-switch 134k · code-mode 1.6k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between cc-switch and code-mode?
- cc-switch: A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents. code-mode: Plug-and-play library enabling agents to call MCP and UTCP tools via code execution. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose cc-switch over code-mode?
- Choose cc-switch over code-mode when cc-switch is primarily Rust; code-mode is TypeScript; License: cc-switch is MIT, code-mode is MPL-2.0; 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 code-mode over cc-switch?
- Choose code-mode over cc-switch when code-mode is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust; License: code-mode is MPL-2.0, cc-switch is MIT; Pricing: Code-mode is free and open-source under the MPL-2.0 license. Potential premium features or support may be offered by contributors.; Requirements: A TypeScript runtime environment is necessary to use Code-mode.; Compatibility with current AI agents and tools that follow the MCP and UTCP protocols may be required.; Tags unique to code-mode: ai-agents, codemode, mcp, model-context-protocol; Use Code-mode when you need seamless integration between AI agents and specific tool protocols like MCP and UTCP via code-based interactions.
- 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 code-mode?
- Avoid Code-mode if your project does not require interaction with MCP or UTCP tools as integration may offer less value. Do not use Code-mode if another programming language is required for your project, as it exclusively supports TypeScript.
- Is cc-switch or code-mode more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (133,715 vs 1,571). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are cc-switch and code-mode open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (cc-switch: MIT, code-mode: MPL-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to cc-switch or code-mode?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at cc-switch alternatives and code-mode alternatives (cc-switch markdown twin, code-mode 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 code-mode?
- cc-switch: Very active. code-mode: 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 code-mode?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: cc-switch trust report; code-mode trust report.