Comparison
cc-switch vs aideml
Verdict
Pick cc-switch if cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript; pick aideml if aIDE is an LLM agent for machine learning engineering, designed for automated machine learning, autonomous agents, and self-improving AI, referenced in OpenAI MLE-bench.
Markdown twin · cc-switch alternatives · aideml alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
Trust & integrity
| Signal | cc-switch | aideml |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Active (14d since push) As of Sep 18, 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 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings As of Sep 18, 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
- aideml
- AIDE: an LLM agent for machine learning engineering
Stars
- cc-switch
- 134k
- aideml
- 1.5k
Forks
- cc-switch
- 9.2k
- aideml
- 227
Open issues
- cc-switch
- 2.8k
- aideml
- 3
Language
- cc-switch
- Rust
- aideml
- Python
Adopt for
- cc-switch
- cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript.
- aideml
- AIDE is an LLM agent for machine learning engineering, designed for automated machine learning, autonomous agents, and self-improving AI, referenced in OpenAI MLE-bench.
Persona
- cc-switch
- -
- aideml
- -
Runtime
- cc-switch
- -
- aideml
- -
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.
- aideml
- MIT
Last pushed
- cc-switch
- Sep 17, 2026
- aideml
- Sep 3, 2026
Categories
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- aideml
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- cc-switch
- Very active (96%)
- aideml
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- cc-switch
- 2d
- aideml
- 14d
Open issues (now)
- cc-switch
- 2.8k
- aideml
- 3
Stars delta
- cc-switch
- +13k (30d)
- aideml
- +70 (30d)
Open issues delta
- cc-switch
- +687 (30d)
- aideml
- +1 (30d)
Owner type
- cc-switch
- User
- aideml
- Organization
OSV dependency advisories
- cc-switch
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- aideml
- Published findings
Full report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
- aideml
- Trust report
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; aideml is Python.
- 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 aideml if…
- aideml is primarily Python; cc-switch is Rust.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires Docker for deployment.; Needs an OpenAI API key for full functionality..
- Tags unique to aideml: ai, ai-agents, automated-machine-learning, autonomous-agents.
- Also covers Model Training.
- aideml ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need an LLM agent that focuses on automated machine learning and autonomous agents, as AIDE is specifically designed for these purposes.
When NOT to use aideml
- If your project does not require integration with OpenAI services, as AIDE's functionality is partly tied to OpenAI APIs.
- When you are looking for a tool that does not focus on autonomous agents or self-improving AI, as AIDE is specialized in these areas and may not be as versatile in other aspects of machine learning.
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 (WecoAI/aideml) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (WecoAI/aideml) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (WecoAI/aideml) · observed Sep 3, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: cc-switch 134k · aideml 1.5k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between cc-switch and aideml?
- cc-switch: A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents. aideml: AIDE: an LLM agent for machine learning engineering. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose cc-switch over aideml?
- Choose cc-switch over aideml when cc-switch is primarily Rust; aideml is Python; 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 aideml over cc-switch?
- Choose aideml over cc-switch when aideml is primarily Python; cc-switch is Rust; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Requires Docker for deployment.; Needs an OpenAI API key for full functionality.; Tags unique to aideml: ai, ai-agents, automated-machine-learning, autonomous-agents; Also covers Model Training; aideml ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need an LLM agent that focuses on automated machine learning and autonomous agents, as AIDE is specifically designed for these purposes.
- 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 aideml?
- If your project does not require integration with OpenAI services, as AIDE's functionality is partly tied to OpenAI APIs. When you are looking for a tool that does not focus on autonomous agents or self-improving AI, as AIDE is specialized in these areas and may not be as versatile in other aspects of machine learning.
- Is cc-switch or aideml more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (133,715 vs 1,530). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are cc-switch and aideml open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (cc-switch: MIT, aideml: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to cc-switch or aideml?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at cc-switch alternatives and aideml alternatives (cc-switch markdown twin, aideml 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 aideml?
- cc-switch: Very active. aideml: 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 aideml?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: cc-switch trust report; aideml trust report.