Comparison
ha-mcp vs Unity-MCP
Verdict
Pick ha-mcp if ha-mcp provides unofficial support for integrating AI models, specifically those from frameworks like Claude, into Home Assistant via the Model Context Protocol (MCP); pick Unity-MCP if unity-MCP provides specific C#-based tools and AI functionalities to integrate with the Unity game engine, supporting multiple LLMs within its framework.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | ha-mcp | Unity-MCP |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 1mo · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 1mo · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1mo · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1mo · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 2d · 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
- ha-mcp
- Unofficial Home Assistant MCP Server for AI model integration
- Unity-MCP
- AI Skills, MCP Tools, and CLI for Unity Engine
Stars
- ha-mcp
- 4.1k
- Unity-MCP
- 3.7k
Forks
- ha-mcp
- 172
- Unity-MCP
- 329
Open issues
- ha-mcp
- 9
- Unity-MCP
- 47
Language
- ha-mcp
- Python
- Unity-MCP
- C#
Adopt for
- ha-mcp
- ha-mcp provides unofficial support for integrating AI models, specifically those from frameworks like Claude, into Home Assistant via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Unity-MCP
- Unity-MCP provides specific C#-based tools and AI functionalities to integrate with the Unity game engine, supporting multiple LLMs within its framework.
Persona
- ha-mcp
- -
- Unity-MCP
- -
Runtime
- ha-mcp
- -
- Unity-MCP
- -
License
- ha-mcp
- MIT
- Unity-MCP
- Licensed under Apache-2.0, allowing free use, adaptation, and distribution with conditions around attribution and license preservation.
Last pushed
- ha-mcp
- Jul 26, 2026
- Unity-MCP
- Jul 26, 2026
Categories
- ha-mcp
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
- Unity-MCP
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- ha-mcp
- 9
- Unity-MCP
- 47
Owner type
- ha-mcp
- Organization
- Unity-MCP
- User
Full report
- ha-mcp
- Trust report
- Unity-MCP
- Trust report
Choose ha-mcp if…
- ha-mcp is primarily Python; Unity-MCP is C#.
- License: ha-mcp is MIT, Unity-MCP is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to ha-mcp: ai, claude, hacs, home-assistant.
- ha-mcp ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need to integrate Claude AI models as an MCP component in your Home Assistant setup.
When NOT to use ha-mcp
- If official support for AI model integration is required, since ha-mcp lacks this endorsement.
- Not suitable if you prioritize stability over experimenting with cutting-edge functionalities.
Choose Unity-MCP if…
- Unity-MCP is primarily C#; ha-mcp is Python.
- License: Unity-MCP is Apache-2.0, ha-mcp is MIT.
- Pricing: The tool is free for use due to its open-source nature; however, any additional cost may stem from LLM services that require paid plans..
- Tags unique to Unity-MCP: ai-integration, anthropic, claude-code, cli.
- You require efficient token usage and want to quickly set up AI functionalities in Unity using CLI commands.
When NOT to use Unity-MCP
- Your development workflow does not align with C#, as Unity-MCP heavily relies on C# for AI tool integrations.
- If you prefer a framework that offers broader language support, instead of focusing solely on LLM tools within the scope of C# and Unity.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (homeassistant-ai/ha-mcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (homeassistant-ai/ha-mcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Last push (homeassistant-ai/ha-mcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (IvanMurzak/Unity-MCP) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (IvanMurzak/Unity-MCP) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Last push (IvanMurzak/Unity-MCP) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Aug 23, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: ha-mcp 4.1k · Unity-MCP 3.7k (synced Jul 26, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between ha-mcp and Unity-MCP?
- ha-mcp: Unofficial Home Assistant MCP Server for AI model integration. Unity-MCP: AI Skills, MCP Tools, and CLI for Unity Engine. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose ha-mcp over Unity-MCP?
- Choose ha-mcp over Unity-MCP when ha-mcp is primarily Python; Unity-MCP is C#; License: ha-mcp is MIT, Unity-MCP is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to ha-mcp: ai, claude, hacs, home-assistant; ha-mcp ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to integrate Claude AI models as an MCP component in your Home Assistant setup.
- When should I choose Unity-MCP over ha-mcp?
- Choose Unity-MCP over ha-mcp when Unity-MCP is primarily C#; ha-mcp is Python; License: Unity-MCP is Apache-2.0, ha-mcp is MIT; Pricing: The tool is free for use due to its open-source nature; however, any additional cost may stem from LLM services that require paid plans.; Tags unique to Unity-MCP: ai-integration, anthropic, claude-code, cli; You require efficient token usage and want to quickly set up AI functionalities in Unity using CLI commands.
- When should I avoid ha-mcp?
- If official support for AI model integration is required, since ha-mcp lacks this endorsement. Not suitable if you prioritize stability over experimenting with cutting-edge functionalities.
- When should I avoid Unity-MCP?
- Your development workflow does not align with C#, as Unity-MCP heavily relies on C# for AI tool integrations. If you prefer a framework that offers broader language support, instead of focusing solely on LLM tools within the scope of C# and Unity.
- Is ha-mcp or Unity-MCP more popular on GitHub?
- ha-mcp has more GitHub stars (4,122 vs 3,674). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are ha-mcp and Unity-MCP open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (ha-mcp: MIT, Unity-MCP: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to ha-mcp or Unity-MCP?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at ha-mcp alternatives and Unity-MCP alternatives (ha-mcp markdown twin, Unity-MCP 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, ha-mcp or Unity-MCP?
- ha-mcp: Very active. Unity-MCP: 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 ha-mcp and Unity-MCP?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: ha-mcp trust report; Unity-MCP trust report.