--- title: "ha-mcp vs Unity-MCP" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/homeassistant-ai-ha-mcp-vs-ivanmurzak-unity-mcp" tools: ["homeassistant-ai-ha-mcp", "ivanmurzak-unity-mcp"] --- # ha-mcp vs Unity-MCP *GraphCanon updated Aug 26, 2026* ## 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. [ha-mcp](https://homeassistant-ai.github.io/ha-mcp/) reports 4.5k GitHub stars, 196 forks, and 13 open issues, last pushed Aug 25, 2026. [Unity-MCP](https://ai-game.dev) has 4.0k stars, 362 forks, and 48 open issues, last pushed Aug 24, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [ha-mcp's repository](https://github.com/homeassistant-ai/ha-mcp) and [Unity-MCP's repository](https://github.com/IvanMurzak/Unity-MCP). | | [ha-mcp](/tools/homeassistant-ai-ha-mcp.md) | [Unity-MCP](/tools/ivanmurzak-unity-mcp.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Unofficial Home Assistant MCP Server for AI model integration | AI Skills, MCP Tools, and CLI for Unity Engine | | Stars | 4,514 | 3,985 | | Forks | 196 | 362 | | Open issues | 13 | 48 | | Language | Python | C# | | Adopt for | 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 provides specific C#-based tools and AI functionalities to integrate with the Unity game engine, supporting multiple LLMs within its framework. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | Licensed under Apache-2.0, allowing free use, adaptation, and distribution with conditions around attribution and license preservation. | | Categories | Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks | Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [ha-mcp](/tools/homeassistant-ai-ha-mcp.md) | [Unity-MCP](/tools/ivanmurzak-unity-mcp.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Days since push | 0d | 1d | | Open issues (now) | 13 | 48 | | Stars delta | +392 (30d) | +311 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +4 (30d) | +1 (30d) | | Owner type | Organization | User | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/homeassistant-ai-ha-mcp/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/ivanmurzak-unity-mcp/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: ha-mcp - **Adopt for:** ha-mcp provides unofficial support for integrating AI models, specifically those from frameworks like Claude, into Home Assistant via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). ## Decision facts: Unity-MCP - **Pricing:** freemium - 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. - **Adopt for:** Unity-MCP provides specific C#-based tools and AI functionalities to integrate with the Unity game engine, supporting multiple LLMs within its framework. - **License detail:** Licensed under Apache-2.0, allowing free use, adaptation, and distribution with conditions around attribution and license preservation. ## Choose when ### 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. ### 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 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 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. ## 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 (4,514 vs 3,985). 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](/tools/homeassistant-ai-ha-mcp/alternatives) and [Unity-MCP alternatives](/tools/ivanmurzak-unity-mcp/alternatives) ([ha-mcp markdown twin](/tools/homeassistant-ai-ha-mcp/alternatives.md), [Unity-MCP markdown twin](/tools/ivanmurzak-unity-mcp/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/homeassistant-ai-ha-mcp-vs-ivanmurzak-unity-mcp.md) 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](/tools/homeassistant-ai-ha-mcp/trust); [Unity-MCP trust report](/tools/ivanmurzak-unity-mcp/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=homeassistant-ai-ha-mcp`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=homeassistant-ai-ha-mcp) - 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/_