Comparison
ha-mcp vs fastapi_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 fastapi_mcp if fastapi_mcp enables FastAPI applications to integrate with MCP and includes authentication support.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | ha-mcp | fastapi_mcp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Slowing (243d since push) As of 1mo · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization 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 1mo · 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
- fastapi_mcp
- Expose FastAPI endpoints as MCP tools with authentication
Stars
- ha-mcp
- 4.1k
- fastapi_mcp
- 12k
Forks
- ha-mcp
- 172
- fastapi_mcp
- 951
Open issues
- ha-mcp
- 9
- fastapi_mcp
- 158
Language
- ha-mcp
- Python
- fastapi_mcp
- Python
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).
- fastapi_mcp
- fastapi_mcp enables FastAPI applications to integrate with MCP and includes authentication support.
Persona
- ha-mcp
- -
- fastapi_mcp
- -
Runtime
- ha-mcp
- -
- fastapi_mcp
- -
License
- ha-mcp
- MIT
- fastapi_mcp
- The MIT License grants permissive use rights without substantial obligations of any sort.
Last pushed
- ha-mcp
- Jul 26, 2026
- fastapi_mcp
- Nov 24, 2025
Categories
- ha-mcp
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
- fastapi_mcp
- LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- ha-mcp
- Very active (96%)
- fastapi_mcp
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- ha-mcp
- 0d
- fastapi_mcp
- 243d
Open issues (now)
- ha-mcp
- 9
- fastapi_mcp
- 158
Full report
- ha-mcp
- Trust report
- fastapi_mcp
- Trust report
Choose ha-mcp if…
- Tags unique to ha-mcp: hacs, home-assistant, home-automation, model-context-protocol.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- 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 fastapi_mcp if…
- Tags unique to fastapi_mcp: authentication, authorization, cursor, fastapi.
- When you need to expose FastAPI application endpoints following the Model Context Protocol (MCP) guidelines.
- More GitHub stars (12k vs 4.1k) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use fastapi_mcp
- If your project strictly uses non-Python languages or frameworks that are not compatible with FastAPI and do not require integration with the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- When you seek broader support outside MCP protocol, as this tool confines its utility specifically to applications needing MCP compatibility.
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 (tadata-org/fastapi_mcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (tadata-org/fastapi_mcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Last push (tadata-org/fastapi_mcp) · observed Nov 24, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 26, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: ha-mcp 4.1k · fastapi_mcp 12k (synced Jul 26, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between ha-mcp and fastapi_mcp?
- ha-mcp: Unofficial Home Assistant MCP Server for AI model integration. fastapi_mcp: Expose FastAPI endpoints as MCP tools with authentication. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose ha-mcp over fastapi_mcp?
- Choose ha-mcp over fastapi_mcp when Tags unique to ha-mcp: hacs, home-assistant, home-automation, model-context-protocol; Also covers Developer Tools; 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 fastapi_mcp over ha-mcp?
- Choose fastapi_mcp over ha-mcp when Tags unique to fastapi_mcp: authentication, authorization, cursor, fastapi; When you need to expose FastAPI application endpoints following the Model Context Protocol (MCP) guidelines; More GitHub stars (12k vs 4.1k) - visibility, not fit.
- 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 fastapi_mcp?
- If your project strictly uses non-Python languages or frameworks that are not compatible with FastAPI and do not require integration with the Model Context Protocol (MCP). When you seek broader support outside MCP protocol, as this tool confines its utility specifically to applications needing MCP compatibility.
- Is ha-mcp or fastapi_mcp more popular on GitHub?
- fastapi_mcp has more GitHub stars (11,956 vs 4,122). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are ha-mcp and fastapi_mcp open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (ha-mcp: MIT, fastapi_mcp: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to ha-mcp or fastapi_mcp?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at ha-mcp alternatives and fastapi_mcp alternatives (ha-mcp markdown twin, fastapi_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 fastapi_mcp?
- ha-mcp: Very active. fastapi_mcp: Slowing. 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 fastapi_mcp?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: ha-mcp trust report; fastapi_mcp trust report.