Comparison
mcp-context-forge vs AgentGPT
Verdict
Pick mcp-context-forge if mcp-context-forge is an AI gateway and registry for MCP, A2A, REST/gRPC APIs. It offers centralized discovery, guardrails, management, and optimization for agent and tool calling in Python; pick AgentGPT if agentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | mcp-context-forge | AgentGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Archived (466d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · 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
- mcp-context-forge
- AI Gateway and registry for MCP, A2A, REST/gRPC APIs
- AgentGPT
- Assembler for autonomous AI Agents
Stars
- mcp-context-forge
- 4.1k
- AgentGPT
- 36k
Forks
- mcp-context-forge
- 772
- AgentGPT
- 9.3k
Open issues
- mcp-context-forge
- 1.2k
- AgentGPT
- 219
Language
- mcp-context-forge
- Python
- AgentGPT
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- mcp-context-forge
- mcp-context-forge is an AI gateway and registry for MCP, A2A, REST/gRPC APIs. It offers centralized discovery, guardrails, management, and optimization for agent and tool calling in Python.
- AgentGPT
- AgentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer browser-based interactions with their AI projects
Persona
- mcp-context-forge
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
Runtime
- mcp-context-forge
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
License
- mcp-context-forge
- Available under the Apache License 2.0
- AgentGPT
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- mcp-context-forge
- Jul 25, 2026
- AgentGPT
- Apr 29, 2025
Categories
- mcp-context-forge
- Developer Tools, Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving
- AgentGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- mcp-context-forge
- Very active (96%)
- AgentGPT
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- mcp-context-forge
- 1d
- AgentGPT
- 466d
Archived on GitHub
- mcp-context-forge
- No
- AgentGPT
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- mcp-context-forge
- 1.2k
- AgentGPT
- 219
Full report
- mcp-context-forge
- Trust report
- AgentGPT
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- VS Code · mcp-context-forge: Works with VS Code · AgentGPT: Works with VS Code
Choose mcp-context-forge if…
- mcp-context-forge is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript.
- License: mcp-context-forge is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Pricing: Open-source, free to use for both personal and commercial projects..
- Requirements: Requires Docker; Supports running with Docker for ease of deployment..
- Tags unique to mcp-context-forge: agents, ai-gateway, authentication-middleware, devops.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving.
- When you need to integrate multiple APIs using a unified endpoint with support for MCP, Agent-to-Agent communication, or REST/gRPC services.
When NOT to use mcp-context-forge
- When only REST API support is required, without additional functionality such as MCP or A2A services.
- For applications that do not benefit from centralized discovery and management features for AI agents, preferring more decentralized approaches to development.
- If your project is built in a language other than Python and integration with third-party plugins is unnecessary.
Choose AgentGPT if…
- AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; mcp-context-forge is Python.
- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, mcp-context-forge is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI
When NOT to use AgentGPT
- Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box
- Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (IBM/mcp-context-forge) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (IBM/mcp-context-forge) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Last push (IBM/mcp-context-forge) · observed Jul 25, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- GitHub forks (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- Last push (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Apr 29, 2025
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: mcp-context-forge 4.1k · AgentGPT 36k (synced Jul 26, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between mcp-context-forge and AgentGPT?
- mcp-context-forge: AI Gateway and registry for MCP, A2A, REST/gRPC APIs. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose mcp-context-forge over AgentGPT?
- Choose mcp-context-forge over AgentGPT when mcp-context-forge is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: mcp-context-forge is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Pricing: Open-source, free to use for both personal and commercial projects.; Requirements: Requires Docker; Supports running with Docker for ease of deployment.; Tags unique to mcp-context-forge: agents, ai-gateway, authentication-middleware, devops; Also covers Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving; When you need to integrate multiple APIs using a unified endpoint with support for MCP, Agent-to-Agent communication, or REST/gRPC services.
- When should I choose AgentGPT over mcp-context-forge?
- Choose AgentGPT over mcp-context-forge when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; mcp-context-forge is Python; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, mcp-context-forge is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; Also covers AI Agents; When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI.
- When should I avoid mcp-context-forge?
- When only REST API support is required, without additional functionality such as MCP or A2A services. For applications that do not benefit from centralized discovery and management features for AI agents, preferring more decentralized approaches to development. If your project is built in a language other than Python and integration with third-party plugins is unnecessary.
- When should I avoid AgentGPT?
- Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment
- Is mcp-context-forge or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub?
- AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,304 vs 4,143). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are mcp-context-forge and AgentGPT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (mcp-context-forge: Apache-2.0, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to mcp-context-forge or AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at mcp-context-forge alternatives and AgentGPT alternatives (mcp-context-forge markdown twin, AgentGPT 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, mcp-context-forge or AgentGPT?
- mcp-context-forge: Very active. AgentGPT: Archived. 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 mcp-context-forge and AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: mcp-context-forge trust report; AgentGPT trust report.