--- title: "mcp-agent vs AgentGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/lastmile-ai-mcp-agent-vs-reworkd-agentgpt" tools: ["lastmile-ai-mcp-agent", "reworkd-agentgpt"] --- # mcp-agent vs AgentGPT *GraphCanon updated Aug 26, 2026* ## Verdict Pick mcp-agent if allows creation of efficient AI agents via Model Context Protocol with workflow patterns; 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 browser-based interactions with their AI projects. [mcp-agent](https://github.com/lastmile-ai/mcp-agent) reports 8.5k GitHub stars, 879 forks, and 134 open issues, last pushed Jan 25, 2026. [AgentGPT](https://agentgpt.reworkd.ai) has 36k stars, 9.3k forks, and 219 open issues, last pushed Apr 29, 2025. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [mcp-agent's repository](https://github.com/lastmile-ai/mcp-agent) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT). | | [mcp-agent](/tools/lastmile-ai-mcp-agent.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Build effective AI agents with Model Context Protocol. | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | | Stars | 8,518 | 36,304 | | Forks | 879 | 9,288 | | Open issues | 134 | 219 | | Language | Python | TypeScript | | Adopt for | Allows creation of efficient AI agents via Model Context Protocol with workflow patterns | 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 | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 | | Categories | AI Agents | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [mcp-agent](/tools/lastmile-ai-mcp-agent.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Slowing (36%) | Archived (8%) | | Days since push | 212d | 466d | | Archived on GitHub | No | Yes | | Open issues (now) | 134 | 219 | | Stars delta | +40 (30d) | Unknown | | Open issues delta | -6 (30d) | Unknown | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/lastmile-ai-mcp-agent/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: mcp-agent - **Adopt for:** Allows creation of efficient AI agents via Model Context Protocol with workflow patterns ## Decision facts: AgentGPT - **Adopt for:** 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 ## Choose when ### Choose mcp-agent if… - mcp-agent is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript. - License: mcp-agent is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to mcp-agent: agents, ai-agents, llm, mcp. - Need to implement the Model Context Protocol specifically in your agent development ### Choose AgentGPT if… - AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; mcp-agent is Python. - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, mcp-agent is Apache-2.0. - Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup. - Also covers Developer Tools. - AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI ## When NOT to use mcp-agent - Require a more customizable approach beyond pre-defined protocol and workflows - Project demands specific AI frameworks unsupported by Model Context Protocol directly ## 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 ## Common questions ### What is the difference between mcp-agent and AgentGPT? mcp-agent: Build effective AI agents with Model Context Protocol.. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose mcp-agent over AgentGPT? Choose mcp-agent over AgentGPT when mcp-agent is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: mcp-agent is Apache-2.0, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to mcp-agent: agents, ai-agents, llm, mcp; Need to implement the Model Context Protocol specifically in your agent development. ### When should I choose AgentGPT over mcp-agent? Choose AgentGPT over mcp-agent when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; mcp-agent is Python; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, mcp-agent is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; Also covers Developer Tools; AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI. ### When should I avoid mcp-agent? Require a more customizable approach beyond pre-defined protocol and workflows Project demands specific AI frameworks unsupported by Model Context Protocol directly ### 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-agent or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub? AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,304 vs 8,518). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are mcp-agent and AgentGPT open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (mcp-agent: Apache-2.0, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to mcp-agent or AgentGPT? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [mcp-agent alternatives](/tools/lastmile-ai-mcp-agent/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([mcp-agent markdown twin](/tools/lastmile-ai-mcp-agent/alternatives.md), [AgentGPT markdown twin](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/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/lastmile-ai-mcp-agent-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, mcp-agent or AgentGPT? mcp-agent: Slowing. 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-agent and AgentGPT? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [mcp-agent trust report](/tools/lastmile-ai-mcp-agent/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=lastmile-ai-mcp-agent`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=lastmile-ai-mcp-agent) - 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/_