Comparison
mcp-use vs Dive
Verdict
Pick mcp-use if the MCP framework for AI Agents development supports TypeScript-based development of applications and servers that integrate with ChatGPT and Claude; pick Dive if dive is an open-source desktop application that serves as a host for integrating and interacting with LLMs using function calling capabilities.
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GraphCanon updated Aug 26, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | mcp-use | Dive |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Aug 26, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Active (14d since push) As of Aug 14, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 26, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 14, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · 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-use
- MCP framework for AI Agents development
- Dive
- Open-source MCP Host Desktop Application for integrating with LLMs
Stars
- mcp-use
- 11k
- Dive
- 1.8k
Forks
- mcp-use
- 1.4k
- Dive
- 174
Open issues
- mcp-use
- 64
- Dive
- 33
Language
- mcp-use
- TypeScript
- Dive
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- mcp-use
- The MCP framework for AI Agents development supports TypeScript-based development of applications and servers that integrate with ChatGPT and Claude.
- Dive
- Dive is an open-source desktop application that serves as a host for integrating and interacting with LLMs using function calling capabilities.
Persona
- mcp-use
- -
- Dive
- -
Runtime
- mcp-use
- -
- Dive
- -
License
- mcp-use
- MIT
- Dive
- MIT
Last pushed
- mcp-use
- Aug 25, 2026
- Dive
- Jul 31, 2026
Categories
- mcp-use
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- Dive
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Maintenance
- mcp-use
- Very active (96%)
- Dive
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- mcp-use
- 0d
- Dive
- 14d
Open issues (now)
- mcp-use
- 64
- Dive
- 33
Stars delta
- mcp-use
- +154 (30d)
- Dive
- +26 (30d)
Open issues delta
- mcp-use
- -58 (30d)
- Dive
- 0 (30d)
Full report
- mcp-use
- Trust report
- Dive
- Trust report
Choose mcp-use if…
- Tags unique to mcp-use: agentic-framework, ai, apps-sdk, chatgpt.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- If your project involves building an application or server that needs to be integrated with both ChatGPT and Claude using TypeScript, then mcp-use is tailored for this scenario.
When NOT to use mcp-use
- Do not use if your project requires a different programming language, as mcp-use strictly supports TypeScript.
- Avoid using it when your application does not need integration with ChatGPT and Claude, since the framework is specifically designed for these two platforms.
Choose Dive if…
- Tags unique to Dive: ai-agents, llm-interface, mcp-host, mcp-server.
- Dive ships an MCP server manifest.
- - When you need a TypeScript-based tool to integrate with Multiple Capabilities Protocol (MCP) enabled Language Models for specific tasks requiring function calls
When NOT to use Dive
- - Avoid using Dive if your project requires compatibility with language models that do not support function calling capabilities via MCP
- - Not recommended if LLM integration needs are simple or do not require a desktop application interface, preferring lightweight alternatives
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (mcp-use/mcp-use) · observed Aug 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (mcp-use/mcp-use) · observed Aug 26, 2026
- Last push (mcp-use/mcp-use) · observed Aug 25, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (OpenAgentPlatform/Dive) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- GitHub forks (OpenAgentPlatform/Dive) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- Last push (OpenAgentPlatform/Dive) · observed Jul 31, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: mcp-use 11k · Dive 1.8k (synced Aug 26, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between mcp-use and Dive?
- mcp-use: MCP framework for AI Agents development. Dive: Open-source MCP Host Desktop Application for integrating with LLMs. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose mcp-use over Dive?
- Choose mcp-use over Dive when Tags unique to mcp-use: agentic-framework, ai, apps-sdk, chatgpt; Also covers Developer Tools; If your project involves building an application or server that needs to be integrated with both ChatGPT and Claude using TypeScript, then mcp-use is tailored for this scenario.
- When should I choose Dive over mcp-use?
- Choose Dive over mcp-use when Tags unique to Dive: ai-agents, llm-interface, mcp-host, mcp-server; Dive ships an MCP server manifest; - When you need a TypeScript-based tool to integrate with Multiple Capabilities Protocol (MCP) enabled Language Models for specific tasks requiring function calls.
- When should I avoid mcp-use?
- Do not use if your project requires a different programming language, as mcp-use strictly supports TypeScript. Avoid using it when your application does not need integration with ChatGPT and Claude, since the framework is specifically designed for these two platforms.
- When should I avoid Dive?
- - Avoid using Dive if your project requires compatibility with language models that do not support function calling capabilities via MCP - Not recommended if LLM integration needs are simple or do not require a desktop application interface, preferring lightweight alternatives
- Is mcp-use or Dive more popular on GitHub?
- mcp-use has more GitHub stars (10,526 vs 1,825). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are mcp-use and Dive open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (mcp-use: MIT, Dive: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to mcp-use or Dive?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at mcp-use alternatives and Dive alternatives (mcp-use markdown twin, Dive 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-use or Dive?
- mcp-use: Very active. Dive: 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 mcp-use and Dive?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: mcp-use trust report; Dive trust report.