--- title: "mcp-use vs AgentGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/mcp-use-mcp-use-vs-reworkd-agentgpt" tools: ["mcp-use-mcp-use", "reworkd-agentgpt"] --- # mcp-use vs AgentGPT *GraphCanon updated Aug 26, 2026* ## 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 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-use](https://manufact.com) reports 11k GitHub stars, 1.4k forks, and 64 open issues, last pushed Aug 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-use's repository](https://github.com/mcp-use/mcp-use) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT). | | [mcp-use](/tools/mcp-use-mcp-use.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | MCP framework for AI Agents development | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | | Stars | 10,526 | 36,304 | | Forks | 1,421 | 9,288 | | Open issues | 64 | 219 | | Language | TypeScript | TypeScript | | Adopt for | The MCP framework for AI Agents development supports TypeScript-based development of applications and servers that integrate with ChatGPT and Claude. | 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 | MIT | GPL-3.0 | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [mcp-use](/tools/mcp-use-mcp-use.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Archived (8%) | | Days since push | 0d | 466d | | Archived on GitHub | No | Yes | | Open issues (now) | 64 | 219 | | Stars delta | +154 (30d) | Unknown | | Open issues delta | -58 (30d) | Unknown | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/mcp-use-mcp-use/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: mcp-use - **Adopt for:** The MCP framework for AI Agents development supports TypeScript-based development of applications and servers that integrate with ChatGPT and Claude. ## 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-use if… - License: mcp-use is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to mcp-use: agentic-framework, ai, apps-sdk, chatgpt. - 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. ### Choose AgentGPT if… - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, mcp-use is MIT. - Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup. - 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-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 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-use and AgentGPT? mcp-use: MCP framework for AI Agents development. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose mcp-use over AgentGPT? Choose mcp-use over AgentGPT when License: mcp-use is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to mcp-use: agentic-framework, ai, apps-sdk, chatgpt; 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 AgentGPT over mcp-use? Choose AgentGPT over mcp-use when License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, mcp-use is MIT; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; 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-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 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-use or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub? AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,304 vs 10,526). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are mcp-use and AgentGPT open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (mcp-use: MIT, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to mcp-use or AgentGPT? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [mcp-use alternatives](/tools/mcp-use-mcp-use/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([mcp-use markdown twin](/tools/mcp-use-mcp-use/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/mcp-use-mcp-use-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-use or AgentGPT? mcp-use: 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-use and AgentGPT? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [mcp-use trust report](/tools/mcp-use-mcp-use/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=mcp-use-mcp-use`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=mcp-use-mcp-use) - 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/_