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title: "AgentGPT vs awesome-mcp-servers"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/reworkd-agentgpt-vs-tensorblock-awesome-mcp-servers"
tools: ["reworkd-agentgpt", "tensorblock-awesome-mcp-servers"]
---

# AgentGPT vs awesome-mcp-servers

*GraphCanon updated Jul 11, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick AgentGPT when license: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, awesome-mcp-servers is MIT; pick awesome-mcp-servers when license: awesome-mcp-servers is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.

[AgentGPT](https://agentgpt.reworkd.ai) reports 36k GitHub stars, 9.3k forks, and 219 open issues, last pushed Apr 29, 2025. [awesome-mcp-servers](https://tensorblock.co) has 778 stars, 572 forks, and 41 open issues, last pushed Jul 11, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT) and [awesome-mcp-servers's repository](https://github.com/TensorBlock/awesome-mcp-servers).

| | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | [awesome-mcp-servers](/tools/tensorblock-awesome-mcp-servers.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | A comprehensive collection of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers |
| Stars | 36,264 | 778 |
| Forks | 9,303 | 572 |
| Open issues | 219 | 41 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| 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 | - |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | Developer Tools |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | [awesome-mcp-servers](/tools/tensorblock-awesome-mcp-servers.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintenance | Archived (8%) | Very active (96%) |
| Days since push | 438d | 0d |
| Archived on GitHub | Yes | No |
| Open issues (now) | 219 | 41 |
| Security scan | No lockfile | No MCP manifest |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/tensorblock-awesome-mcp-servers/trust.md) |

## 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 AgentGPT if…

- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, awesome-mcp-servers is MIT.
- Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- 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

### Choose awesome-mcp-servers if…

- License: awesome-mcp-servers is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to awesome-mcp-servers: anthropic, awesome, genai, mcp.
- More recently updated (last pushed Jul 11, 2026).

## 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

## When NOT to use awesome-mcp-servers

- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.

## Common questions

### What is the difference between AgentGPT and awesome-mcp-servers?

AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. awesome-mcp-servers: A comprehensive collection of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose AgentGPT over awesome-mcp-servers?

Choose AgentGPT over awesome-mcp-servers when License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, awesome-mcp-servers is MIT; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; Also covers AI Agents; 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 choose awesome-mcp-servers over AgentGPT?

Choose awesome-mcp-servers over AgentGPT when License: awesome-mcp-servers is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to awesome-mcp-servers: anthropic, awesome, genai, mcp; More recently updated (last pushed Jul 11, 2026).

### 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

### When should I avoid awesome-mcp-servers?

Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.

### Is AgentGPT or awesome-mcp-servers more popular on GitHub?

AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,264 vs 778). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are AgentGPT and awesome-mcp-servers open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (AgentGPT: GPL-3.0, awesome-mcp-servers: MIT).

### Where can I find alternatives to AgentGPT or awesome-mcp-servers?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) and [awesome-mcp-servers alternatives](/tools/tensorblock-awesome-mcp-servers/alternatives) ([AgentGPT markdown twin](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives.md), [awesome-mcp-servers markdown twin](/tools/tensorblock-awesome-mcp-servers/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/reworkd-agentgpt-vs-tensorblock-awesome-mcp-servers.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, AgentGPT or awesome-mcp-servers?

AgentGPT: Archived. awesome-mcp-servers: Very 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 AgentGPT and awesome-mcp-servers?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust); [awesome-mcp-servers trust report](/tools/tensorblock-awesome-mcp-servers/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=reworkd-agentgpt`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=reworkd-agentgpt)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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