Comparison
mcpproxy-go vs algernon
Verdict
Pick mcpproxy-go if mcpproxy-go is a Go-based proxy server designed to manage and secure AI agents, featuring audit logging, tool routing, and a web UI; pick algernon if algernon is a lightweight pure-Go web server that supports Lua, Teal, Markdown, HTTP/2, QUIC among other technologies, suitable for developers needing fast local server setup with multiple language and database support.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | mcpproxy-go | algernon |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No published findings from this source as of 2026-09-18 As of Sep 18, 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
- mcpproxy-go
- Supercharge AI Agents, Safely
- algernon
- Small self-contained pure-Go web server with Lua, Teal, Markdown, Ollama, HTTP/2, QUIC, Redis, TypeScript, SQLite and PostgreSQL support
Stars
- mcpproxy-go
- 375
- algernon
- 3.0k
Forks
- mcpproxy-go
- 50
- algernon
- 149
Open issues
- mcpproxy-go
- 25
- algernon
- 19
Language
- mcpproxy-go
- Go
- algernon
- JavaScript
Adopt for
- mcpproxy-go
- mcpproxy-go is a Go-based proxy server designed to manage and secure AI agents, featuring audit logging, tool routing, and a web UI.
- algernon
- Algernon is a lightweight pure-Go web server that supports Lua, Teal, Markdown, HTTP/2, QUIC among other technologies, suitable for developers needing fast local server setup with multiple language and database support.
Persona
- mcpproxy-go
- -
- algernon
- -
Runtime
- mcpproxy-go
- -
- algernon
- -
License
- mcpproxy-go
- mcpproxy-go is distributed under the MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution.
- algernon
- BSD-3-Clause
Last pushed
- mcpproxy-go
- Sep 18, 2026
- algernon
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- mcpproxy-go
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- algernon
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- mcpproxy-go
- 0d
- algernon
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- mcpproxy-go
- 25
- algernon
- 19
Stars delta
- mcpproxy-go
- +70 (30d)
- algernon
- +3 (30d)
Open issues delta
- mcpproxy-go
- +10 (30d)
- algernon
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- mcpproxy-go
- Organization
- algernon
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- mcpproxy-go
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-09-18
- algernon
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- mcpproxy-go
- Trust report
- algernon
- Trust report
Choose mcpproxy-go if…
- mcpproxy-go is primarily Go; algernon is JavaScript.
- License: mcpproxy-go is MIT, algernon is BSD-3-Clause.
- Pricing: mcpproxy-go is free and open-source, but additional services or support might be available for a fee..
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; mcpproxy-go can be installed on macOS and Windows using provided installers or via Homebrew on macOS..
- Tags unique to mcpproxy-go: ai-agents, audit-logging, llm-tools, local-first.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- mcpproxy-go ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- Use mcpproxy-go when you need a proxy server that supports audit logging and tool routing specifically for AI agents, as it is designed with these functionalities in mind.
When NOT to use mcpproxy-go
- Avoid mcpproxy-go if your project requires a proxy server that supports a wide range of languages beyond Go, as it is specifically built for Go environments.
- Do not use mcpproxy-go if you need a proxy server that does not have a local-first deployment model, as it prioritizes local management and security over cloud-based solutions.
Choose algernon if…
- algernon is primarily JavaScript; mcpproxy-go is Go.
- License: algernon is BSD-3-Clause, mcpproxy-go is MIT.
- Tags unique to algernon: go, http/2, lua, ollama.
- For quick development of cross-platform applications leveraging Go and TypeScript
When NOT to use algernon
- In scenarios where extensive documentation or complex setup procedures are expected, as Algernon offers a minimalist approach without comprehensive guides
- If project requires MySQL support because Algernon specifically supports PostgreSQL and SQLite but not MySQL
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (smart-mcp-proxy/mcpproxy-go) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (smart-mcp-proxy/mcpproxy-go) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (smart-mcp-proxy/mcpproxy-go) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (xyproto/algernon) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (xyproto/algernon) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (xyproto/algernon) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (BSD-3-Clause) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: mcpproxy-go 375 · algernon 3.0k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between mcpproxy-go and algernon?
- mcpproxy-go: Supercharge AI Agents, Safely. algernon: Small self-contained pure-Go web server with Lua, Teal, Markdown, Ollama, HTTP/2, QUIC, Redis, TypeScript, SQLite and PostgreSQL support. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose mcpproxy-go over algernon?
- Choose mcpproxy-go over algernon when mcpproxy-go is primarily Go; algernon is JavaScript; License: mcpproxy-go is MIT, algernon is BSD-3-Clause; Pricing: mcpproxy-go is free and open-source, but additional services or support might be available for a fee.; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; mcpproxy-go can be installed on macOS and Windows using provided installers or via Homebrew on macOS.; Tags unique to mcpproxy-go: ai-agents, audit-logging, llm-tools, local-first; Also covers AI Agents; mcpproxy-go ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; Use mcpproxy-go when you need a proxy server that supports audit logging and tool routing specifically for AI agents, as it is designed with these functionalities in mind.
- When should I choose algernon over mcpproxy-go?
- Choose algernon over mcpproxy-go when algernon is primarily JavaScript; mcpproxy-go is Go; License: algernon is BSD-3-Clause, mcpproxy-go is MIT; Tags unique to algernon: go, http/2, lua, ollama; For quick development of cross-platform applications leveraging Go and TypeScript.
- When should I avoid mcpproxy-go?
- Avoid mcpproxy-go if your project requires a proxy server that supports a wide range of languages beyond Go, as it is specifically built for Go environments. Do not use mcpproxy-go if you need a proxy server that does not have a local-first deployment model, as it prioritizes local management and security over cloud-based solutions.
- When should I avoid algernon?
- In scenarios where extensive documentation or complex setup procedures are expected, as Algernon offers a minimalist approach without comprehensive guides If project requires MySQL support because Algernon specifically supports PostgreSQL and SQLite but not MySQL
- Is mcpproxy-go or algernon more popular on GitHub?
- algernon has more GitHub stars (3,027 vs 375). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are mcpproxy-go and algernon open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (mcpproxy-go: MIT, algernon: BSD-3-Clause).
- Where can I find alternatives to mcpproxy-go or algernon?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at mcpproxy-go alternatives and algernon alternatives (mcpproxy-go markdown twin, algernon 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, mcpproxy-go or algernon?
- mcpproxy-go: Very active. algernon: 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 mcpproxy-go and algernon?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: mcpproxy-go trust report; algernon trust report.