--- title: "mcpproxy-go vs algernon" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go-vs-xyproto-algernon" tools: ["smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go", "xyproto-algernon"] --- # mcpproxy-go vs algernon *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## 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. [mcpproxy-go](https://mcpproxy.app) reports 375 GitHub stars, 50 forks, and 25 open issues, last pushed Sep 18, 2026. [algernon](https://algernon.roboticoverlords.org) has 3.0k stars, 149 forks, and 19 open issues, last pushed Sep 18, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [mcpproxy-go's repository](https://github.com/smart-mcp-proxy/mcpproxy-go) and [algernon's repository](https://github.com/xyproto/algernon). | | [mcpproxy-go](/tools/smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go.md) | [algernon](/tools/xyproto-algernon.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Supercharge AI Agents, Safely | Small self-contained pure-Go web server with Lua, Teal, Markdown, Ollama, HTTP/2, QUIC, Redis, TypeScript, SQLite and PostgreSQL support | | Stars | 375 | 3,027 | | Forks | 50 | 149 | | Open issues | 25 | 19 | | Language | Go | JavaScript | | Adopt for | 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 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 | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | mcpproxy-go is distributed under the MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution. | BSD-3-Clause | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [mcpproxy-go](/tools/smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go.md) | [algernon](/tools/xyproto-algernon.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Days since push | 0d | 1d | | Open issues (now) | 25 | 19 | | Stars delta | +70 (30d) | +3 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +10 (30d) | 0 (30d) | | Owner type | Organization | User | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/xyproto-algernon/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: mcpproxy-go - **Pricing:** freemium - 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. - **Adopt for:** mcpproxy-go is a Go-based proxy server designed to manage and secure AI agents, featuring audit logging, tool routing, and a web UI. - **License detail:** mcpproxy-go is distributed under the MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution. ## Decision facts: algernon - **Adopt for:** 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. ## Choose when ### 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. ### 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 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 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 ## 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](/tools/smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go/alternatives) and [algernon alternatives](/tools/xyproto-algernon/alternatives) ([mcpproxy-go markdown twin](/tools/smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go/alternatives.md), [algernon markdown twin](/tools/xyproto-algernon/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/smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go-vs-xyproto-algernon.md) 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](/tools/smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go/trust); [algernon trust report](/tools/xyproto-algernon/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=smart-mcp-proxy-mcpproxy-go) - 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/_