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call-mcp-tool vs agent-mode

call-mcp-tool and agent-mode are both ai and llm tools skills. agent-mode scores higher (88 vs 70 out of 100). agent-mode has more GitHub stars (3.0k), and agent-mode was updated more recently (today). The table compares them side by side.

call-mcp-toolagent-mode
Score70 / 10088 / 100
What it doesCall MCP server tool for extended capabilities. Check 'MCP Servers' section in system prompt for available servers and tools. When you need to use external service or access specialized functionality.Unified tool for managing agent LLM modes (add, remove, update, list, switch).
PublisherCommunity: openakitaCommunity: PhyAgentOS
GradesMaintenance A, Licence C, Quality AMaintenance A, Licence A, Quality A
npm downloads a weekNot on npmNot on npm
RunsSkillSkill
Works withClaude Code, Claude appsClaude Code, Claude apps
GitHub stars2,0032,974
Last commit24 Sept 202623 Oct 2026
LicenceAGPL-3.0MIT
Listed since19 Oct 202623 Oct 2026
Install call-mcp-toolInstall agent-mode

Questions

Is call-mcp-tool or agent-mode more popular?

agent-mode has more GitHub stars: 2,974.

Can I use call-mcp-tool and agent-mode together?

Yes. AI assistants can load several skills at once. Install both and the assistant picks the right one for each task.