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-tool | agent-mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70 / 100 | 88 / 100 |
| What it does | Call 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). |
| Publisher | Community: openakita | Community: PhyAgentOS |
| Grades | Maintenance A, Licence C, Quality A | Maintenance A, Licence A, Quality A |
| npm downloads a week | Not on npm | Not on npm |
| Runs | Skill | Skill |
| Works with | Claude Code, Claude apps | Claude Code, Claude apps |
| GitHub stars | 2,003 | 2,974 |
| Last commit | 24 Sept 2026 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Listed since | 19 Oct 2026 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Install call-mcp-tool | Install 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.