diff --git a/guide/ai-ecosystem.md b/guide/ai-ecosystem.md
index adac620..3e176e8 100644
--- a/guide/ai-ecosystem.md
+++ b/guide/ai-ecosystem.md
@@ -506,6 +506,8 @@ See `/voice-refine` skill template in `examples/skills/`.
 
 ## 6. IDE-Based Tools (Cursor, Windsurf, Cline)
 
+> **Technical Comparison**: For an objective comparison of Claude Code vs 22+ alternatives across 11 criteria (MCP support, Skills, Commands, Subagents, Plan Mode), see the [AI Coding Agents Matrix](https://coding-agents-matrix.dev/) (updated Jan 2026).
+
 ### When IDE Tools Complement Claude Code
 
 | Scenario | Use IDE Tool | Use Claude Code |
diff --git a/machine-readable/reference.yaml b/machine-readable/reference.yaml
index dcf3e2d..ab1972d 100644
--- a/machine-readable/reference.yaml
+++ b/machine-readable/reference.yaml
@@ -394,6 +394,12 @@ ecosystem:
     claude_code_everything:
       url: "github.com/wesammustafa/Claude-Code-Everything"
       focus: "Visual walkthrough - Screenshots, BMAD method"
+    coding_agents_matrix:
+      url: "coding-agents-matrix.dev"
+      focus: "Technical comparison - 23 agents, 11 criteria"
+      updated: "2026-01-19"
+      agents: 23
+      criteria: ["MCP", "Skills", "Commands", "Subagents", "Plan Mode"]
   install_templates: "scripts/install-templates.sh"
   cowork:
     description: "Claude Code for non-developers (desktop app)"