Comparison
hexstrike-ai vs AgentGPT
Verdict
Pick hexstrike-ai if hexStrike AI MCP Agents is a specialized tool that leverages AI agents to automate cybersecurity tasks, suitable for users with advanced programming and security knowledge; pick AgentGPT if agentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer browser-based interactions.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | hexstrike-ai | AgentGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (16d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Archived (466d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- hexstrike-ai
- Advanced MCP server for automated cybersecurity tasks using AI agents
- AgentGPT
- Assembler for autonomous AI Agents
Stars
- hexstrike-ai
- 11k
- AgentGPT
- 36k
Forks
- hexstrike-ai
- 2.3k
- AgentGPT
- 9.3k
Open issues
- hexstrike-ai
- 104
- AgentGPT
- 219
Language
- hexstrike-ai
- Python
- AgentGPT
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- hexstrike-ai
- HexStrike AI MCP Agents is a specialized tool that leverages AI agents to automate cybersecurity tasks, suitable for users with advanced programming and security knowledge.
- AgentGPT
- AgentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer browser-based interactions with their AI projects
Persona
- hexstrike-ai
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
Runtime
- hexstrike-ai
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
License
- hexstrike-ai
- MIT
- AgentGPT
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- hexstrike-ai
- Aug 3, 2026
- AgentGPT
- Apr 29, 2025
Categories
- hexstrike-ai
- AI Agents
- AgentGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- hexstrike-ai
- Active (82%)
- AgentGPT
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- hexstrike-ai
- 16d
- AgentGPT
- 466d
Archived on GitHub
- hexstrike-ai
- No
- AgentGPT
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- hexstrike-ai
- 104
- AgentGPT
- 219
Stars delta
- hexstrike-ai
- +816 (30d)
- AgentGPT
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- hexstrike-ai
- +10 (30d)
- AgentGPT
- Unknown
Owner type
- hexstrike-ai
- User
- AgentGPT
- Organization
OSV dependency advisories
- hexstrike-ai
- Published findings
- AgentGPT
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- hexstrike-ai
- Trust report
- AgentGPT
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- VS Code · hexstrike-ai: Works with VS Code · AgentGPT: Works with VS Code
Choose hexstrike-ai if…
- hexstrike-ai is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript.
- License: hexstrike-ai is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Pricing: HexStrike AI is offered under the MIT License, which means it's free to use; however, support for certain features may be provided through a freemium model or paid services..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM.
- Tags unique to hexstrike-ai: ai-agents, ai-cybersecurity, bug-bounty-automation, llm-integration.
- When you need a flexible platform capable of integrating multiple AI clients such as Claude Desktop, VS Code Copilot, and others to enhance automated pentesting and vulnerability discovery.
When NOT to use hexstrike-ai
- If you're looking specifically for a solution that currently supports the latest version (v0.14.0) of 5ire as it is not supported by HexStrike AI MCP Agents.
- In scenarios requiring more generalized automation outside of cybersecurity, as HexStrike AI focuses explicitly on integrating LLMs with offensive security capabilities.
Choose AgentGPT if…
- AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; hexstrike-ai is Python.
- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, hexstrike-ai is MIT.
- Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI
When NOT to use AgentGPT
- Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box
- Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (0x4m4/hexstrike-ai) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (0x4m4/hexstrike-ai) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- Last push (0x4m4/hexstrike-ai) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- GitHub forks (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- Last push (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Apr 29, 2025
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: hexstrike-ai 11k · AgentGPT 36k (synced Aug 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between hexstrike-ai and AgentGPT?
- hexstrike-ai: Advanced MCP server for automated cybersecurity tasks using AI agents. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose hexstrike-ai over AgentGPT?
- Choose hexstrike-ai over AgentGPT when hexstrike-ai is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: hexstrike-ai is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Pricing: HexStrike AI is offered under the MIT License, which means it's free to use; however, support for certain features may be provided through a freemium model or paid services.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Tags unique to hexstrike-ai: ai-agents, ai-cybersecurity, bug-bounty-automation, llm-integration; When you need a flexible platform capable of integrating multiple AI clients such as Claude Desktop, VS Code Copilot, and others to enhance automated pentesting and vulnerability discovery.
- When should I choose AgentGPT over hexstrike-ai?
- Choose AgentGPT over hexstrike-ai when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; hexstrike-ai is Python; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, hexstrike-ai is MIT; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; Also covers Developer Tools; AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI.
- When should I avoid hexstrike-ai?
- If you're looking specifically for a solution that currently supports the latest version (v0.14.0) of 5ire as it is not supported by HexStrike AI MCP Agents. In scenarios requiring more generalized automation outside of cybersecurity, as HexStrike AI focuses explicitly on integrating LLMs with offensive security capabilities.
- When should I avoid AgentGPT?
- Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment
- Is hexstrike-ai or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub?
- AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,304 vs 11,216). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are hexstrike-ai and AgentGPT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (hexstrike-ai: MIT, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to hexstrike-ai or AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at hexstrike-ai alternatives and AgentGPT alternatives (hexstrike-ai markdown twin, AgentGPT 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, hexstrike-ai or AgentGPT?
- hexstrike-ai: Active. AgentGPT: Archived. 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 hexstrike-ai and AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: hexstrike-ai trust report; AgentGPT trust report.