--- title: "promptext vs open-code-review" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/1broseidon-promptext-vs-alibaba-open-code-review" tools: ["1broseidon-promptext", "alibaba-open-code-review"] --- # promptext vs open-code-review *GraphCanon updated Sep 30, 2026* ## Verdict Pick promptext if promptext is a Go-based tool that specializes in extracting code context for AI assistants, aiding in prompt engineering and code analysis; pick open-code-review if open-code-review is a hybrid architecture code review tool using deterministic pipelines and an LLM Agent to provide detailed feedback, including specific security rule checks. [promptext](https://chain.sh/promptext) reports 22 GitHub stars, 1 forks, and 0 open issues, last pushed Apr 12, 2026. [open-code-review](https://open-codereview.ai) has 21k stars, 1.5k forks, and 126 open issues, last pushed Aug 19, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [promptext's repository](https://github.com/1broseidon/promptext) and [open-code-review's repository](https://github.com/alibaba/open-code-review). | | [promptext](/tools/1broseidon-promptext.md) | [open-code-review](/tools/alibaba-open-code-review.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Smart code context extractor for AI assistants | Hybrid architecture code review tool with LLM Agent for precise line-level comments and built-in security rule checks. | | Stars | 22 | 20,812 | | Forks | 1 | 1,482 | | Open issues | 0 | 126 | | Language | Go | Go | | Adopt for | Promptext is a Go-based tool that specializes in extracting code context for AI assistants, aiding in prompt engineering and code analysis. | open-code-review is a hybrid architecture code review tool using deterministic pipelines and an LLM Agent to provide detailed feedback, including specific security rule checks. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Promptext is distributed under the MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution. | Apache-2.0 license, providing a balance between permissive usage and explicit patent grants. | | Categories | Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks | Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [promptext](/tools/1broseidon-promptext.md) | [open-code-review](/tools/alibaba-open-code-review.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Slowing (36%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 158d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 0 | 126 | | Stars delta | 0 (30d) | +10k (30d) | | Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | +89 (30d) | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/1broseidon-promptext/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/alibaba-open-code-review/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: promptext - **Pricing:** freemium - Promptext is free and open-source, with no direct costs for use. - **Requirements:** Min 1 GB RAM; Requires Go 1.19+ for installation via Go install method. - **Adopt for:** Promptext is a Go-based tool that specializes in extracting code context for AI assistants, aiding in prompt engineering and code analysis. - **License detail:** Promptext is distributed under the MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution. ## Decision facts: open-code-review - **Pricing:** freemium - The tool is open-source and free. - **Adopt for:** open-code-review is a hybrid architecture code review tool using deterministic pipelines and an LLM Agent to provide detailed feedback, including specific security rule checks. - **License detail:** Apache-2.0 license, providing a balance between permissive usage and explicit patent grants. ## Choose when ### Choose promptext if… - License: promptext is MIT, open-code-review is Apache-2.0. - Pricing: Promptext is free and open-source, with no direct costs for use.. - Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Requires Go 1.19+ for installation via Go install method.. - Tags unique to promptext: ai-tools, cli, code-analysis, code-context. - When you need to extract code context for AI assistants in a Go-based project, as Promptext is specifically optimized for this language. ### Choose open-code-review if… - License: open-code-review is Apache-2.0, promptext is MIT. - Pricing: The tool is open-source and free.. - Tags unique to open-code-review: agent-skills, code-review-assistant, repository-level-context. - When leveraging the capabilities of a large language model (LLM) agent for precise line-level commenting and rule enforcement, especially if you are familiar with or prefer Go in your tech stack. ## When NOT to use promptext - If your project is not in Go, Promptext may not be the best choice, as its primary support is for Go projects. - When you require a tool that supports multiple programming languages simultaneously, Promptext, being Go-centric, might not meet your needs. - If you are looking for a tool that includes additional features beyond code context extraction, such as code refactoring or debugging, Promptext may not be the right fit. ## When NOT to use open-code-review - For development teams looking for a tool that offers real-time suggestions beyond line-level comments since open-code-review focuses on deterministic pipeline assessments and LLM-generated feedback at - sync events. - When specific integration with frameworks or languages not supported by this tool is crucial, such as those needing more Python-centric integrations which might not align well with its Go-based core. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between promptext and open-code-review? promptext: Smart code context extractor for AI assistants. open-code-review: Hybrid architecture code review tool with LLM Agent for precise line-level comments and built-in security rule checks.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose promptext over open-code-review? Choose promptext over open-code-review when License: promptext is MIT, open-code-review is Apache-2.0; Pricing: Promptext is free and open-source, with no direct costs for use.; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Requires Go 1.19+ for installation via Go install method.; Tags unique to promptext: ai-tools, cli, code-analysis, code-context; When you need to extract code context for AI assistants in a Go-based project, as Promptext is specifically optimized for this language. ### When should I choose open-code-review over promptext? Choose open-code-review over promptext when License: open-code-review is Apache-2.0, promptext is MIT; Pricing: The tool is open-source and free.; Tags unique to open-code-review: agent-skills, code-review-assistant, repository-level-context; When leveraging the capabilities of a large language model (LLM) agent for precise line-level commenting and rule enforcement, especially if you are familiar with or prefer Go in your tech stack. ### When should I avoid promptext? If your project is not in Go, Promptext may not be the best choice, as its primary support is for Go projects. When you require a tool that supports multiple programming languages simultaneously, Promptext, being Go-centric, might not meet your needs. If you are looking for a tool that includes additional features beyond code context extraction, such as code refactoring or debugging, Promptext may not be the right fit. ### When should I avoid open-code-review? For development teams looking for a tool that offers real-time suggestions beyond line-level comments since open-code-review focuses on deterministic pipeline assessments and LLM-generated feedback at sync events. When specific integration with frameworks or languages not supported by this tool is crucial, such as those needing more Python-centric integrations which might not align well with its Go-based core. ### Is promptext or open-code-review more popular on GitHub? open-code-review has more GitHub stars (20,812 vs 22). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are promptext and open-code-review open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (promptext: MIT, open-code-review: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to promptext or open-code-review? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [promptext alternatives](/tools/1broseidon-promptext/alternatives) and [open-code-review alternatives](/tools/alibaba-open-code-review/alternatives) ([promptext markdown twin](/tools/1broseidon-promptext/alternatives.md), [open-code-review markdown twin](/tools/alibaba-open-code-review/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/1broseidon-promptext-vs-alibaba-open-code-review.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, promptext or open-code-review? promptext: Slowing. open-code-review: 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 promptext and open-code-review? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [promptext trust report](/tools/1broseidon-promptext/trust); [open-code-review trust report](/tools/alibaba-open-code-review/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=1broseidon-promptext`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=1broseidon-promptext) - 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/_