--- title: "promptext vs code2prompt" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/1broseidon-promptext-vs-mufeedvh-code2prompt" tools: ["1broseidon-promptext", "mufeedvh-code2prompt"] --- # promptext vs code2prompt *GraphCanon updated Sep 30, 2026* ## Verdict Pick promptext when promptext is primarily Go; code2prompt is Rust; pick code2prompt when code2prompt is primarily Rust; promptext is Go. [promptext](https://chain.sh/promptext) reports 22 GitHub stars, 1 forks, and 0 open issues, last pushed Apr 12, 2026. [code2prompt](https://code2prompt.dev) has 7.7k stars, 446 forks, and 16 open issues, last pushed Sep 18, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [promptext's repository](https://github.com/1broseidon/promptext) and [code2prompt's repository](https://github.com/mufeedvh/code2prompt). | | [promptext](/tools/1broseidon-promptext.md) | [code2prompt](/tools/mufeedvh-code2prompt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Smart code context extractor for AI assistants | CLI tool to convert codebase into LLM prompt | | Stars | 22 | 7,678 | | Forks | 1 | 446 | | Open issues | 0 | 16 | | Language | Go | Rust | | Adopt for | Promptext is a Go-based tool that specializes in extracting code context for AI assistants, aiding in prompt engineering and code analysis. | - | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Promptext is distributed under the MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution. | MIT | | 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) | [code2prompt](/tools/mufeedvh-code2prompt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Slowing (36%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 158d | 1d | | Open issues (now) | 0 | 16 | | Stars delta | 0 (30d) | +169 (30d) | | Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | -4 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/1broseidon-promptext/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/mufeedvh-code2prompt/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: code2prompt - **Hosting:** self hosted - code2prompt operates as a self-hosted CLI tool, allowing for local data processing that is important for users with confidentiality requirements or those who wish to avoid cloud dependency. - **Pricing:** freemium - The code2prompt tool is available under MIT license free of monetary charge. However, premium support or advanced features might incur costs if provided by the development team in future updates. ## Choose when ### Choose promptext if… - promptext is primarily Go; code2prompt is Rust. - 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, code-analysis, code-context, go. - When you need to extract code context for AI assistants in a Go-based project, as Promptext is specifically optimized for this language. ### Choose code2prompt if… - code2prompt is primarily Rust; promptext is Go. - code2prompt operates as a self-hosted CLI tool, allowing for local data processing that is important for users with confidentiality requirements or those who wish to avoid cloud dependency. - Pricing: The code2prompt tool is available under MIT license free of monetary charge. However, premium support or advanced features might incur costs if provided by the development team in future updates.. - Tags unique to code2prompt: ai, chatgpt, claude, command-line-tool. - When you aim to structure and deliver your entire codebase into an LLM for comprehensive documentation or refactoring guidance. ## 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 code2prompt - In situations requiring real-time interaction or analysis of codebases due to the static nature of its prompt generation process, as this might not cater to agile or evolving project requirements. - If you are in need of a tool beyond simple CLI operation and desire an integrated development environment (IDE) plugin for more interactive and continuous assistance. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between promptext and code2prompt? promptext: Smart code context extractor for AI assistants. code2prompt: CLI tool to convert codebase into LLM prompt. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose promptext over code2prompt? Choose promptext over code2prompt when promptext is primarily Go; code2prompt is Rust; 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, code-analysis, code-context, go; 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 code2prompt over promptext? Choose code2prompt over promptext when code2prompt is primarily Rust; promptext is Go; code2prompt operates as a self-hosted CLI tool, allowing for local data processing that is important for users with confidentiality requirements or those who wish to avoid cloud dependency; Pricing: The code2prompt tool is available under MIT license free of monetary charge. However, premium support or advanced features might incur costs if provided by the development team in future updates.; Tags unique to code2prompt: ai, chatgpt, claude, command-line-tool; When you aim to structure and deliver your entire codebase into an LLM for comprehensive documentation or refactoring guidance. ### 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 code2prompt? In situations requiring real-time interaction or analysis of codebases due to the static nature of its prompt generation process, as this might not cater to agile or evolving project requirements. If you are in need of a tool beyond simple CLI operation and desire an integrated development environment (IDE) plugin for more interactive and continuous assistance. ### Is promptext or code2prompt more popular on GitHub? code2prompt has more GitHub stars (7,678 vs 22). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are promptext and code2prompt open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (promptext: MIT, code2prompt: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to promptext or code2prompt? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [promptext alternatives](/tools/1broseidon-promptext/alternatives) and [code2prompt alternatives](/tools/mufeedvh-code2prompt/alternatives) ([promptext markdown twin](/tools/1broseidon-promptext/alternatives.md), [code2prompt markdown twin](/tools/mufeedvh-code2prompt/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-mufeedvh-code2prompt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, promptext or code2prompt? promptext: Slowing. code2prompt: 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 code2prompt? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [promptext trust report](/tools/1broseidon-promptext/trust); [code2prompt trust report](/tools/mufeedvh-code2prompt/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/_