--- title: "1Panel vs cortex-memory" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/1panel-dev-1panel-vs-skullfire07-cortex-memory" tools: ["1panel-dev-1panel", "skullfire07-cortex-memory"] --- # 1Panel vs cortex-memory *GraphCanon updated Jul 11, 2026* ## Verdict Pick 1Panel when 1Panel is primarily Go; cortex-memory is TypeScript; pick cortex-memory when cortex-memory is primarily TypeScript; 1Panel is Go. [1Panel](https://1panel.pro) reports 36k GitHub stars, 3.2k forks, and 278 open issues, last pushed Jul 10, 2026. [cortex-memory](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=cortex-dev.cortex-ai-memory) has 7 stars, 1 forks, and 0 open issues, last pushed Mar 25, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [1Panel's repository](https://github.com/1Panel-dev/1Panel) and [cortex-memory's repository](https://github.com/SKULLFIRE07/cortex-memory). | | [1Panel](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel.md) | [cortex-memory](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A modern, open-source VPS control panel with native AI agent support | Persistent AI memory for Claude Code, Cursor & Cline. Auto-captures decisions, patterns and context across sessions. Zero-config VSCode extension + CLI + MCP server. | | Stars | 36,174 | 7 | | Forks | 3,242 | 1 | | Open issues | 278 | 0 | | Language | Go | TypeScript | | Adopt for | 1Panel is a distinctive open-source VPS control panel with built-in support for Ollama models and OpenClaw agents, offering comprehensive server management through an intuitive web interface. | - | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | GPL-3.0 | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [1Panel](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel.md) | [cortex-memory](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Slowing (36%) | | Days since push | 1d | 108d | | Open issues (now) | 278 | 0 | | Owner type | Organization | User | | Security scan | No lockfile | 3 low (3 low) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: 1Panel - **Requirements:** Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky) - **Adopt for:** 1Panel is a distinctive open-source VPS control panel with built-in support for Ollama models and OpenClaw agents, offering comprehensive server management through an intuitive web interface. ## Choose when ### Choose 1Panel if… - 1Panel is primarily Go; cortex-memory is TypeScript. - License: 1Panel is GPL-3.0, cortex-memory is MIT. - Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky). - Tags unique to 1Panel: agent, docker, linux, ollama. - Also covers AI Agents. - - You require native support for running Ollama models directly through your VPS control panel. ### Choose cortex-memory if… - cortex-memory is primarily TypeScript; 1Panel is Go. - License: cortex-memory is MIT, 1Panel is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to cortex-memory: ai, ai-coding-assistant, ai-memory, claude. ## When NOT to use 1Panel - - If you do not need or want the specific features of Ollama models and OpenClaw agents support and prefer a more generalized VPS management platform. - - For environments where existing tools already sufficiently manage your server stacks without requiring integration of AI agent functionalities. ## When NOT to use cortex-memory - Last GitHub push was 108 days ago (slowing maintenance, Mar 25, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on cortex-memory. - Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between 1Panel and cortex-memory? 1Panel: A modern, open-source VPS control panel with native AI agent support. cortex-memory: Persistent AI memory for Claude Code, Cursor & Cline. Auto-captures decisions, patterns and context across sessions. Zero-config VSCode extension + CLI + MCP server.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose 1Panel over cortex-memory? Choose 1Panel over cortex-memory when 1Panel is primarily Go; cortex-memory is TypeScript; License: 1Panel is GPL-3.0, cortex-memory is MIT; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky); Tags unique to 1Panel: agent, docker, linux, ollama; Also covers AI Agents; - You require native support for running Ollama models directly through your VPS control panel. ### When should I choose cortex-memory over 1Panel? Choose cortex-memory over 1Panel when cortex-memory is primarily TypeScript; 1Panel is Go; License: cortex-memory is MIT, 1Panel is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to cortex-memory: ai, ai-coding-assistant, ai-memory, claude. ### When should I avoid 1Panel? - If you do not need or want the specific features of Ollama models and OpenClaw agents support and prefer a more generalized VPS management platform. - For environments where existing tools already sufficiently manage your server stacks without requiring integration of AI agent functionalities. ### When should I avoid cortex-memory? Last GitHub push was 108 days ago (slowing maintenance, Mar 25, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on cortex-memory. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. ### Is 1Panel or cortex-memory more popular on GitHub? 1Panel has more GitHub stars (36,174 vs 7). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are 1Panel and cortex-memory open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (1Panel: GPL-3.0, cortex-memory: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to 1Panel or cortex-memory? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [1Panel alternatives](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel/alternatives) and [cortex-memory alternatives](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory/alternatives) ([1Panel markdown twin](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel/alternatives.md), [cortex-memory markdown twin](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory/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/1panel-dev-1panel-vs-skullfire07-cortex-memory.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, 1Panel or cortex-memory? 1Panel: Very active. cortex-memory: Slowing. 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 1Panel and cortex-memory? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [1Panel trust report](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel/trust); [cortex-memory trust report](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=1panel-dev-1panel`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=1panel-dev-1panel) - 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/_