Comparison
MaxKB vs agent-kernel
Verdict
Pick MaxKB if maxKB 是一个专为企业级智能体开发设计的开源平台，使用它可以快速启动和管理复杂的代理系统。; pick agent-kernel if agent-kernel provides an operating system for scalable enterprise AI agents, supporting deployment and orchestration at scale with native integration support for MCP and A2A.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | MaxKB | agent-kernel |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 2d · github_public_v1 | Very active (2d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1w · 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
- MaxKB
- 🔥 MaxKB 是一个用于构建企业级代理的开源平台。
- agent-kernel
- The Operating System for Scalable Enterprise AI Agents
Stars
- MaxKB
- 23k
- agent-kernel
- 113
Forks
- MaxKB
- 3.1k
- agent-kernel
- 60
Open issues
- MaxKB
- 16
- agent-kernel
- 128
Language
- MaxKB
- Python
- agent-kernel
- Python
Adopt for
- MaxKB
- MaxKB 是一个专为企业级智能体开发设计的开源平台，使用它可以快速启动和管理复杂的代理系统。
- agent-kernel
- Agent-kernel provides an operating system for scalable enterprise AI agents, supporting deployment and orchestration at scale with native integration support for MCP and A2A.
Persona
- MaxKB
- -
- agent-kernel
- -
Runtime
- MaxKB
- -
- agent-kernel
- -
License
- MaxKB
- GPL-3.0
- agent-kernel
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- MaxKB
- Aug 18, 2026
- agent-kernel
- Aug 7, 2026
Categories
- MaxKB
- AI Agents
- agent-kernel
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Days since push
- MaxKB
- 0d
- agent-kernel
- 2d
Open issues (now)
- MaxKB
- 16
- agent-kernel
- 128
Stars delta
- MaxKB
- +409 (30d)
- agent-kernel
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- MaxKB
- -32 (30d)
- agent-kernel
- Unknown
Full report
- MaxKB
- Trust report
- agent-kernel
- Trust report
Choose MaxKB if…
- License: MaxKB is GPL-3.0, agent-kernel is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to MaxKB: agent, agentic-ai, chatbot, knowledgebase.
- 适用于企业需要构建复杂代理系统的场景，尤其是在寻求快速部署和简便管理的情况下
When NOT to use MaxKB
- Docker ，
Choose agent-kernel if…
- License: agent-kernel is Apache-2.0, MaxKB is GPL-3.0.
- Requirements: It requires Python versions between 3.12 and 3.13.x.; Supports deployment to various environments such as AWS Lambda, ECS, Azure Functions, or Container Apps via one Terraform module..
- Tags unique to agent-kernel: a2a, adk, aws, azure.
- If you require seamless scalability across different cloud providers like AWS and Azure without lock-in or rewrites.
When NOT to use agent-kernel
- If your project is confined to a single, specific AI framework which doesn't require the flexibility Agent-kernel offers.
- When you do not have Python version 3.12 - 3.13.x, as it's the required runtime environment.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (1Panel-dev/MaxKB) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- GitHub forks (1Panel-dev/MaxKB) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- Last push (1Panel-dev/MaxKB) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- GitHub stars (yaalalabs/agent-kernel) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- GitHub forks (yaalalabs/agent-kernel) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- Last push (yaalalabs/agent-kernel) · observed Aug 7, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: MaxKB 23k · agent-kernel 113 (synced Aug 18, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between MaxKB and agent-kernel?
- MaxKB: 🔥 MaxKB 是一个用于构建企业级代理的开源平台。. agent-kernel: The Operating System for Scalable Enterprise AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose MaxKB over agent-kernel?
- Choose MaxKB over agent-kernel when License: MaxKB is GPL-3.0, agent-kernel is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to MaxKB: agent, agentic-ai, chatbot, knowledgebase; 适用于企业需要构建复杂代理系统的场景，尤其是在寻求快速部署和简便管理的情况下.
- When should I choose agent-kernel over MaxKB?
- Choose agent-kernel over MaxKB when License: agent-kernel is Apache-2.0, MaxKB is GPL-3.0; Requirements: It requires Python versions between 3.12 and 3.13.x.; Supports deployment to various environments such as AWS Lambda, ECS, Azure Functions, or Container Apps via one Terraform module.; Tags unique to agent-kernel: a2a, adk, aws, azure; If you require seamless scalability across different cloud providers like AWS and Azure without lock-in or rewrites.
- When should I avoid MaxKB?
- Docker ，
- When should I avoid agent-kernel?
- If your project is confined to a single, specific AI framework which doesn't require the flexibility Agent-kernel offers. When you do not have Python version 3.12 - 3.13.x, as it's the required runtime environment.
- Is MaxKB or agent-kernel more popular on GitHub?
- MaxKB has more GitHub stars (22,536 vs 113). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are MaxKB and agent-kernel open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (MaxKB: GPL-3.0, agent-kernel: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to MaxKB or agent-kernel?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at MaxKB alternatives and agent-kernel alternatives (MaxKB markdown twin, agent-kernel 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, MaxKB or agent-kernel?
- MaxKB: Very active. agent-kernel: 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 MaxKB and agent-kernel?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: MaxKB trust report; agent-kernel trust report.