Comparison
hivemind vs agent-framework
Verdict
Pick hivemind if hivemind stands out for its capabilities in converting traces into reusable skills across multiple AI agents using embeddings; pick agent-framework if the agent-framework provides tools for developers to build and deploy AI agents and multi-agent workflows in Python and .NET environments.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | hivemind | agent-framework |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of 2d · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d 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 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
- hivemind
- Hivemind turns your traces into reusable skills across agents
- agent-framework
- Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows
Stars
- hivemind
- 1.6k
- agent-framework
- 13k
Forks
- hivemind
- 102
- agent-framework
- 2.1k
Open issues
- hivemind
- 46
- agent-framework
- 685
Language
- hivemind
- TypeScript
- agent-framework
- Python
Adopt for
- hivemind
- Hivemind stands out for its capabilities in converting traces into reusable skills across multiple AI agents using embeddings.
- agent-framework
- The agent-framework provides tools for developers to build and deploy AI agents and multi-agent workflows in Python and .NET environments.
Persona
- hivemind
- -
- agent-framework
- -
Runtime
- hivemind
- -
- agent-framework
- -
License
- hivemind
- Apache-2.0
- agent-framework
- MIT
Last pushed
- hivemind
- Aug 21, 2026
- agent-framework
- Aug 10, 2026
Categories
- hivemind
- AI Agents
- agent-framework
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- hivemind
- 1d
- agent-framework
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- hivemind
- 46
- agent-framework
- 685
Stars delta
- hivemind
- +74 (30d)
- agent-framework
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- hivemind
- +7 (30d)
- agent-framework
- Unknown
Full report
- hivemind
- Trust report
- agent-framework
- Trust report
Choose hivemind if…
- hivemind is primarily TypeScript; agent-framework is Python.
- License: hivemind is Apache-2.0, agent-framework is MIT.
- Tags unique to hivemind: ai-agents, ai-memory, embeddings, long-term-memory.
- hivemind ships an MCP server manifest.
- - When you are working on an environment where multiple AI agents need to share and use the same set of skills derived from historical interactions or traces.
When NOT to use hivemind
- - When your application does not require skill reuse across multiple AI agents, as Hivemind’s forte is in enabling such cross-agent knowledge and behavior sharing.
- - If you are looking for a standalone solution without integrating traces into reusable skills; Hivemind leans towards managing skills via traces.
Choose agent-framework if…
- agent-framework is primarily Python; hivemind is TypeScript.
- License: agent-framework is MIT, hivemind is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: Python version 3.6 or newer is required for Python installations.; The .NET Core SDK must be installed for utilizing the .NET packages..
- Tags unique to agent-framework: agent-framework, agentic-ai, agents, multi-agent.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- Choose agent-framework if your project requires support for both Python and .NET, allowing you to develop across different ecosystems.
When NOT to use agent-framework
- Avoid using the agent-framework if your team does not have proficiency in either Python or.NET, as this may cause difficulties in leveraging its features effectively.
- Do not opt for agent-framework if you only need lightweight support for AI agents without a comprehensive orchestration and deployment framework.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (activeloopai/hivemind) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- GitHub forks (activeloopai/hivemind) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- Last push (activeloopai/hivemind) · observed Aug 21, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- Last push (microsoft/agent-framework) · observed Aug 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: hivemind 1.6k · agent-framework 13k (synced Aug 22, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between hivemind and agent-framework?
- hivemind: Hivemind turns your traces into reusable skills across agents. agent-framework: Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose hivemind over agent-framework?
- Choose hivemind over agent-framework when hivemind is primarily TypeScript; agent-framework is Python; License: hivemind is Apache-2.0, agent-framework is MIT; Tags unique to hivemind: ai-agents, ai-memory, embeddings, long-term-memory; hivemind ships an MCP server manifest; - When you are working on an environment where multiple AI agents need to share and use the same set of skills derived from historical interactions or traces.
- When should I choose agent-framework over hivemind?
- Choose agent-framework over hivemind when agent-framework is primarily Python; hivemind is TypeScript; License: agent-framework is MIT, hivemind is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Python version 3.6 or newer is required for Python installations.; The .NET Core SDK must be installed for utilizing the .NET packages.; Tags unique to agent-framework: agent-framework, agentic-ai, agents, multi-agent; Also covers Developer Tools; Choose agent-framework if your project requires support for both Python and .NET, allowing you to develop across different ecosystems.
- When should I avoid hivemind?
- - When your application does not require skill reuse across multiple AI agents, as Hivemind’s forte is in enabling such cross-agent knowledge and behavior sharing. - If you are looking for a standalone solution without integrating traces into reusable skills; Hivemind leans towards managing skills via traces.
- When should I avoid agent-framework?
- Avoid using the agent-framework if your team does not have proficiency in either Python or.NET, as this may cause difficulties in leveraging its features effectively. Do not opt for agent-framework if you only need lightweight support for AI agents without a comprehensive orchestration and deployment framework.
- Is hivemind or agent-framework more popular on GitHub?
- agent-framework has more GitHub stars (12,718 vs 1,573). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are hivemind and agent-framework open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (hivemind: Apache-2.0, agent-framework: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to hivemind or agent-framework?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at hivemind alternatives and agent-framework alternatives (hivemind markdown twin, agent-framework 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, hivemind or agent-framework?
- hivemind: Very active. agent-framework: 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 hivemind and agent-framework?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: hivemind trust report; agent-framework trust report.