Comparison
ECC vs Magick
Verdict
Pick ECC if eCC is an agent harness performance optimization system for AI agents and large language models, emphasizing skills, instincts, memory, security, and research-first development; pick Magick if magick is a TypeScript-based toolkit focused on the development and fine-tuning of AI agents with integrations for large language models and support for no-code visual scripting.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 30, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | ECC | Magick |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (452d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No published findings from this source as of 2026-09-18 As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · 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
- ECC
- Agent harness performance optimization system for AI agents and LLMs
- Magick
- Cutting-edge toolkit for AI builders
Stars
- ECC
- 261k
- Magick
- 847
Forks
- ECC
- 39k
- Magick
- 140
Open issues
- ECC
- 227
- Magick
- 32
Language
- ECC
- JavaScript
- Magick
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- ECC
- ECC is an agent harness performance optimization system for AI agents and large language models, emphasizing skills, instincts, memory, security, and research-first development.
- Magick
- Magick is a TypeScript-based toolkit focused on the development and fine-tuning of AI agents with integrations for large language models and support for no-code visual scripting.
Persona
- ECC
- -
- Magick
- -
Runtime
- ECC
- -
- Magick
- -
License
- ECC
- MIT
- Magick
- Magick operates under a license that differs from typical open-source licenses. Users need to verify compatibility with their projects' licensing needs.
Last pushed
- ECC
- Sep 17, 2026
- Magick
- Jun 24, 2025
Categories
- ECC
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
- Magick
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability, LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- ECC
- Very active (96%)
- Magick
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- ECC
- 0d
- Magick
- 452d
Open issues (now)
- ECC
- 227
- Magick
- 32
Stars delta
- ECC
- +21k (30d)
- Magick
- +5 (30d)
Open issues delta
- ECC
- +105 (30d)
- Magick
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- ECC
- User
- Magick
- Organization
OSV dependency advisories
- ECC
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-09-18
- Magick
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- ECC
- Trust report
- Magick
- Trust report
Choose ECC if…
- ECC is primarily JavaScript; Magick is TypeScript.
- License: ECC is MIT, Magick is Other.
- Pricing: ECC offers a free GitHub App for open-source projects, while ECC Pro provides support for private repositories at a cost of $19 per seat per month..
- Requirements: ECC is available as a JavaScript tool and can be installed via guided setup or native plugin commands..
- Tags unique to ECC: ai-agents, anthropic, claude, claude-code.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- Use ECC when you need to optimize the performance of AI agents and large language models, particularly if you are working with platforms like Claude Code, Codex, Opencode, or Cursor.
When NOT to use ECC
- Avoid ECC if your project does not align with the specific platforms it supports, such as Claude Code, Codex, Opencode, or Cursor.
- Do not use ECC if you are looking for a free solution for private repositories, as ECC Pro requires a subscription for private repo support.
Choose Magick if…
- Magick is primarily TypeScript; ECC is JavaScript.
- License: Magick is Other, ECC is MIT.
- Pricing: No explicit pricing details provided in the repository data, indicating a trial or enterprise model potentially requiring direct inquiries for specific terms..
- Tags unique to Magick: agent, agi, ai, blueprints-visual-scripting.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability, Model Training.
- - You are building AI agents or virtual assistants using large language models like Gemini, GPT-3, or GPT-4 that require visual scripting capabilities.
When NOT to use Magick
- - You are working on projects in a language other than TypeScript or prefer languages known for rapid prototyping without type safety.
- - Your team strictly adheres to code-only workflows without interest in visual scripting capabilities provided by tools like node editors and blueprint systems.
- - The project requires strict adherence to an open-source license; Magick's licensing is not standard OSS, which can affect integration requirements.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (affaan-m/ECC) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (affaan-m/ECC) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (affaan-m/ECC) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 30, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (Oneirocom/Magick) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (Oneirocom/Magick) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (Oneirocom/Magick) · observed Jun 24, 2025
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: ECC 261k · Magick 847 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between ECC and Magick?
- ECC: Agent harness performance optimization system for AI agents and LLMs. Magick: Cutting-edge toolkit for AI builders. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose ECC over Magick?
- Choose ECC over Magick when ECC is primarily JavaScript; Magick is TypeScript; License: ECC is MIT, Magick is Other; Pricing: ECC offers a free GitHub App for open-source projects, while ECC Pro provides support for private repositories at a cost of $19 per seat per month.; Requirements: ECC is available as a JavaScript tool and can be installed via guided setup or native plugin commands.; Tags unique to ECC: ai-agents, anthropic, claude, claude-code; Also covers Developer Tools; Use ECC when you need to optimize the performance of AI agents and large language models, particularly if you are working with platforms like Claude Code, Codex, Opencode, or Cursor.
- When should I choose Magick over ECC?
- Choose Magick over ECC when Magick is primarily TypeScript; ECC is JavaScript; License: Magick is Other, ECC is MIT; Pricing: No explicit pricing details provided in the repository data, indicating a trial or enterprise model potentially requiring direct inquiries for specific terms.; Tags unique to Magick: agent, agi, ai, blueprints-visual-scripting; Also covers Evaluation & Observability, Model Training; - You are building AI agents or virtual assistants using large language models like Gemini, GPT-3, or GPT-4 that require visual scripting capabilities.
- When should I avoid ECC?
- Avoid ECC if your project does not align with the specific platforms it supports, such as Claude Code, Codex, Opencode, or Cursor. Do not use ECC if you are looking for a free solution for private repositories, as ECC Pro requires a subscription for private repo support.
- When should I avoid Magick?
- - You are working on projects in a language other than TypeScript or prefer languages known for rapid prototyping without type safety. - Your team strictly adheres to code-only workflows without interest in visual scripting capabilities provided by tools like node editors and blueprint systems. - The project requires strict adherence to an open-source license; Magick's licensing is not standard OSS, which can affect integration requirements.
- Is ECC or Magick more popular on GitHub?
- ECC has more GitHub stars (261,432 vs 847). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are ECC and Magick open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (ECC: MIT, Magick: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to ECC or Magick?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at ECC alternatives and Magick alternatives (ECC markdown twin, Magick 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, ECC or Magick?
- ECC: Very active. Magick: Dormant. 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 ECC and Magick?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: ECC trust report; Magick trust report.