--- title: "agentsys vs paseo" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/agent-sh-agentsys-vs-getpaseo-paseo" tools: ["agent-sh-agentsys", "getpaseo-paseo"] --- # agentsys vs paseo *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick agentsys if agentsys supports automation through AI agents that handle various coding environments with plugins and skills; pick paseo if paseo runs a local server daemon to manage coding agents through various clients including desktop apps, mobile apps, CLI, and self-hosted web UI. [agentsys](https://agent-sh.github.io/agentsys/) reports 985 GitHub stars, 115 forks, and 0 open issues, last pushed Sep 13, 2026. [paseo](https://paseo.sh) has 18k stars, 2.0k forks, and 853 open issues, last pushed Sep 17, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [agentsys's repository](https://github.com/agent-sh/agentsys) and [paseo's repository](https://github.com/getpaseo/paseo). | | [agentsys](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys.md) | [paseo](/tools/getpaseo-paseo.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | AI writes code to automate workflows and tasks | Orchestrate multiple coding agents from desktop and mobile | | Stars | 985 | 17,619 | | Forks | 115 | 2,003 | | Open issues | 0 | 853 | | Language | JavaScript | TypeScript | | Adopt for | agentsys supports automation through AI agents that handle various coding environments with plugins and skills. | Paseo runs a local server daemon to manage coding agents through various clients including desktop apps, mobile apps, CLI, and self-hosted web UI. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | Other | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [agentsys](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys.md) | [paseo](/tools/getpaseo-paseo.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Days since push | 6d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 0 | 853 | | Stars delta | +23 (30d) | +4.4k (30d) | | Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | +122 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/getpaseo-paseo/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: agentsys - **Pricing:** freemium - MIT licensed tool offers open access for free but may include premium plugins or skills. - **Requirements:** Min 2 GB RAM; Requires modern JavaScript environment to run effectively.; Ensure internet connectivity due to reliance on plugins and skills that may require update downloads or external API access for certain functionalities. - **Adopt for:** agentsys supports automation through AI agents that handle various coding environments with plugins and skills. ## Decision facts: paseo - **Adopt for:** Paseo runs a local server daemon to manage coding agents through various clients including desktop apps, mobile apps, CLI, and self-hosted web UI. ## Choose when ### Choose agentsys if… - agentsys is primarily JavaScript; paseo is TypeScript. - License: agentsys is MIT, paseo is Other. - Pricing: MIT licensed tool offers open access for free but may include premium plugins or skills.. - Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Requires modern JavaScript environment to run effectively.; Ensure internet connectivity due to reliance on plugins and skills that may require update downloads or external API access for certain functionalities.. - Tags unique to agentsys: agent, ai, automation, autonomous-agents. - Use when you need to automate complex workflows in JavaScript-heavy projects, as it integrates well with JavaScript environments like Claude Code. ### Choose paseo if… - paseo is primarily TypeScript; agentsys is JavaScript. - License: paseo is Other, agentsys is MIT. - Tags unique to paseo: ade, agents, android, copilot. - When you need to orchestrate multiple code generation or modification tasks concurrently across different platforms ## When NOT to use agentsys - Avoid for teams not proficient in JavaScript or those preferring languages where agentsys does not provide comparable support. - Do not use if your project scope is better served by competitors with more specialized skill sets that align closely with niche requirements, as opposed to the general utility approach of agentsys. ## When NOT to use paseo - If your workflow does not involve managing coding agents from desktop, mobile apps, and CLI interfaces - When you prefer cloud-based orchestration without needing to set up a local daemon server ## Common questions ### What is the difference between agentsys and paseo? agentsys: AI writes code to automate workflows and tasks. paseo: Orchestrate multiple coding agents from desktop and mobile. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose agentsys over paseo? Choose agentsys over paseo when agentsys is primarily JavaScript; paseo is TypeScript; License: agentsys is MIT, paseo is Other; Pricing: MIT licensed tool offers open access for free but may include premium plugins or skills.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Requires modern JavaScript environment to run effectively.; Ensure internet connectivity due to reliance on plugins and skills that may require update downloads or external API access for certain functionalities.; Tags unique to agentsys: agent, ai, automation, autonomous-agents; Use when you need to automate complex workflows in JavaScript-heavy projects, as it integrates well with JavaScript environments like Claude Code. ### When should I choose paseo over agentsys? Choose paseo over agentsys when paseo is primarily TypeScript; agentsys is JavaScript; License: paseo is Other, agentsys is MIT; Tags unique to paseo: ade, agents, android, copilot; When you need to orchestrate multiple code generation or modification tasks concurrently across different platforms. ### When should I avoid agentsys? Avoid for teams not proficient in JavaScript or those preferring languages where agentsys does not provide comparable support. Do not use if your project scope is better served by competitors with more specialized skill sets that align closely with niche requirements, as opposed to the general utility approach of agentsys. ### When should I avoid paseo? If your workflow does not involve managing coding agents from desktop, mobile apps, and CLI interfaces When you prefer cloud-based orchestration without needing to set up a local daemon server ### Is agentsys or paseo more popular on GitHub? paseo has more GitHub stars (17,619 vs 985). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are agentsys and paseo open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agentsys: MIT, paseo: Other). ### Where can I find alternatives to agentsys or paseo? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [agentsys alternatives](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys/alternatives) and [paseo alternatives](/tools/getpaseo-paseo/alternatives) ([agentsys markdown twin](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys/alternatives.md), [paseo markdown twin](/tools/getpaseo-paseo/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/agent-sh-agentsys-vs-getpaseo-paseo.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, agentsys or paseo? agentsys: Very active. paseo: 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 agentsys and paseo? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [agentsys trust report](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys/trust); [paseo trust report](/tools/getpaseo-paseo/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=agent-sh-agentsys`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=agent-sh-agentsys) - 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/_