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title: "agentsys vs claude-code-plugins-plus-skills"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/agent-sh-agentsys-vs-jeremylongshore-claude-code-plugins-plus-skills"
tools: ["agent-sh-agentsys", "jeremylongshore-claude-code-plugins-plus-skills"]
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# agentsys vs claude-code-plugins-plus-skills

*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 claude-code-plugins-plus-skills if claude-code-plugins-plus-skills offers an expansive collection of plugins and skills for Claude Code with features unique to its system.

[agentsys](https://agent-sh.github.io/agentsys/) reports 985 GitHub stars, 115 forks, and 0 open issues, last pushed Sep 13, 2026. [claude-code-plugins-plus-skills](https://tonsofskills.com) has 2.8k stars, 402 forks, and 31 open issues, last pushed Sep 20, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [agentsys's repository](https://github.com/agent-sh/agentsys) and [claude-code-plugins-plus-skills's repository](https://github.com/jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills).

| | [agentsys](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys.md) | [claude-code-plugins-plus-skills](/tools/jeremylongshore-claude-code-plugins-plus-skills.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | AI writes code to automate workflows and tasks | Claude Code Plugins Plus Skills |
| Stars | 985 | 2,780 |
| Forks | 115 | 402 |
| Open issues | 0 | 31 |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Adopt for | agentsys supports automation through AI agents that handle various coding environments with plugins and skills. | claude-code-plugins-plus-skills offers an expansive collection of plugins and skills for Claude Code with features unique to its system. |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| 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) | [claude-code-plugins-plus-skills](/tools/jeremylongshore-claude-code-plugins-plus-skills.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Days since push | 6d | 0d |
| Open issues (now) | 0 | 31 |
| Stars delta | +23 (30d) | +162 (30d) |
| Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | +4 (30d) |
| Owner type | Organization | User |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/jeremylongshore-claude-code-plugins-plus-skills/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: claude-code-plugins-plus-skills

- **Adopt for:** claude-code-plugins-plus-skills offers an expansive collection of plugins and skills for Claude Code with features unique to its system.

## Choose when

### Choose agentsys if…

- agentsys is primarily JavaScript; claude-code-plugins-plus-skills is Python.
- 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, autonomous-agents, codex.
- Use when you need to automate complex workflows in JavaScript-heavy projects, as it integrates well with JavaScript environments like Claude Code.

### Choose claude-code-plugins-plus-skills if…

- claude-code-plugins-plus-skills is primarily Python; agentsys is JavaScript.
- Tags unique to claude-code-plugins-plus-skills: agent-skills, ai-agents, marketplace, plugin-marketplace.
- When you need extensive automation capabilities tailored specifically to the Claude Code ecosystem, leveraging over 425 plugins and 2810 skills.

## 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 claude-code-plugins-plus-skills

- Avoid if your project requires integration with competitor systems as claude-code-plugins-plus-skills is deeply integrated into Claude Code and might not interoperate smoothly.
- If you are looking for proprietary support or services, since this open-source marketplace relies on community contributions.
- When rapid changes in the plugin ecosystem affect stability, considering the marketplace's dynamic nature may impact legacy system compatibility.

## Common questions

### What is the difference between agentsys and claude-code-plugins-plus-skills?

agentsys: AI writes code to automate workflows and tasks. claude-code-plugins-plus-skills: Claude Code Plugins Plus Skills. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose agentsys over claude-code-plugins-plus-skills?

Choose agentsys over claude-code-plugins-plus-skills when agentsys is primarily JavaScript; claude-code-plugins-plus-skills is Python; 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, autonomous-agents, codex; 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 claude-code-plugins-plus-skills over agentsys?

Choose claude-code-plugins-plus-skills over agentsys when claude-code-plugins-plus-skills is primarily Python; agentsys is JavaScript; Tags unique to claude-code-plugins-plus-skills: agent-skills, ai-agents, marketplace, plugin-marketplace; When you need extensive automation capabilities tailored specifically to the Claude Code ecosystem, leveraging over 425 plugins and 2810 skills.

### 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 claude-code-plugins-plus-skills?

Avoid if your project requires integration with competitor systems as claude-code-plugins-plus-skills is deeply integrated into Claude Code and might not interoperate smoothly. If you are looking for proprietary support or services, since this open-source marketplace relies on community contributions. When rapid changes in the plugin ecosystem affect stability, considering the marketplace's dynamic nature may impact legacy system compatibility.

### Is agentsys or claude-code-plugins-plus-skills more popular on GitHub?

claude-code-plugins-plus-skills has more GitHub stars (2,780 vs 985). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are agentsys and claude-code-plugins-plus-skills open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agentsys: MIT, claude-code-plugins-plus-skills: MIT).

### Where can I find alternatives to agentsys or claude-code-plugins-plus-skills?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [agentsys alternatives](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys/alternatives) and [claude-code-plugins-plus-skills alternatives](/tools/jeremylongshore-claude-code-plugins-plus-skills/alternatives) ([agentsys markdown twin](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys/alternatives.md), [claude-code-plugins-plus-skills markdown twin](/tools/jeremylongshore-claude-code-plugins-plus-skills/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-jeremylongshore-claude-code-plugins-plus-skills.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, agentsys or claude-code-plugins-plus-skills?

agentsys: Very active. claude-code-plugins-plus-skills: 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 claude-code-plugins-plus-skills?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [agentsys trust report](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys/trust); [claude-code-plugins-plus-skills trust report](/tools/jeremylongshore-claude-code-plugins-plus-skills/trust).

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**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)

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