--- title: "agentsys vs superpowers-zh" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/agent-sh-agentsys-vs-jnmetacode-superpowers-zh" tools: ["agent-sh-agentsys", "jnmetacode-superpowers-zh"] --- # agentsys vs superpowers-zh *GraphCanon updated Aug 12, 2026* ## Verdict Pick agentsys if agentsys supports automation through AI agents that handle various coding environments with plugins and skills; pick superpowers-zh if a Chinese-enhanced AI coding tool with six additional original skills from China designed to add value to existing AI programming tools. [agentsys](https://agent-sh.github.io/agentsys/) reports 962 GitHub stars, 111 forks, and 0 open issues, last pushed Jul 26, 2026. [superpowers-zh](https://sp.aiolaola.com) has 7.3k stars, 706 forks, and 20 open issues, last pushed Jul 23, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [agentsys's repository](https://github.com/agent-sh/agentsys) and [superpowers-zh's repository](https://github.com/jnMetaCode/superpowers-zh). | | [agentsys](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys.md) | [superpowers-zh](/tools/jnmetacode-superpowers-zh.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | AI writes code to automate workflows and tasks | AI 编程超能力 · 中文增强版, superpowers完整汉化加中国原创skills | | Stars | 962 | 7,273 | | Forks | 111 | 706 | | Open issues | 0 | 20 | | Language | JavaScript | JavaScript | | Adopt for | agentsys supports automation through AI agents that handle various coding environments with plugins and skills. | A Chinese-enhanced AI coding tool with six additional original skills from China designed to add value to existing AI programming tools. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [agentsys](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys.md) | [superpowers-zh](/tools/jnmetacode-superpowers-zh.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Active (82%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 16d | 4d | | Open issues (now) | 0 | 20 | | Owner type | Organization | User | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/jnmetacode-superpowers-zh/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Cursor**: [agentsys](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys.md) - Works with Cursor; [superpowers-zh](/tools/jnmetacode-superpowers-zh.md) - Works with Cursor - **Node.js**: [agentsys](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys.md) - Node.js runtime; [superpowers-zh](/tools/jnmetacode-superpowers-zh.md) - Node.js runtime ## 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: superpowers-zh - **Adopt for:** A Chinese-enhanced AI coding tool with six additional original skills from China designed to add value to existing AI programming tools. ## Choose when ### Choose agentsys if… - 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. - Also covers Developer Tools. - Use when you need to automate complex workflows in JavaScript-heavy projects, as it integrates well with JavaScript environments like Claude Code. ### Choose superpowers-zh if… - Tags unique to superpowers-zh: agent-skills, agentic-coding, ai-coding, chinese. - When you need a Chinese-language enhancement for AI programming tools like Claude Code or Copilot CLI - More GitHub stars (7.3k vs 962) - visibility, not fit. ## 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 superpowers-zh - If your team does not require support in the Chinese language - Over other tools without added local value if you do not need China-specific enhancements ## Common questions ### What is the difference between agentsys and superpowers-zh? agentsys: AI writes code to automate workflows and tasks. superpowers-zh: AI 编程超能力 · 中文增强版, superpowers完整汉化加中国原创skills. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose agentsys over superpowers-zh? Choose agentsys over superpowers-zh when 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; Also covers Developer Tools; 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 superpowers-zh over agentsys? Choose superpowers-zh over agentsys when Tags unique to superpowers-zh: agent-skills, agentic-coding, ai-coding, chinese; When you need a Chinese-language enhancement for AI programming tools like Claude Code or Copilot CLI; More GitHub stars (7.3k vs 962) - visibility, not fit. ### 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 superpowers-zh? If your team does not require support in the Chinese language Over other tools without added local value if you do not need China-specific enhancements ### Is agentsys or superpowers-zh more popular on GitHub? superpowers-zh has more GitHub stars (7,273 vs 962). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are agentsys and superpowers-zh open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agentsys: MIT, superpowers-zh: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to agentsys or superpowers-zh? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [agentsys alternatives](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys/alternatives) and [superpowers-zh alternatives](/tools/jnmetacode-superpowers-zh/alternatives) ([agentsys markdown twin](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys/alternatives.md), [superpowers-zh markdown twin](/tools/jnmetacode-superpowers-zh/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-jnmetacode-superpowers-zh.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, agentsys or superpowers-zh? agentsys: Active. superpowers-zh: 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 superpowers-zh? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [agentsys trust report](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys/trust); [superpowers-zh trust report](/tools/jnmetacode-superpowers-zh/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/_