Comparison
agentsys vs context-mode
Verdict
Pick agentsys if agentsys is an AI-driven system that automates code writing and tasks through plugins and agents, supporting multiple AI tools like Claude Code, OpenCode, Codex, Cursor, and Kiro; pick context-mode if optimizes AI coding agent context windows via sandboxing and persisting session memory across 17 platforms using MCP plus hooks.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agentsys | context-mode |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (6d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 12, 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
- agentsys
- AI writes code, automates tasks with plugins and agents
- context-mode
- Context window optimization for AI coding agents
Stars
- agentsys
- 985
- context-mode
- 24k
Forks
- agentsys
- 115
- context-mode
- 1.7k
Open issues
- agentsys
- 0
- context-mode
- 263
Language
- agentsys
- JavaScript
- context-mode
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- agentsys
- agentsys is an AI-driven system that automates code writing and tasks through plugins and agents, supporting multiple AI tools like Claude Code, OpenCode, Codex, Cursor, and Kiro.
- context-mode
- Optimizes AI coding agent context windows via sandboxing and persisting session memory across 17 platforms using MCP plus hooks.
Persona
- agentsys
- -
- context-mode
- -
Runtime
- agentsys
- -
- context-mode
- -
License
- agentsys
- MIT
- context-mode
- Other license type applies. Consult license file for exact terms.
Last pushed
- agentsys
- Sep 13, 2026
- context-mode
- Sep 19, 2026
Categories
- agentsys
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- context-mode
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Days since push
- agentsys
- 6d
- context-mode
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- agentsys
- 0
- context-mode
- 263
Stars delta
- agentsys
- +23 (30d)
- context-mode
- +4.4k (30d)
Open issues delta
- agentsys
- 0 (30d)
- context-mode
- +155 (30d)
Owner type
- agentsys
- Organization
- context-mode
- User
Full report
- agentsys
- Trust report
- context-mode
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · agentsys: Node.js runtime · context-mode: Node.js runtime
Choose agentsys if…
- agentsys is primarily JavaScript; context-mode is TypeScript.
- License: agentsys is MIT, context-mode is Other.
- Requirements: Requires Git and Node.js 18+.; For GitHub workflows, the GitHub CLI (`gh`) must be authenticated.; For GitLab workflows, the GitLab CLI (`glab`) must be authenticated.; For /repo-intel, agent-analyzer is installed automatically via npm..
- Tags unique to agentsys: agent, ai, automation, code-review.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- When you need to automate code writing and tasks with a wide range of AI tools, including Claude Code, OpenCode, Codex, Cursor, and Kiro.
When NOT to use agentsys
- If your project strictly requires a specific AI tool that is not supported by agentsys, such as a proprietary or niche AI tool.
- When you need a system that does not rely on JavaScript or Node.js 18+, as agentsys requires these technologies.
- If you are working in an environment where the installation of additional tools like the GitHub CLI, GitLab CLI, or agnix CLI is not feasible or allowed.
Choose context-mode if…
- context-mode is primarily TypeScript; agentsys is JavaScript.
- License: context-mode is Other, agentsys is MIT.
- Tags unique to context-mode: antigravity, claude-code, copilot, mcp.
- context-mode ships an MCP server manifest.
- You require seamless support for multiple coding environments including antigravity, claude-code, codex, copilot, and more.
When NOT to use context-mode
- Your project works only on platforms not covered by the 17 supported environments listed in the repository topics section.
- You need real-time updates and direct manipulation of code snippets that bypass the sandboxed output feature, as it enforces an up to 98% reduction without manual override options.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (agent-sh/agentsys) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (agent-sh/agentsys) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (agent-sh/agentsys) · observed Sep 13, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 30, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (mksglu/context-mode) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (mksglu/context-mode) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (mksglu/context-mode) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 12, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agentsys 985 · context-mode 24k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agentsys and context-mode?
- agentsys: AI writes code, automates tasks with plugins and agents. context-mode: Context window optimization for AI coding agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agentsys over context-mode?
- Choose agentsys over context-mode when agentsys is primarily JavaScript; context-mode is TypeScript; License: agentsys is MIT, context-mode is Other; Requirements: Requires Git and Node.js 18+.; For GitHub workflows, the GitHub CLI (
gh) must be authenticated.; For GitLab workflows, the GitLab CLI (glab) must be authenticated.; For /repo-intel, agent-analyzer is installed automatically via npm.; Tags unique to agentsys: agent, ai, automation, code-review; Also covers Developer Tools; When you need to automate code writing and tasks with a wide range of AI tools, including Claude Code, OpenCode, Codex, Cursor, and Kiro. - When should I choose context-mode over agentsys?
- Choose context-mode over agentsys when context-mode is primarily TypeScript; agentsys is JavaScript; License: context-mode is Other, agentsys is MIT; Tags unique to context-mode: antigravity, claude-code, copilot, mcp; context-mode ships an MCP server manifest; You require seamless support for multiple coding environments including antigravity, claude-code, codex, copilot, and more.
- When should I avoid agentsys?
- If your project strictly requires a specific AI tool that is not supported by agentsys, such as a proprietary or niche AI tool. When you need a system that does not rely on JavaScript or Node.js 18+, as agentsys requires these technologies. If you are working in an environment where the installation of additional tools like the GitHub CLI, GitLab CLI, or agnix CLI is not feasible or allowed.
- When should I avoid context-mode?
- Your project works only on platforms not covered by the 17 supported environments listed in the repository topics section. You need real-time updates and direct manipulation of code snippets that bypass the sandboxed output feature, as it enforces an up to 98% reduction without manual override options.
- Is agentsys or context-mode more popular on GitHub?
- context-mode has more GitHub stars (23,686 vs 985). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agentsys and context-mode open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agentsys: MIT, context-mode: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to agentsys or context-mode?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agentsys alternatives and context-mode alternatives (agentsys markdown twin, context-mode 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, agentsys or context-mode?
- agentsys: Very active. context-mode: 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 context-mode?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agentsys trust report; context-mode trust report.