Comparison
agentsys vs code-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 code-mode if code-mode is a TypeScript library designed to enable AI agents to interact with MCP and UTCP tools through code execution.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agentsys | code-mode |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (6d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Active (25d 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 · Organization 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
- code-mode
- Plug-and-play library enabling agents to call MCP and UTCP tools via code execution
Stars
- agentsys
- 985
- code-mode
- 1.6k
Forks
- agentsys
- 115
- code-mode
- 108
Open issues
- agentsys
- 0
- code-mode
- 4
Language
- agentsys
- JavaScript
- code-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.
- code-mode
- Code-mode is a TypeScript library designed to enable AI agents to interact with MCP and UTCP tools through code execution.
Persona
- agentsys
- -
- code-mode
- -
Runtime
- agentsys
- -
- code-mode
- -
License
- agentsys
- MIT
- code-mode
- The MPL-2.0 license applies to Code-mode, offering flexibility while requiring that any changes made to the code are accessible under similar licensing terms.
Last pushed
- agentsys
- Sep 13, 2026
- code-mode
- Aug 25, 2026
Categories
- agentsys
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- code-mode
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agentsys
- Very active (96%)
- code-mode
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- agentsys
- 6d
- code-mode
- 25d
Open issues (now)
- agentsys
- 0
- code-mode
- 4
Stars delta
- agentsys
- +23 (30d)
- code-mode
- +52 (30d)
Open issues delta
- agentsys
- 0 (30d)
- code-mode
- +1 (30d)
Full report
- agentsys
- Trust report
- code-mode
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · agentsys: Node.js runtime · code-mode: Node.js runtime
Choose agentsys if…
- agentsys is primarily JavaScript; code-mode is TypeScript.
- License: agentsys is MIT, code-mode is MPL-2.0.
- 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.
- 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 code-mode if…
- code-mode is primarily TypeScript; agentsys is JavaScript.
- License: code-mode is MPL-2.0, agentsys is MIT.
- Pricing: Code-mode is free and open-source under the MPL-2.0 license. Potential premium features or support may be offered by contributors..
- Requirements: A TypeScript runtime environment is necessary to use Code-mode.; Compatibility with current AI agents and tools that follow the MCP and UTCP protocols may be required..
- Tags unique to code-mode: ai-agents, codemode, mcp, model-context-protocol.
- Use Code-mode when you need seamless integration between AI agents and specific tool protocols like MCP and UTCP via code-based interactions.
When NOT to use code-mode
- Avoid Code-mode if your project does not require interaction with MCP or UTCP tools as integration may offer less value.
- Do not use Code-mode if another programming language is required for your project, as it exclusively supports TypeScript.
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 (universal-tool-calling-protocol/code-mode) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (universal-tool-calling-protocol/code-mode) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (universal-tool-calling-protocol/code-mode) · observed Aug 25, 2026
- License file (MPL-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 12, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agentsys 985 · code-mode 1.6k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agentsys and code-mode?
- agentsys: AI writes code, automates tasks with plugins and agents. code-mode: Plug-and-play library enabling agents to call MCP and UTCP tools via code execution. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agentsys over code-mode?
- Choose agentsys over code-mode when agentsys is primarily JavaScript; code-mode is TypeScript; License: agentsys is MIT, code-mode is MPL-2.0; 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; 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 code-mode over agentsys?
- Choose code-mode over agentsys when code-mode is primarily TypeScript; agentsys is JavaScript; License: code-mode is MPL-2.0, agentsys is MIT; Pricing: Code-mode is free and open-source under the MPL-2.0 license. Potential premium features or support may be offered by contributors.; Requirements: A TypeScript runtime environment is necessary to use Code-mode.; Compatibility with current AI agents and tools that follow the MCP and UTCP protocols may be required.; Tags unique to code-mode: ai-agents, codemode, mcp, model-context-protocol; Use Code-mode when you need seamless integration between AI agents and specific tool protocols like MCP and UTCP via code-based interactions.
- 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 code-mode?
- Avoid Code-mode if your project does not require interaction with MCP or UTCP tools as integration may offer less value. Do not use Code-mode if another programming language is required for your project, as it exclusively supports TypeScript.
- Is agentsys or code-mode more popular on GitHub?
- code-mode has more GitHub stars (1,571 vs 985). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agentsys and code-mode open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agentsys: MIT, code-mode: MPL-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to agentsys or code-mode?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agentsys alternatives and code-mode alternatives (agentsys markdown twin, code-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 code-mode?
- agentsys: Very active. code-mode: 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 code-mode?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agentsys trust report; code-mode trust report.