--- title: "agentsys vs opencode-swarm" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/agent-sh-agentsys-vs-zaxbyhub-opencode-swarm" tools: ["agent-sh-agentsys", "zaxbyhub-opencode-swarm"] --- # agentsys vs opencode-swarm *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 opencode-swarm if opencode-Swarm is an architect-centric AI-driven development tool built with TypeScript that leverages an agent-swarm architecture to streamline code generation and quality assurance. [agentsys](https://agent-sh.github.io/agentsys/) reports 985 GitHub stars, 115 forks, and 0 open issues, last pushed Sep 13, 2026. [opencode-swarm](https://github.com/ZaxbyHub/opencode-swarm) has 466 stars, 51 forks, and 57 open issues, last pushed Sep 11, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [agentsys's repository](https://github.com/agent-sh/agentsys) and [opencode-swarm's repository](https://github.com/ZaxbyHub/opencode-swarm). | | [agentsys](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys.md) | [opencode-swarm](/tools/zaxbyhub-opencode-swarm.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | AI writes code to automate workflows and tasks | Architect-centric agentic swarm plugin for OpenCode with code generation and QA review. | | Stars | 985 | 466 | | Forks | 115 | 51 | | Open issues | 0 | 57 | | Language | JavaScript | TypeScript | | Adopt for | agentsys supports automation through AI agents that handle various coding environments with plugins and skills. | Opencode-Swarm is an architect-centric AI-driven development tool built with TypeScript that leverages an agent-swarm architecture to streamline code generation and quality assurance. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | MIT license allows for free use, modification, and distribution of the software. | | 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) | [opencode-swarm](/tools/zaxbyhub-opencode-swarm.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Days since push | 6d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 0 | 57 | | Stars delta | +23 (30d) | +31 (30d) | | Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | -60 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/zaxbyhub-opencode-swarm/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Cursor**: [agentsys](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys.md) - Works with Cursor; [opencode-swarm](/tools/zaxbyhub-opencode-swarm.md) - Works with Cursor ## 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: opencode-swarm - **Pricing:** freemium - Open-source project under MIT license is available freely; support services or advanced features might come with a cost not detailed. - **Requirements:** Requires Bun for installation and configuration.; Installation automatically configures project settings, adjusts plugins, and overrides certain native agent functions to avoid conflicts. - **Adopt for:** Opencode-Swarm is an architect-centric AI-driven development tool built with TypeScript that leverages an agent-swarm architecture to streamline code generation and quality assurance. - **License detail:** MIT license allows for free use, modification, and distribution of the software. ## Choose when ### Choose agentsys if… - agentsys is primarily JavaScript; opencode-swarm is TypeScript. - 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, claude-code. - Use when you need to automate complex workflows in JavaScript-heavy projects, as it integrates well with JavaScript environments like Claude Code. ### Choose opencode-swarm if… - opencode-swarm is primarily TypeScript; agentsys is JavaScript. - Pricing: Open-source project under MIT license is available freely; support services or advanced features might come with a cost not detailed.. - Requirements: Requires Bun for installation and configuration.; Installation automatically configures project settings, adjusts plugins, and overrides certain native agent functions to avoid conflicts.. - Tags unique to opencode-swarm: agent-swarm, ai-agents, cli, code-review. - opencode-swarm ships an MCP server manifest. - When you need robust, automated orchestration of tasks like JWT auth helper generation paired with unit tests within a project. ## 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 opencode-swarm - If your workflow requires continuous real-time human oversight of individual agent operations, since Opencode-Swarm automates and reduces routing conflicts by disabling native agents. - For teams unwilling to adopt new configuration files like `.opencode/opencode-swarm.json` that require specific project-level overrides setup. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between agentsys and opencode-swarm? agentsys: AI writes code to automate workflows and tasks. opencode-swarm: Architect-centric agentic swarm plugin for OpenCode with code generation and QA review.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose agentsys over opencode-swarm? Choose agentsys over opencode-swarm when agentsys is primarily JavaScript; opencode-swarm is TypeScript; 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, claude-code; 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 opencode-swarm over agentsys? Choose opencode-swarm over agentsys when opencode-swarm is primarily TypeScript; agentsys is JavaScript; Pricing: Open-source project under MIT license is available freely; support services or advanced features might come with a cost not detailed.; Requirements: Requires Bun for installation and configuration.; Installation automatically configures project settings, adjusts plugins, and overrides certain native agent functions to avoid conflicts.; Tags unique to opencode-swarm: agent-swarm, ai-agents, cli, code-review; opencode-swarm ships an MCP server manifest; When you need robust, automated orchestration of tasks like JWT auth helper generation paired with unit tests within a project. ### 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 opencode-swarm? If your workflow requires continuous real-time human oversight of individual agent operations, since Opencode-Swarm automates and reduces routing conflicts by disabling native agents. For teams unwilling to adopt new configuration files like `.opencode/opencode-swarm.json` that require specific project-level overrides setup. ### Is agentsys or opencode-swarm more popular on GitHub? agentsys has more GitHub stars (985 vs 466). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are agentsys and opencode-swarm open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agentsys: MIT, opencode-swarm: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to agentsys or opencode-swarm? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [agentsys alternatives](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys/alternatives) and [opencode-swarm alternatives](/tools/zaxbyhub-opencode-swarm/alternatives) ([agentsys markdown twin](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys/alternatives.md), [opencode-swarm markdown twin](/tools/zaxbyhub-opencode-swarm/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-zaxbyhub-opencode-swarm.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, agentsys or opencode-swarm? agentsys: Very active. opencode-swarm: 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 opencode-swarm? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [agentsys trust report](/tools/agent-sh-agentsys/trust); [opencode-swarm trust report](/tools/zaxbyhub-opencode-swarm/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/_