Comparison
agentset vs Lumos
Verdict
Pick agentset if agentSet is a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) platform emphasizing built-in citations and support for deep research. It's designed to handle diverse file formats while ensuring effective memory management; pick Lumos if lumos is a RAG LLM co-pilot that operates within Chrome and leverages local language models to support web browsing with automation.
Markdown twin · agentset alternatives · Lumos alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
Trust & integrity
| Signal | agentset | Lumos |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (65d since push) As of Sep 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (601d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 19, 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 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 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
- agentset
- The open-source RAG platform with built-in citations and support for deep research
- Lumos
- A RAG LLM co-pilot for browsing the web
Stars
- agentset
- 2.1k
- Lumos
- 1.5k
Forks
- agentset
- 187
- Lumos
- 111
Open issues
- agentset
- 16
- Lumos
- 24
Language
- agentset
- TypeScript
- Lumos
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- agentset
- AgentSet is a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) platform emphasizing built-in citations and support for deep research. It's designed to handle diverse file formats while ensuring effective memory management.
- Lumos
- Lumos is a RAG LLM co-pilot that operates within Chrome and leverages local language models to support web browsing with automation.
Persona
- agentset
- -
- Lumos
- -
Runtime
- agentset
- -
- Lumos
- -
License
- agentset
- AgentSet operates under the MIT License, allowing for broad usage and modification rights.
- Lumos
- MIT
Last pushed
- agentset
- Jul 16, 2026
- Lumos
- Jan 26, 2025
Categories
- agentset
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- Lumos
- Data & Retrieval, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agentset
- Steady (60%)
- Lumos
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- agentset
- 65d
- Lumos
- 601d
Open issues (now)
- agentset
- 16
- Lumos
- 24
Stars delta
- agentset
- +57 (30d)
- Lumos
- -3 (30d)
Open issues delta
- agentset
- +3 (30d)
- Lumos
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- agentset
- Organization
- Lumos
- User
Full report
- agentset
- Trust report
- Lumos
- Trust report
Choose agentset if…
- Pricing: Free to use as it is open-source..
- Requirements: Primarily developed in TypeScript.; Best used with an understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation and AI agent functionalities..
- Tags unique to agentset: agentic-rag, ai-agents, embeddings, memory-management.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- - Use AgentSet when you require deep integration with multiple file types including over 22 supported formats.
When NOT to use agentset
- - Avoid selecting AgentSet if your application does not benefit from or necessitate support for a wide array of file types, as its complexity might overwhelm simpler use-cases.
- - If seamless integration with third-party citation services is more preferred, another tool might be better suited since AgentSet focuses on built-in citation capabilities.
Choose Lumos if…
- Requirements: Ensure that your environment supports Docker to run the Ollama server as required for Lumos operation.; Your development workflow should be prepared to integrate a Chrome extension, considering you need to load unpacked extensions into Chrome..
- Tags unique to Lumos: chrome-extension, langchain, langchain-js, llm.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- Use Lumos when your task involves heavy web navigation and requires interaction with the latest local machine learning models directly from a browser.
When NOT to use Lumos
- Avoid using Lumos when your primary task does not involve browsing the web or requires a standalone application interface that does not need browser augmentation.
- Do not use this tool if you are looking for support in languages other than TypeScript, as it is specifically built around this language.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (agentset-ai/agentset) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- GitHub forks (agentset-ai/agentset) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- Last push (agentset-ai/agentset) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (andrewnguonly/Lumos) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (andrewnguonly/Lumos) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (andrewnguonly/Lumos) · observed Jan 26, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agentset 2.1k · Lumos 1.5k (synced Sep 19, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agentset and Lumos?
- agentset: The open-source RAG platform with built-in citations and support for deep research. Lumos: A RAG LLM co-pilot for browsing the web. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agentset over Lumos?
- Choose agentset over Lumos when Pricing: Free to use as it is open-source.; Requirements: Primarily developed in TypeScript.; Best used with an understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation and AI agent functionalities.; Tags unique to agentset: agentic-rag, ai-agents, embeddings, memory-management; Also covers AI Agents; - Use AgentSet when you require deep integration with multiple file types including over 22 supported formats.
- When should I choose Lumos over agentset?
- Choose Lumos over agentset when Requirements: Ensure that your environment supports Docker to run the Ollama server as required for Lumos operation.; Your development workflow should be prepared to integrate a Chrome extension, considering you need to load unpacked extensions into Chrome.; Tags unique to Lumos: chrome-extension, langchain, langchain-js, llm; Also covers LLM Frameworks; Use Lumos when your task involves heavy web navigation and requires interaction with the latest local machine learning models directly from a browser.
- When should I avoid agentset?
- - Avoid selecting AgentSet if your application does not benefit from or necessitate support for a wide array of file types, as its complexity might overwhelm simpler use-cases. - If seamless integration with third-party citation services is more preferred, another tool might be better suited since AgentSet focuses on built-in citation capabilities.
- When should I avoid Lumos?
- Avoid using Lumos when your primary task does not involve browsing the web or requires a standalone application interface that does not need browser augmentation. Do not use this tool if you are looking for support in languages other than TypeScript, as it is specifically built around this language.
- Is agentset or Lumos more popular on GitHub?
- agentset has more GitHub stars (2,092 vs 1,513). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agentset and Lumos open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agentset: MIT, Lumos: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to agentset or Lumos?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agentset alternatives and Lumos alternatives (agentset markdown twin, Lumos 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, agentset or Lumos?
- agentset: Steady. Lumos: Dormant. 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 agentset and Lumos?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agentset trust report; Lumos trust report.