Comparison
OpenAGI vs caveman
Verdict
Pick OpenAGI if openAGI is an agent creation package allowing for the development of AI agents that can integrate with the AIOS system. It's recommended to migrate towards Cerebrum, which offers a newer SDK; pick caveman if the **caveman** tool is designed for developers and AI users who aim to optimize their token usage through the generation of more concise.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | OpenAGI | caveman |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (589d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Active (7d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | 1 low (1 low) As of 1d · osv@v1 | No lockfile As of 1d · none |
Tagline
- OpenAGI
- Agent creation package for building agents in AIOS
- caveman
- Reduce token usage with concise 'caveman'-style prompts.
Stars
- OpenAGI
- 2.3k
- caveman
- 88k
Forks
- OpenAGI
- 209
- caveman
- 5.1k
Open issues
- OpenAGI
- 9
- caveman
- 392
Language
- OpenAGI
- Python
- caveman
- JavaScript
Adopt for
- OpenAGI
- OpenAGI is an agent creation package allowing for the development of AI agents that can integrate with the AIOS system. It's recommended to migrate towards Cerebrum, which offers a newer SDK.
- caveman
- The **caveman** tool is designed for developers and AI users who aim to optimize their token usage through the generation of more concise prompts, thereby potentially reducing costs and improving efficiency. However, it犺
Persona
- OpenAGI
- -
- caveman
- -
Runtime
- OpenAGI
- -
- caveman
- -
License
- OpenAGI
- MIT license allows freedom to use for any purpose with attribution.
- caveman
- MIT
Last pushed
- OpenAGI
- Nov 28, 2024
- caveman
- Jul 3, 2026
Categories
- OpenAGI
- AI Agents
- caveman
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- OpenAGI
- Dormant (18%)
- caveman
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- OpenAGI
- 589d
- caveman
- 7d
Open issues (now)
- OpenAGI
- 9
- caveman
- 392
Owner type
- OpenAGI
- Organization
- caveman
- User
Security scan
- OpenAGI
- 1 low (1 low)
- caveman
- No lockfile
Full report
- OpenAGI
- Trust report
- caveman
- Trust report
Choose OpenAGI if…
- OpenAGI is primarily Python; caveman is JavaScript.
- OpenAGI is a self-hostable package that requires deployment and management on your own infrastructure.
- Pricing: Free to use under MIT license; free for non-commercial purposes, commercial projects might require additional agreements or payment plans not specified in the repository..
- Tags unique to OpenAGI: agents, agiresearch, aios.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- - **Current Projects**: If you have existing projects built on OpenAGI and they need continued maintenance or minor updates rather than a major overhaul
When NOT to use OpenAGI
- - **New Projects**: OpenAGI recommends migration to Cerebrum, marking it unsuitable for new projects looking towards future-proof solutions
- - **Advanced Development Needs**: When requiring enhanced capabilities or features that are only included in the newer framework (Cerebrum), sticking with OpenAGI may limit advancement
Choose caveman if…
- caveman is primarily JavaScript; OpenAGI is Python.
- Tags unique to caveman: ai, anthropic, caveman, claude-code.
- Also covers Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks.
- When you need to significantly cut down on token usage in AI interactions, up to 65%, without losing essential information content.
When NOT to use caveman
- When requiring complex and detailed prompts that necessitate more nuanced expression beyond simple, 'caveman'-style sentences.
- For situations where adherence to formal or specific linguistic structures is mandatory for the task's success.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (agiresearch/OpenAGI) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (agiresearch/OpenAGI) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (agiresearch/OpenAGI) · observed Nov 28, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (JuliusBrussee/caveman) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (JuliusBrussee/caveman) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (JuliusBrussee/caveman) · observed Jul 3, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: OpenAGI 2.3k · caveman 88k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between OpenAGI and caveman?
- OpenAGI: Agent creation package for building agents in AIOS. caveman: Reduce token usage with concise 'caveman'-style prompts.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose OpenAGI over caveman?
- Choose OpenAGI over caveman when OpenAGI is primarily Python; caveman is JavaScript; OpenAGI is a self-hostable package that requires deployment and management on your own infrastructure; Pricing: Free to use under MIT license; free for non-commercial purposes, commercial projects might require additional agreements or payment plans not specified in the repository.; Tags unique to OpenAGI: agents, agiresearch, aios; Also covers AI Agents; - **Current Projects**: If you have existing projects built on OpenAGI and they need continued maintenance or minor updates rather than a major overhaul.
- When should I choose caveman over OpenAGI?
- Choose caveman over OpenAGI when caveman is primarily JavaScript; OpenAGI is Python; Tags unique to caveman: ai, anthropic, caveman, claude-code; Also covers Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks; When you need to significantly cut down on token usage in AI interactions, up to 65%, without losing essential information content.
- When should I avoid OpenAGI?
- - **New Projects**: OpenAGI recommends migration to Cerebrum, marking it unsuitable for new projects looking towards future-proof solutions - **Advanced Development Needs**: When requiring enhanced capabilities or features that are only included in the newer framework (Cerebrum), sticking with OpenAGI may limit advancement
- When should I avoid caveman?
- When requiring complex and detailed prompts that necessitate more nuanced expression beyond simple, 'caveman'-style sentences. For situations where adherence to formal or specific linguistic structures is mandatory for the task's success.
- Is OpenAGI or caveman more popular on GitHub?
- caveman has more GitHub stars (87,950 vs 2,275). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are OpenAGI and caveman open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (OpenAGI: MIT, caveman: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to OpenAGI or caveman?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at OpenAGI alternatives and caveman alternatives (OpenAGI markdown twin, caveman 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, OpenAGI or caveman?
- OpenAGI: Dormant. caveman: 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 OpenAGI and caveman?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: OpenAGI trust report; caveman trust report.