Comparison
Dot vs Lumos
Verdict
Pick Dot if local, JavaScript-based all-in-one solution for Text-To-Speech, RAG models, and working with LLMs; 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 · Dot alternatives · Lumos alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | Dot | Lumos |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (649d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (601d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal 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 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
- Dot
- Text-To-Speech, RAG, and LLMs. All local!
- Lumos
- A RAG LLM co-pilot for browsing the web
Stars
- Dot
- 1.9k
- Lumos
- 1.5k
Forks
- Dot
- 109
- Lumos
- 111
Open issues
- Dot
- 14
- Lumos
- 24
Language
- Dot
- JavaScript
- Lumos
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- Dot
- Local, JavaScript-based all-in-one solution for Text-To-Speech, RAG models, and working with LLMs
- Lumos
- Lumos is a RAG LLM co-pilot that operates within Chrome and leverages local language models to support web browsing with automation.
Persona
- Dot
- -
- Lumos
- -
Runtime
- Dot
- -
- Lumos
- -
License
- Dot
- GPL-3.0
- Lumos
- MIT
Last pushed
- Dot
- Dec 9, 2024
- Lumos
- Jan 26, 2025
Categories
- Dot
- Data & Retrieval, LLM Frameworks, Speech & Audio
- Lumos
- Data & Retrieval, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Days since push
- Dot
- 649d
- Lumos
- 601d
Open issues (now)
- Dot
- 14
- Lumos
- 24
Stars delta
- Dot
- +4 (30d)
- Lumos
- -3 (30d)
Full report
- Dot
- Trust report
- Lumos
- Trust report
Choose Dot if…
- Dot is primarily JavaScript; Lumos is TypeScript.
- License: Dot is GPL-3.0, Lumos is MIT.
- Tags unique to Dot: document-chat, embeddings, faiss, llamacpp.
- Also covers Speech & Audio.
- When you are working in a local environment and have projects that require Text-To-Speech capabilities along with RAG and LLM functionalities.
When NOT to use Dot
- If your team does not have proficiency in JavaScript or the requirement is to use a language other than JavaScript for development purposes.
- When the need arises for cloud-based services that provide more scalable and maintainable infrastructure, as Dot works strictly in a local environment.
- For organizations that require real-time speech processing at scale without self-hosting capabilities where reliability and continuous availability are paramount.
Choose Lumos if…
- Lumos is primarily TypeScript; Dot is JavaScript.
- License: Lumos is MIT, Dot is GPL-3.0.
- 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-js, llm, ollama.
- 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 (alexpinel/Dot) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (alexpinel/Dot) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (alexpinel/Dot) · observed Dec 9, 2024
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 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: Dot 1.9k · Lumos 1.5k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between Dot and Lumos?
- Dot: Text-To-Speech, RAG, and LLMs. All local!. 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 Dot over Lumos?
- Choose Dot over Lumos when Dot is primarily JavaScript; Lumos is TypeScript; License: Dot is GPL-3.0, Lumos is MIT; Tags unique to Dot: document-chat, embeddings, faiss, llamacpp; Also covers Speech & Audio; When you are working in a local environment and have projects that require Text-To-Speech capabilities along with RAG and LLM functionalities.
- When should I choose Lumos over Dot?
- Choose Lumos over Dot when Lumos is primarily TypeScript; Dot is JavaScript; License: Lumos is MIT, Dot is GPL-3.0; 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-js, llm, ollama; 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 Dot?
- If your team does not have proficiency in JavaScript or the requirement is to use a language other than JavaScript for development purposes. When the need arises for cloud-based services that provide more scalable and maintainable infrastructure, as Dot works strictly in a local environment. For organizations that require real-time speech processing at scale without self-hosting capabilities where reliability and continuous availability are paramount.
- 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 Dot or Lumos more popular on GitHub?
- Dot has more GitHub stars (1,914 vs 1,513). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are Dot and Lumos open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (Dot: GPL-3.0, Lumos: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to Dot or Lumos?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at Dot alternatives and Lumos alternatives (Dot 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, Dot or Lumos?
- Dot: Dormant. 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 Dot and Lumos?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: Dot trust report; Lumos trust report.