Comparison
Lumos vs local-deep-research
Verdict
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; pick local-deep-research if for deep research locally encrypted, supports retrieval-augmented generation using diverse LLM frameworks on local GPU or cloud, searches through arXiv, PubMed, personal documents.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | Lumos | local-deep-research |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (601d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d 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 15, 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
- Lumos
- A RAG LLM co-pilot for browsing the web
- local-deep-research
- Supports local and cloud LLMs with encrypted search from diverse sources.
Stars
- Lumos
- 1.5k
- local-deep-research
- 9.1k
Forks
- Lumos
- 111
- local-deep-research
- 824
Open issues
- Lumos
- 24
- local-deep-research
- 887
Language
- Lumos
- TypeScript
- local-deep-research
- Python
Adopt for
- Lumos
- Lumos is a RAG LLM co-pilot that operates within Chrome and leverages local language models to support web browsing with automation.
- local-deep-research
- For deep research locally encrypted, supports retrieval-augmented generation using diverse LLM frameworks on local GPU or cloud, searches through arXiv, PubMed, personal documents.
Persona
- Lumos
- -
- local-deep-research
- -
Runtime
- Lumos
- -
- local-deep-research
- -
License
- Lumos
- MIT
- local-deep-research
- MIT
Last pushed
- Lumos
- Jan 26, 2025
- local-deep-research
- Sep 19, 2026
Categories
- Lumos
- Data & Retrieval, LLM Frameworks
- local-deep-research
- Data & Retrieval, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- Lumos
- Dormant (18%)
- local-deep-research
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- Lumos
- 601d
- local-deep-research
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- Lumos
- 24
- local-deep-research
- 887
Stars delta
- Lumos
- -3 (30d)
- local-deep-research
- +209 (30d)
Open issues delta
- Lumos
- 0 (30d)
- local-deep-research
- +535 (30d)
Full report
- Lumos
- Trust report
- local-deep-research
- Trust report
Choose Lumos if…
- Lumos is primarily TypeScript; local-deep-research is Python.
- 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.
- 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.
Choose local-deep-research if…
- local-deep-research is primarily Python; Lumos is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to local-deep-research: academia, anthropic, arxiv, encryption.
- local-deep-research ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- You need encryption for all data processing steps and want support for various sources like academic articles and personal files.
When NOT to use local-deep-research
- If you require real-time collaboration features that are not supported by this tool's framework.
- In scenarios where online connectivity is unreliable and external search engine support is considered critical.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- 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 (LearningCircuit/local-deep-research) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (LearningCircuit/local-deep-research) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (LearningCircuit/local-deep-research) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: Lumos 1.5k · local-deep-research 9.1k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between Lumos and local-deep-research?
- Lumos: A RAG LLM co-pilot for browsing the web. local-deep-research: Supports local and cloud LLMs with encrypted search from diverse sources.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose Lumos over local-deep-research?
- Choose Lumos over local-deep-research when Lumos is primarily TypeScript; local-deep-research is Python; 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; 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 choose local-deep-research over Lumos?
- Choose local-deep-research over Lumos when local-deep-research is primarily Python; Lumos is TypeScript; Tags unique to local-deep-research: academia, anthropic, arxiv, encryption; local-deep-research ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; You need encryption for all data processing steps and want support for various sources like academic articles and personal files.
- 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.
- When should I avoid local-deep-research?
- If you require real-time collaboration features that are not supported by this tool's framework. In scenarios where online connectivity is unreliable and external search engine support is considered critical.
- Is Lumos or local-deep-research more popular on GitHub?
- local-deep-research has more GitHub stars (9,109 vs 1,513). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are Lumos and local-deep-research open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (Lumos: MIT, local-deep-research: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to Lumos or local-deep-research?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at Lumos alternatives and local-deep-research alternatives (Lumos markdown twin, local-deep-research 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, Lumos or local-deep-research?
- Lumos: Dormant. local-deep-research: 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 Lumos and local-deep-research?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: Lumos trust report; local-deep-research trust report.