--- title: "jarvis-registry vs manifest" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/ascending-llc-jarvis-registry-vs-mnfst-manifest" tools: ["ascending-llc-jarvis-registry", "mnfst-manifest"] --- # jarvis-registry vs manifest *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick jarvis-registry if jarvis-registry: Secure MCP/Agent gateway for AI agent integration with enterprise tools via built-in identity, access control, and full observability; pick manifest if manifest is a TypeScript framework under MIT license that enables integration of AI agents across various providers, with an emphasis on observability and tracking mechanisms such as token and cost-tracking. [jarvis-registry](https://jarvisregistry.com) reports 3.0k GitHub stars, 441 forks, and 0 open issues, last pushed Sep 18, 2026. [manifest](https://manifest.build) has 7.5k stars, 508 forks, and 110 open issues, last pushed Sep 10, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [jarvis-registry's repository](https://github.com/ascending-llc/jarvis-registry) and [manifest's repository](https://github.com/mnfst/manifest). | | [jarvis-registry](/tools/ascending-llc-jarvis-registry.md) | [manifest](/tools/mnfst-manifest.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Connect AI agents to enterprise tools through a secure gateway with identity and access control. | Connect Your Agents And Harnesses With Any Provider | | Stars | 2,985 | 7,514 | | Forks | 441 | 508 | | Open issues | 0 | 110 | | Language | Python | TypeScript | | Adopt for | jarvis-registry: Secure MCP/Agent gateway for AI agent integration with enterprise tools via built-in identity, access control, and full observability. | Manifest is a TypeScript framework under MIT license that enables integration of AI agents across various providers, with an emphasis on observability and tracking mechanisms such as token and cost-tracking. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Apache-2.0 | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability | AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [jarvis-registry](/tools/ascending-llc-jarvis-registry.md) | [manifest](/tools/mnfst-manifest.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Open issues (now) | 0 | 110 | | Stars delta | +179 (30d) | +100 (30d) | | Open issues delta | -4 (30d) | +1 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/ascending-llc-jarvis-registry/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/mnfst-manifest/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: jarvis-registry - **Adopt for:** jarvis-registry: Secure MCP/Agent gateway for AI agent integration with enterprise tools via built-in identity, access control, and full observability. ## Decision facts: manifest - **Adopt for:** Manifest is a TypeScript framework under MIT license that enables integration of AI agents across various providers, with an emphasis on observability and tracking mechanisms such as token and cost-tracking. ## Choose when ### Choose jarvis-registry if… - jarvis-registry is primarily Python; manifest is TypeScript. - License: jarvis-registry is Apache-2.0, manifest is MIT. - Tags unique to jarvis-registry: agent-gateway, agent-orchestration, aws-eks, cloud-native-deployment. - jarvis-registry ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - When needing secure integration of AI agents into various enterprise applications ### Choose manifest if… - manifest is primarily TypeScript; jarvis-registry is Python. - License: manifest is MIT, jarvis-registry is Apache-2.0. - Tags unique to manifest: ai-agents, llm-observability. - When you need to establish connections between multiple AI providers without altering the core functionality or architecture of your existing systems. ## When NOT to use jarvis-registry - If no cloud service deployment is available or intended - When a more customizable self-hosted option without predefined identity or access control structures suffices - In scenarios where integrated observability features are not needed or preferred separately ## When NOT to use manifest - If your project strictly requires use cases with non-TypeScript languages, as this would necessitate additional integration work. - When you require a mature framework; given Manifest's beta status, it might not be the best choice for production environments sensitive to potential bugs or incomplete features. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between jarvis-registry and manifest? jarvis-registry: Connect AI agents to enterprise tools through a secure gateway with identity and access control.. manifest: Connect Your Agents And Harnesses With Any Provider. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose jarvis-registry over manifest? Choose jarvis-registry over manifest when jarvis-registry is primarily Python; manifest is TypeScript; License: jarvis-registry is Apache-2.0, manifest is MIT; Tags unique to jarvis-registry: agent-gateway, agent-orchestration, aws-eks, cloud-native-deployment; jarvis-registry ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When needing secure integration of AI agents into various enterprise applications. ### When should I choose manifest over jarvis-registry? Choose manifest over jarvis-registry when manifest is primarily TypeScript; jarvis-registry is Python; License: manifest is MIT, jarvis-registry is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to manifest: ai-agents, llm-observability; When you need to establish connections between multiple AI providers without altering the core functionality or architecture of your existing systems. ### When should I avoid jarvis-registry? If no cloud service deployment is available or intended When a more customizable self-hosted option without predefined identity or access control structures suffices In scenarios where integrated observability features are not needed or preferred separately ### When should I avoid manifest? If your project strictly requires use cases with non-TypeScript languages, as this would necessitate additional integration work. When you require a mature framework; given Manifest's beta status, it might not be the best choice for production environments sensitive to potential bugs or incomplete features. ### Is jarvis-registry or manifest more popular on GitHub? manifest has more GitHub stars (7,514 vs 2,985). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are jarvis-registry and manifest open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (jarvis-registry: Apache-2.0, manifest: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to jarvis-registry or manifest? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [jarvis-registry alternatives](/tools/ascending-llc-jarvis-registry/alternatives) and [manifest alternatives](/tools/mnfst-manifest/alternatives) ([jarvis-registry markdown twin](/tools/ascending-llc-jarvis-registry/alternatives.md), [manifest markdown twin](/tools/mnfst-manifest/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/ascending-llc-jarvis-registry-vs-mnfst-manifest.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, jarvis-registry or manifest? jarvis-registry: Very active. manifest: 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 jarvis-registry and manifest? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [jarvis-registry trust report](/tools/ascending-llc-jarvis-registry/trust); [manifest trust report](/tools/mnfst-manifest/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=ascending-llc-jarvis-registry`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=ascending-llc-jarvis-registry) - 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/_