Comparison
askimo vs deepseek-pp
Verdict
Pick askimo when askimo is primarily Kotlin; deepseek-pp is TypeScript; pick deepseek-pp when deepseek-pp is primarily TypeScript; askimo is Kotlin.
Markdown twin · askimo alternatives · deepseek-pp alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | askimo | deepseek-pp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- askimo
- AI Client for chat, RAG, and agents with multi-provider model support.
- deepseek-pp
- AI agent workspace with tools for automation and interaction
Stars
- askimo
- 318
- deepseek-pp
- 1.4k
Forks
- askimo
- 66
- deepseek-pp
- 175
Open issues
- askimo
- 19
- deepseek-pp
- 5
Language
- askimo
- Kotlin
- deepseek-pp
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- askimo
- -
- deepseek-pp
- DeepSeek Web provides a versatile browser extension for managing AI agents with powerful tools like MCP integration, memory management, and automated skills.
Persona
- askimo
- -
- deepseek-pp
- -
Runtime
- askimo
- -
- deepseek-pp
- -
License
- askimo
- AGPL-3.0
- deepseek-pp
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- askimo
- Aug 13, 2026
- deepseek-pp
- Jul 27, 2026
Categories
- askimo
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- deepseek-pp
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- askimo
- 19
- deepseek-pp
- 5
Owner type
- askimo
- Organization
- deepseek-pp
- User
Full report
- askimo
- Trust report
- deepseek-pp
- Trust report
Choose askimo if…
- askimo is primarily Kotlin; deepseek-pp is TypeScript.
- License: askimo is AGPL-3.0, deepseek-pp is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: The pricing information on the Askimo repository is not specified..
- Tags unique to askimo: agentic-workflow, ai-assistant, artificial-intelligence, chat-client.
- Use for Kotlin developers who need to integrate chat and AI agents with multi-provider support including Claude, Codex, Gemini, and OpenAI.
When NOT to use askimo
- Avoid if you require a solution that supports languages other than Kotlin, as Askimo is exclusively built for Kotlin environments.
- Not suitable if your project has strict licensing requirements and requires proprietary code, due to its AGPL-3.0 license which might impose restrictions.
Choose deepseek-pp if…
- deepseek-pp is primarily TypeScript; askimo is Kotlin.
- License: deepseek-pp is Apache-2.0, askimo is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to deepseek-pp: agentic-ai, ai-agent, ai-memory, automation.
- Need a browser-based AI agent environment with MCP (Model Context Protocol) support
When NOT to use deepseek-pp
- Simpler use-cases that don’t require extensive tool integrations or complex memory features
- If you need custom extensions for browsers other than Chrome, Edge, or Firefox as supported by DeepSeek Web
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (askimo-ai/askimo) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- GitHub forks (askimo-ai/askimo) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- Last push (askimo-ai/askimo) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (zhu1090093659/deepseek-pp) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- GitHub forks (zhu1090093659/deepseek-pp) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Last push (zhu1090093659/deepseek-pp) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: askimo 318 · deepseek-pp 1.4k (synced Aug 13, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between askimo and deepseek-pp?
- askimo: AI Client for chat, RAG, and agents with multi-provider model support.. deepseek-pp: AI agent workspace with tools for automation and interaction. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose askimo over deepseek-pp?
- Choose askimo over deepseek-pp when askimo is primarily Kotlin; deepseek-pp is TypeScript; License: askimo is AGPL-3.0, deepseek-pp is Apache-2.0; Pricing: The pricing information on the Askimo repository is not specified.; Tags unique to askimo: agentic-workflow, ai-assistant, artificial-intelligence, chat-client; Use for Kotlin developers who need to integrate chat and AI agents with multi-provider support including Claude, Codex, Gemini, and OpenAI.
- When should I choose deepseek-pp over askimo?
- Choose deepseek-pp over askimo when deepseek-pp is primarily TypeScript; askimo is Kotlin; License: deepseek-pp is Apache-2.0, askimo is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to deepseek-pp: agentic-ai, ai-agent, ai-memory, automation; Need a browser-based AI agent environment with MCP (Model Context Protocol) support.
- When should I avoid askimo?
- Avoid if you require a solution that supports languages other than Kotlin, as Askimo is exclusively built for Kotlin environments. Not suitable if your project has strict licensing requirements and requires proprietary code, due to its AGPL-3.0 license which might impose restrictions.
- When should I avoid deepseek-pp?
- Simpler use-cases that don’t require extensive tool integrations or complex memory features If you need custom extensions for browsers other than Chrome, Edge, or Firefox as supported by DeepSeek Web
- Is askimo or deepseek-pp more popular on GitHub?
- deepseek-pp has more GitHub stars (1,350 vs 318). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are askimo and deepseek-pp open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (askimo: AGPL-3.0, deepseek-pp: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to askimo or deepseek-pp?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at askimo alternatives and deepseek-pp alternatives (askimo markdown twin, deepseek-pp 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, askimo or deepseek-pp?
- askimo: Very active. deepseek-pp: 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 askimo and deepseek-pp?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: askimo trust report; deepseek-pp trust report.