Comparison
AstrBot vs PromptAttack
Verdict
Pick AstrBot when tags unique to AstrBot: agent, ai, astrbot, chatbot; pick PromptAttack when tags unique to PromptAttack: python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | AstrBot | PromptAttack |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (536d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest | 241 low (241 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- AstrBot
- AI Agent Assistant & development framework that integrates lots of IM platforms, LLMs, plugins and AI feature
- PromptAttack
- An LLM can Fool Itself: A Prompt-Based Adversarial Attack (ICLR 2024)
Stars
- AstrBot
- 36k
- PromptAttack
- 116
Forks
- AstrBot
- 2.5k
- PromptAttack
- 17
Open issues
- AstrBot
- 1.3k
- PromptAttack
- 0
Language
- AstrBot
- Python
- PromptAttack
- Python
Adopt for
- AstrBot
- AstrBot is an AI agent assistant and development framework that integrates multiple instant messaging platforms with various language models and plugins under the AGPL-3.0 license.
- PromptAttack
- -
Persona
- AstrBot
- -
- PromptAttack
- -
Runtime
- AstrBot
- -
- PromptAttack
- -
License
- AstrBot
- AGPL-3.0
- PromptAttack
- -
Last pushed
- AstrBot
- Jul 9, 2026
- PromptAttack
- Jan 21, 2025
Categories
- AstrBot
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
- PromptAttack
- LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- AstrBot
- Very active (96%)
- PromptAttack
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- AstrBot
- 2d
- PromptAttack
- 536d
Open issues (now)
- AstrBot
- 1.3k
- PromptAttack
- 0
Owner type
- AstrBot
- Organization
- PromptAttack
- User
Security scan
- AstrBot
- No MCP manifest
- PromptAttack
- 241 low (241 low)
Full report
- AstrBot
- Trust report
- PromptAttack
- Trust report
Choose AstrBot if…
- Tags unique to AstrBot: agent, ai, astrbot, chatbot.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- AstrBot ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you require a highly integrative environment where your AI agents can communicate across different instant messaging platforms like Discord, Telegram, QQ, and others.
When NOT to use AstrBot
- If you are looking for proprietary solutions or do not want to comply with the AGPL-3.0 open-source license requirements, as AstrBot might not suit businesses preferring closed development.
- In scenarios where a very streamlined or simple AI agent without extensive plugin and platform customizability is required due to time constraints or a specific project scope that does not need broad,
- +adaptability.
Choose PromptAttack if…
- Tags unique to PromptAttack: python.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (0).
When NOT to use PromptAttack
- Last GitHub push was 537 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jan 21, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on PromptAttack.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (AstrBotDevs/AstrBot) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (AstrBotDevs/AstrBot) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (AstrBotDevs/AstrBot) · observed Jul 9, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (GodXuxilie/PromptAttack) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (GodXuxilie/PromptAttack) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (GodXuxilie/PromptAttack) · observed Jan 21, 2025
- License file (unknown) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: AstrBot 36k · PromptAttack 116 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between AstrBot and PromptAttack?
- AstrBot: AI Agent Assistant & development framework that integrates lots of IM platforms, LLMs, plugins and AI feature. PromptAttack: An LLM can Fool Itself: A Prompt-Based Adversarial Attack (ICLR 2024). See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose AstrBot over PromptAttack?
- Choose AstrBot over PromptAttack when Tags unique to AstrBot: agent, ai, astrbot, chatbot; Also covers AI Agents; AstrBot ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you require a highly integrative environment where your AI agents can communicate across different instant messaging platforms like Discord, Telegram, QQ, and others.
- When should I choose PromptAttack over AstrBot?
- Choose PromptAttack over AstrBot when Tags unique to PromptAttack: python; Leaner open-issue backlog (0).
- When should I avoid AstrBot?
- If you are looking for proprietary solutions or do not want to comply with the AGPL-3.0 open-source license requirements, as AstrBot might not suit businesses preferring closed development. In scenarios where a very streamlined or simple AI agent without extensive plugin and platform customizability is required due to time constraints or a specific project scope that does not need broad, +adaptability.
- When should I avoid PromptAttack?
- Last GitHub push was 537 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jan 21, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on PromptAttack. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is AstrBot or PromptAttack more popular on GitHub?
- AstrBot has more GitHub stars (36,186 vs 116). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are AstrBot and PromptAttack open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to AstrBot or PromptAttack?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at AstrBot alternatives and PromptAttack alternatives (AstrBot markdown twin, PromptAttack 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, AstrBot or PromptAttack?
- AstrBot: Very active. PromptAttack: 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 AstrBot and PromptAttack?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: AstrBot trust report; PromptAttack trust report.