Comparison
RoBO vs Agent-Reach
Verdict
Pick RoBO when license: RoBO is BSD-3-Clause, Agent-Reach is MIT; pick Agent-Reach when license: Agent-Reach is MIT, RoBO is BSD-3-Clause.
Markdown twin · RoBO alternatives · Agent-Reach alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | RoBO | Agent-Reach |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (2629d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d 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) | 15 low (15 low) As of today · osv@v1 | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- RoBO
- RoBO: a Robust Bayesian Optimization framework
- Agent-Reach
- Give your AI agent eyes to see the entire internet. Read & search Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, GitHub, Bilibili, XiaoHongShu — one CLI, zero API fees.
Stars
- RoBO
- 490
- Agent-Reach
- 55k
Forks
- RoBO
- 130
- Agent-Reach
- 4.5k
Open issues
- RoBO
- 25
- Agent-Reach
- 144
Language
- RoBO
- Python
- Agent-Reach
- Python
Adopt for
- RoBO
- -
- Agent-Reach
- -
Persona
- RoBO
- -
- Agent-Reach
- -
Runtime
- RoBO
- -
- Agent-Reach
- -
License
- RoBO
- BSD-3-Clause
- Agent-Reach
- MIT
Last pushed
- RoBO
- Apr 30, 2019
- Agent-Reach
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- RoBO
- Developer Tools
- Agent-Reach
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- RoBO
- Dormant (18%)
- Agent-Reach
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- RoBO
- 2629d
- Agent-Reach
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- RoBO
- 25
- Agent-Reach
- 144
Owner type
- RoBO
- Organization
- Agent-Reach
- User
Security scan
- RoBO
- 15 low (15 low)
- Agent-Reach
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- RoBO
- Trust report
- Agent-Reach
- Trust report
Choose RoBO if…
- License: RoBO is BSD-3-Clause, Agent-Reach is MIT.
- Tags unique to RoBO: python.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (25).
When NOT to use RoBO
- Last GitHub push was 2629 days ago (dormant maintenance, Apr 30, 2019). Validate activity before betting a new project on RoBO.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Choose Agent-Reach if…
- License: Agent-Reach is MIT, RoBO is BSD-3-Clause.
- Tags unique to Agent-Reach: agent-infrastructure, ai-search, bilibili, claude-code.
- Also covers AI Agents, LLM Frameworks.
When NOT to use Agent-Reach
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (automl/RoBO) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (automl/RoBO) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (automl/RoBO) · observed Apr 30, 2019
- License file (BSD-3-Clause) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (Panniantong/Agent-Reach) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (Panniantong/Agent-Reach) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (Panniantong/Agent-Reach) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: RoBO 490 · Agent-Reach 55k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between RoBO and Agent-Reach?
- RoBO: RoBO: a Robust Bayesian Optimization framework. Agent-Reach: Give your AI agent eyes to see the entire internet. Read & search Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, GitHub, Bilibili, XiaoHongShu — one CLI, zero API fees.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose RoBO over Agent-Reach?
- Choose RoBO over Agent-Reach when License: RoBO is BSD-3-Clause, Agent-Reach is MIT; Tags unique to RoBO: python; Leaner open-issue backlog (25).
- When should I choose Agent-Reach over RoBO?
- Choose Agent-Reach over RoBO when License: Agent-Reach is MIT, RoBO is BSD-3-Clause; Tags unique to Agent-Reach: agent-infrastructure, ai-search, bilibili, claude-code; Also covers AI Agents, LLM Frameworks.
- When should I avoid RoBO?
- Last GitHub push was 2629 days ago (dormant maintenance, Apr 30, 2019). Validate activity before betting a new project on RoBO. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- When should I avoid Agent-Reach?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is RoBO or Agent-Reach more popular on GitHub?
- Agent-Reach has more GitHub stars (54,715 vs 490). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are RoBO and Agent-Reach open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (RoBO: BSD-3-Clause, Agent-Reach: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to RoBO or Agent-Reach?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at RoBO alternatives and Agent-Reach alternatives (RoBO markdown twin, Agent-Reach 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, RoBO or Agent-Reach?
- RoBO: Dormant. Agent-Reach: 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 RoBO and Agent-Reach?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: RoBO trust report; Agent-Reach trust report.