Comparison
promptsource vs context7
Verdict
Pick promptsource when promptsource is primarily Python; context7 is TypeScript; pick context7 when context7 is primarily TypeScript; promptsource is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | promptsource | context7 |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (991d 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 · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- promptsource
- Toolkit for creating, sharing and using natural language prompts.
- context7
- Up-to-date code documentation for LLMs and AI code editors
Stars
- promptsource
- 3.0k
- context7
- 59k
Forks
- promptsource
- 377
- context7
- 2.8k
Open issues
- promptsource
- 43
- context7
- 28
Language
- promptsource
- Python
- context7
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- promptsource
- -
- context7
- Context7 is a platform devoted to providing updated code documentation specifically tailored for LLMs (Large Language Models) and AI-based code editing tools. It uses TypeScript and operates under the MIT license.
Persona
- promptsource
- -
- context7
- -
Runtime
- promptsource
- -
- context7
- -
License
- promptsource
- Apache-2.0
- context7
- MIT
Last pushed
- promptsource
- Oct 23, 2023
- context7
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- promptsource
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks, Model Training
- context7
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- promptsource
- Dormant (18%)
- context7
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- promptsource
- 991d
- context7
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- promptsource
- 43
- context7
- 28
Security scan
- promptsource
- No lockfile
- context7
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- promptsource
- Trust report
- context7
- Trust report
Choose promptsource if…
- promptsource is primarily Python; context7 is TypeScript.
- License: promptsource is Apache-2.0, context7 is MIT.
- Tags unique to promptsource: machine-learning, natural-language-processing, nlp, python.
- Also covers Model Training.
When NOT to use promptsource
- Last GitHub push was 992 days ago (dormant maintenance, Oct 23, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on promptsource.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
Choose context7 if…
- context7 is primarily TypeScript; promptsource is Python.
- License: context7 is MIT, promptsource is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to context7: llm, mcp, mcp-server, vibe-coding.
- When your project heavily relies on Large Language Models or AI-based code editors for enhancing development efficiency.
When NOT to use context7
- Avoid Context7 if your current project doesn't involve integration with Large Language Models or any AI-driven code editing utilities, as it will not offer significant advantages.
- If your team strictly adheres to a development workflow that does not benefit from having real-time documentation tailored for LLMs and AI code editors, opting for more general developer tools may be更
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (bigscience-workshop/promptsource) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (bigscience-workshop/promptsource) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (bigscience-workshop/promptsource) · observed Oct 23, 2023
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (upstash/context7) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (upstash/context7) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (upstash/context7) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: promptsource 3.0k · context7 59k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between promptsource and context7?
- promptsource: Toolkit for creating, sharing and using natural language prompts.. context7: Up-to-date code documentation for LLMs and AI code editors. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose promptsource over context7?
- Choose promptsource over context7 when promptsource is primarily Python; context7 is TypeScript; License: promptsource is Apache-2.0, context7 is MIT; Tags unique to promptsource: machine-learning, natural-language-processing, nlp, python; Also covers Model Training.
- When should I choose context7 over promptsource?
- Choose context7 over promptsource when context7 is primarily TypeScript; promptsource is Python; License: context7 is MIT, promptsource is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to context7: llm, mcp, mcp-server, vibe-coding; When your project heavily relies on Large Language Models or AI-based code editors for enhancing development efficiency.
- When should I avoid promptsource?
- Last GitHub push was 992 days ago (dormant maintenance, Oct 23, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on promptsource. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
- When should I avoid context7?
- Avoid Context7 if your current project doesn't involve integration with Large Language Models or any AI-driven code editing utilities, as it will not offer significant advantages. If your team strictly adheres to a development workflow that does not benefit from having real-time documentation tailored for LLMs and AI code editors, opting for more general developer tools may be更
- Is promptsource or context7 more popular on GitHub?
- context7 has more GitHub stars (58,913 vs 3,026). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are promptsource and context7 open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (promptsource: Apache-2.0, context7: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to promptsource or context7?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at promptsource alternatives and context7 alternatives (promptsource markdown twin, context7 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, promptsource or context7?
- promptsource: Dormant. context7: 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 promptsource and context7?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: promptsource trust report; context7 trust report.