Comparison
langchain vs codespaces-langchain
Verdict
Pick langchain if langChain framework tailored for Elixir projects; pick codespaces-langchain if codespaces-langchain is tailored for streamlined integration of LangChain within the GitHub Codespaces environment.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | langchain | codespaces-langchain |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (12d since push) As of Sep 8, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1277d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 8, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11 As of Jul 11, 2026 · 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
- langchain
- Elixir implementation of a LangChain style framework for integrating with and leveraging LLMs.
- codespaces-langchain
- A Codespaces template for getting up-and-running with LangChain in seconds
Stars
- langchain
- 1.2k
- codespaces-langchain
- 113
Forks
- langchain
- 215
- codespaces-langchain
- 22
Open issues
- langchain
- 32
- codespaces-langchain
- 5
Language
- langchain
- Elixir
- codespaces-langchain
- -
Adopt for
- langchain
- LangChain framework tailored for Elixir projects
- codespaces-langchain
- codespaces-langchain is tailored for streamlined integration of LangChain within the GitHub Codespaces environment.
Persona
- langchain
- -
- codespaces-langchain
- -
Runtime
- langchain
- -
- codespaces-langchain
- -
License
- langchain
- Other
- codespaces-langchain
- -
Last pushed
- langchain
- Aug 26, 2026
- codespaces-langchain
- Mar 22, 2023
Categories
- langchain
- LLM Frameworks
- codespaces-langchain
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- langchain
- Active (82%)
- codespaces-langchain
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- langchain
- 12d
- codespaces-langchain
- 1277d
Open issues (now)
- langchain
- 32
- codespaces-langchain
- 5
Stars delta
- langchain
- +6 (30d)
- codespaces-langchain
- 0 (30d)
Open issues delta
- langchain
- +2 (30d)
- codespaces-langchain
- 0 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- langchain
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- codespaces-langchain
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11
Full report
- langchain
- Trust report
- codespaces-langchain
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- LangChain · langchain: LangChain integration · codespaces-langchain: LangChain integration
Choose langchain if…
- Requirements: Requires at least Elixir 1.17; Add `langchain` to dep list in `mix.exs` for installation.
- Tags unique to langchain: ai, anthropic, bumblebee, chatgpt.
- You are working on an Elixir project and want to integrate advanced Language Model capabilities.
When NOT to use langchain
- Your project is not written in Elixir, as this framework does not offer official support for other programming languages.
- If your requirements mandate a non-Elixir environment or dependency ecosystem, such as Python which has more mature LLM frameworks.
Choose codespaces-langchain if…
- Requirements: API keys from OpenAI (and optionally SerpAPI) are necessary to operate this tool..
- Tags unique to codespaces-langchain: codespaces, notebooks, openai-api.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- This tool is ideal when working specifically with LangChain and wanting to leverage GitHub Codespaces for a seamless setup experience.
When NOT to use codespaces-langchain
- Avoid this if your project requires customization beyond what's provided by default, as this template may not cover all specific needs without significant modification.
- They might be less suitable for users new to both LangChain and GitHub Codespaces, who need more detailed onboarding support than the repository README provides.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (brainlid/langchain) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (brainlid/langchain) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (brainlid/langchain) · observed Aug 26, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (lostintangent/codespaces-langchain) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (lostintangent/codespaces-langchain) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (lostintangent/codespaces-langchain) · observed Mar 22, 2023
- License file (unknown) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: langchain 1.2k · codespaces-langchain 113 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between langchain and codespaces-langchain?
- langchain: Elixir implementation of a LangChain style framework for integrating with and leveraging LLMs.. codespaces-langchain: A Codespaces template for getting up-and-running with LangChain in seconds. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose langchain over codespaces-langchain?
- Choose langchain over codespaces-langchain when Requirements: Requires at least Elixir 1.17; Add
langchainto dep list inmix.exsfor installation; Tags unique to langchain: ai, anthropic, bumblebee, chatgpt; You are working on an Elixir project and want to integrate advanced Language Model capabilities. - When should I choose codespaces-langchain over langchain?
- Choose codespaces-langchain over langchain when Requirements: API keys from OpenAI (and optionally SerpAPI) are necessary to operate this tool.; Tags unique to codespaces-langchain: codespaces, notebooks, openai-api; Also covers Developer Tools; This tool is ideal when working specifically with LangChain and wanting to leverage GitHub Codespaces for a seamless setup experience.
- When should I avoid langchain?
- Your project is not written in Elixir, as this framework does not offer official support for other programming languages. If your requirements mandate a non-Elixir environment or dependency ecosystem, such as Python which has more mature LLM frameworks.
- When should I avoid codespaces-langchain?
- Avoid this if your project requires customization beyond what's provided by default, as this template may not cover all specific needs without significant modification. They might be less suitable for users new to both LangChain and GitHub Codespaces, who need more detailed onboarding support than the repository README provides.
- Is langchain or codespaces-langchain more popular on GitHub?
- langchain has more GitHub stars (1,198 vs 113). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are langchain and codespaces-langchain open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to langchain or codespaces-langchain?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at langchain alternatives and codespaces-langchain alternatives (langchain markdown twin, codespaces-langchain 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, langchain or codespaces-langchain?
- langchain: Active. codespaces-langchain: 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 langchain and codespaces-langchain?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: langchain trust report; codespaces-langchain trust report.