Comparison
TrueMemory vs planning-with-files
Verdict
Pick TrueMemory if trueMemory is an automatic capture and recall memory system for AI agents using SQLite; pick planning-with-files if a tool designed for providing persistent file-based planning in long-running AI coding tasks.
Markdown twin · TrueMemory alternatives · planning-with-files alternatives
GraphCanon updated Oct 11, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | TrueMemory | planning-with-files |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (17d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 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 Oct 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- TrueMemory
- Automatic capture and recall memory system for AI agents
- planning-with-files
- Persistent file-based planning for AI coding agents
Stars
- TrueMemory
- 380
- planning-with-files
- 27k
Forks
- TrueMemory
- 49
- planning-with-files
- 2.3k
Open issues
- TrueMemory
- 16
- planning-with-files
- 18
Language
- TrueMemory
- Python
- planning-with-files
- Shell
Adopt for
- TrueMemory
- TrueMemory is an automatic capture and recall memory system for AI agents using SQLite.
- planning-with-files
- A tool designed for providing persistent file-based planning in long-running AI coding tasks.
Persona
- TrueMemory
- -
- planning-with-files
- -
Runtime
- TrueMemory
- -
- planning-with-files
- -
License
- TrueMemory
- AGPL-3.0
- planning-with-files
- MIT
Last pushed
- TrueMemory
- Sep 2, 2026
- planning-with-files
- Sep 19, 2026
Categories
- TrueMemory
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- planning-with-files
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- TrueMemory
- Active (82%)
- planning-with-files
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- TrueMemory
- 17d
- planning-with-files
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- TrueMemory
- 16
- planning-with-files
- 18
Stars delta
- TrueMemory
- +11 (30d)
- planning-with-files
- +753 (30d)
Open issues delta
- TrueMemory
- +3 (30d)
- planning-with-files
- +9 (30d)
Full report
- TrueMemory
- Trust report
- planning-with-files
- Trust report
Choose TrueMemory if…
- TrueMemory is primarily Python; planning-with-files is Shell.
- License: TrueMemory is AGPL-3.0, planning-with-files is MIT.
- Tags unique to TrueMemory: agent-memory, ai-agent, embeddings, generative-ai.
- When you want to ensure your memory storage remains entirely local without depending on cloud services.
When NOT to use TrueMemory
- If you need extensive scalability features offered by cloud-based memory solutions.
- When your project mandates integration exclusively with non-SQLite databases, because TrueMemory is centered around SQLite for its backend.
Choose planning-with-files if…
- planning-with-files is primarily Shell; TrueMemory is Python.
- License: planning-with-files is MIT, TrueMemory is AGPL-3.0.
- Pricing: Freely available under MIT License; community-supported..
- Tags unique to planning-with-files: agent-skills, ai-agents, claude-code, codex.
- - When your coding agent needs to retain plans across sessions without context loss.
When NOT to use planning-with-files
- - When you do not need persistent storage for plans, such as short tasks where context is unlikely to be lost.
- - For projects that strictly prohibit the use of external file storage for tracking progress due to security concerns.
- - If your workflow heavily relies on in-memory planning strategies that are more suitable than disk-based solutions.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (buildingjoshbetter/TrueMemory) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (buildingjoshbetter/TrueMemory) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (buildingjoshbetter/TrueMemory) · observed Sep 2, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Oct 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (OthmanAdi/planning-with-files) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (OthmanAdi/planning-with-files) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (OthmanAdi/planning-with-files) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: TrueMemory 380 · planning-with-files 27k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between TrueMemory and planning-with-files?
- TrueMemory: Automatic capture and recall memory system for AI agents. planning-with-files: Persistent file-based planning for AI coding agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose TrueMemory over planning-with-files?
- Choose TrueMemory over planning-with-files when TrueMemory is primarily Python; planning-with-files is Shell; License: TrueMemory is AGPL-3.0, planning-with-files is MIT; Tags unique to TrueMemory: agent-memory, ai-agent, embeddings, generative-ai; When you want to ensure your memory storage remains entirely local without depending on cloud services.
- When should I choose planning-with-files over TrueMemory?
- Choose planning-with-files over TrueMemory when planning-with-files is primarily Shell; TrueMemory is Python; License: planning-with-files is MIT, TrueMemory is AGPL-3.0; Pricing: Freely available under MIT License; community-supported.; Tags unique to planning-with-files: agent-skills, ai-agents, claude-code, codex; - When your coding agent needs to retain plans across sessions without context loss.
- When should I avoid TrueMemory?
- If you need extensive scalability features offered by cloud-based memory solutions. When your project mandates integration exclusively with non-SQLite databases, because TrueMemory is centered around SQLite for its backend.
- When should I avoid planning-with-files?
- - When you do not need persistent storage for plans, such as short tasks where context is unlikely to be lost. - For projects that strictly prohibit the use of external file storage for tracking progress due to security concerns. - If your workflow heavily relies on in-memory planning strategies that are more suitable than disk-based solutions.
- Is TrueMemory or planning-with-files more popular on GitHub?
- planning-with-files has more GitHub stars (27,003 vs 380). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are TrueMemory and planning-with-files open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (TrueMemory: AGPL-3.0, planning-with-files: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to TrueMemory or planning-with-files?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at TrueMemory alternatives and planning-with-files alternatives (TrueMemory markdown twin, planning-with-files 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, TrueMemory or planning-with-files?
- TrueMemory: Active. planning-with-files: 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 TrueMemory and planning-with-files?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: TrueMemory trust report; planning-with-files trust report.