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edict vs autogen
edict (🏛️ 三省六部制 · OpenClaw Multi-Agent Orchestration System — 9 specialized AI agents with real-time dashboard, model config, and full audit trails) vs autogen (A framework for creating multi-agent AI applications) - live GitHub stats and typed graph relationships, not marketing.
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Tagline
- edict
- 🏛️ 三省六部制 · OpenClaw Multi-Agent Orchestration System — 9 specialized AI agents with real-time dashboard, model config, and full audit trails
- autogen
- A framework for creating multi-agent AI applications
Stars
- edict
- 16k
- autogen
- 60k
Forks
- edict
- 1.7k
- autogen
- 9.0k
Open issues
- edict
- 38
- autogen
- 930
Language
- edict
- Python
- autogen
- Python
Adopt for
- edict
- Edict is an orchestration system inspired by ancient Chinese 'Three Provinces and Six Ministries' governance, offering a real-time dashboard for 12 specialized AI agents with audit trails.
- autogen
- AutoGen is a framework for developing multi-agent AI applications that can act autonomously or alongside humans. It's currently in maintenance mode with no additional features planned and users are encouraged to migrate.
Persona
- edict
- -
- autogen
- -
Runtime
- edict
- -
- autogen
- -
License
- edict
- MIT
- autogen
- CC-BY-4.0
Last pushed
- edict
- Jul 6, 2026
- autogen
- Apr 15, 2026
Categories
- edict
- AI Agents
- autogen
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- edict
- Very active (96%)
- autogen
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- edict
- 1d
- autogen
- 83d
Open issues (now)
- edict
- 38
- autogen
- 930
Owner type
- edict
- User
- autogen
- Organization
Security scan
- edict
- Not scanned
- autogen
- No lockfile
Full report
- edict
- Trust report
- autogen
- Trust report
Typed relationship
edict alternative autogenAutogen and Edict both focus on multi-agent AI applications, but Edict emphasizes a structured governance framework with real-time monitoring features that Autogen does not explicitly mention.
Shared compatibility
- Python · edict: Python runtime · autogen: Python runtime
Choose edict if…
- License: edict is MIT, autogen is CC-BY-4.0.
- Autogen and Edict both focus on multi-agent AI applications, but Edict emphasizes a structured governance framework with real-time monitoring features that Autogen does not explicitly mention.
- Tags unique to edict: multi-agent, dashboard, ai-orchestration, autonomous-agents.
- edict ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- - Use Edict when you need robust review mechanisms built into the architecture. Unlike CrewAI or AutoGen, Edict's 'Menxia Sheng (门下省)' ensures quality checks by potentially requiring output to be resk
When NOT to use edict
- - Avoid Edict if a simpler orchestration system that does not enforce strict review steps is preferred as it offers an extra layer of bureaucracy with its built-in Menxia Sheng audit, which may slow下来
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Choose autogen if…
- License: autogen is CC-BY-4.0, edict is MIT.
- Requirements: AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later..
- Autogen and Edict both focus on multi-agent AI applications, but Edict emphasizes a structured governance framework with real-time monitoring features that Autogen does not explicitly mention.
- Tags unique to autogen: autogen, agents, ai, agentic.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- You should use AutoGen if you have an existing project built on it and desire to maintain its current functionality without introducing advanced enterprise features or extensive new capabilities.
When NOT to use autogen
- Do not use AutoGen if you are planning to build a production-ready application that requires long-term support, enterprise-grade orchestration features, or multi-provider model support.
- Avoid using this tool if your project needs future-proof development with new and continuous enhancements as the framework is in maintenance mode.
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Common questions
- What is the difference between edict and autogen?
- edict: 🏛️ 三省六部制 · OpenClaw Multi-Agent Orchestration System — 9 specialized AI agents with real-time dashboard, model config, and full audit trails. autogen: A framework for creating multi-agent AI applications. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose edict over autogen?
- Choose edict over autogen when License: edict is MIT, autogen is CC-BY-4.0; Autogen and Edict both focus on multi-agent AI applications, but Edict emphasizes a structured governance framework with real-time monitoring features that Autogen does not explicitly mention; Tags unique to edict: multi-agent, dashboard, ai-orchestration, autonomous-agents; edict ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; - Use Edict when you need robust review mechanisms built into the architecture. Unlike CrewAI or AutoGen, Edict's 'Menxia Sheng (门下省)' ensures quality checks by potentially requiring output to be resk.
- When should I choose autogen over edict?
- Choose autogen over edict when License: autogen is CC-BY-4.0, edict is MIT; Requirements: AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later.; Autogen and Edict both focus on multi-agent AI applications, but Edict emphasizes a structured governance framework with real-time monitoring features that Autogen does not explicitly mention; Tags unique to autogen: autogen, agents, ai, agentic; Also covers LLM Frameworks; You should use AutoGen if you have an existing project built on it and desire to maintain its current functionality without introducing advanced enterprise features or extensive new capabilities.
- When should I avoid edict?
- - Avoid Edict if a simpler orchestration system that does not enforce strict review steps is preferred as it offers an extra layer of bureaucracy with its built-in Menxia Sheng audit, which may slow下来 urls_related_docs_and_videos_demoed_in_repo_or_elsewhere_on_webpage_if_any_are_given_explicitly_in_source_text_like_links_or_embeds_or_via_title_tagged_blockquotes_that_mention_media_type_and_url_when
- When should I avoid autogen?
- Do not use AutoGen if you are planning to build a production-ready application that requires long-term support, enterprise-grade orchestration features, or multi-provider model support. Avoid using this tool if your project needs future-proof development with new and continuous enhancements as the framework is in maintenance mode.
- Is edict or autogen more popular on GitHub?
- autogen has more GitHub stars (59,573 vs 16,172). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are edict and autogen open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (edict: MIT, autogen: CC-BY-4.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to edict or autogen?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at /tools/cft0808-edict/alternatives and /tools/microsoft-autogen/alternatives (/tools/cft0808-edict/alternatives.md, /tools/microsoft-autogen/alternatives.md), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at /compare/cft0808-edict-vs-microsoft-autogen.md mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, edict or autogen?
- edict: Very active. autogen: Steady. 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 edict and autogen?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: edict: /tools/cft0808-edict/trust; autogen: /tools/microsoft-autogen/trust.