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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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edict

cft0808/edict

16kpushed Jul 6, 2026
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autogen

microsoft/autogen

60kpushed Apr 15, 2026

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

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.

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