Comparison
oh-my-openagent vs arc-kit
Verdict
Pick oh-my-openagent when oh-my-openagent is primarily TypeScript; arc-kit is JavaScript; pick arc-kit when arc-kit is primarily JavaScript; oh-my-openagent is TypeScript.
Markdown twin · oh-my-openagent alternatives · arc-kit alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | oh-my-openagent | arc-kit |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (3d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- oh-my-openagent
- A coding agent for complex codebases, supporting multiple AI agents like ChatGPT and Claude.
- arc-kit
- The Enterprise Architecture Governance Harness — strategy, architecture, delivery, and assurance for AI coding assistants
Stars
- oh-my-openagent
- 66k
- arc-kit
- 2.1k
Forks
- oh-my-openagent
- 5.3k
- arc-kit
- 255
Open issues
- oh-my-openagent
- 876
- arc-kit
- 16
Language
- oh-my-openagent
- TypeScript
- arc-kit
- JavaScript
Adopt for
- oh-my-openagent
- Decisive facts about oh-my-openagent.
- arc-kit
- -
Persona
- oh-my-openagent
- -
- arc-kit
- -
Runtime
- oh-my-openagent
- -
- arc-kit
- -
License
- oh-my-openagent
- Other
- arc-kit
- Other
Last pushed
- oh-my-openagent
- Jul 11, 2026
- arc-kit
- Jul 7, 2026
Categories
- oh-my-openagent
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- arc-kit
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- oh-my-openagent
- 0d
- arc-kit
- 3d
Open issues (now)
- oh-my-openagent
- 876
- arc-kit
- 16
Security scan
- oh-my-openagent
- No lockfile
- arc-kit
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- oh-my-openagent
- Trust report
- arc-kit
- Trust report
Choose oh-my-openagent if…
- oh-my-openagent is primarily TypeScript; arc-kit is JavaScript.
- Tags unique to oh-my-openagent: ai, anthropic, chatgpt, claude.
- oh-my-openagent ships an MCP server manifest.
- When working with complex codebases and requiring integration with multiple AI systems like Anthropic, ChatGPT, and Claude for better code orchestration and lifecycle hook management.
When NOT to use oh-my-openagent
- When your project is not reliant on AI integration or complex orchestration capabilities. For simpler codebases, its advanced features may be overkill.
- If your development environment does not support TypeScript or if you are exclusively working with Codex CLI and prefer a less integrated solution, opting for another tool could be more suitable since
Choose arc-kit if…
- arc-kit is primarily JavaScript; oh-my-openagent is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to arc-kit: ai-governance, architecture-decision-records, architecture-governance, arckit.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (16).
When NOT to use arc-kit
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (code-yeongyu/oh-my-openagent) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (code-yeongyu/oh-my-openagent) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (code-yeongyu/oh-my-openagent) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (tractorjuice/arc-kit) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (tractorjuice/arc-kit) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (tractorjuice/arc-kit) · observed Jul 7, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: oh-my-openagent 66k · arc-kit 2.1k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between oh-my-openagent and arc-kit?
- oh-my-openagent: A coding agent for complex codebases, supporting multiple AI agents like ChatGPT and Claude.. arc-kit: The Enterprise Architecture Governance Harness — strategy, architecture, delivery, and assurance for AI coding assistants. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose oh-my-openagent over arc-kit?
- Choose oh-my-openagent over arc-kit when oh-my-openagent is primarily TypeScript; arc-kit is JavaScript; Tags unique to oh-my-openagent: ai, anthropic, chatgpt, claude; oh-my-openagent ships an MCP server manifest; When working with complex codebases and requiring integration with multiple AI systems like Anthropic, ChatGPT, and Claude for better code orchestration and lifecycle hook management.
- When should I choose arc-kit over oh-my-openagent?
- Choose arc-kit over oh-my-openagent when arc-kit is primarily JavaScript; oh-my-openagent is TypeScript; Tags unique to arc-kit: ai-governance, architecture-decision-records, architecture-governance, arckit; Leaner open-issue backlog (16).
- When should I avoid oh-my-openagent?
- When your project is not reliant on AI integration or complex orchestration capabilities. For simpler codebases, its advanced features may be overkill. If your development environment does not support TypeScript or if you are exclusively working with Codex CLI and prefer a less integrated solution, opting for another tool could be more suitable since
- When should I avoid arc-kit?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is oh-my-openagent or arc-kit more popular on GitHub?
- oh-my-openagent has more GitHub stars (65,526 vs 2,081). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are oh-my-openagent and arc-kit open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (oh-my-openagent: Other, arc-kit: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to oh-my-openagent or arc-kit?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at oh-my-openagent alternatives and arc-kit alternatives (oh-my-openagent markdown twin, arc-kit 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, oh-my-openagent or arc-kit?
- oh-my-openagent: Very active. arc-kit: 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 oh-my-openagent and arc-kit?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: oh-my-openagent trust report; arc-kit trust report.