--- title: "oh-my-openagent vs grepai" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/code-yeongyu-oh-my-openagent-vs-yoanbernabeu-grepai" tools: ["code-yeongyu-oh-my-openagent", "yoanbernabeu-grepai"] --- # oh-my-openagent vs grepai *GraphCanon updated Jul 11, 2026* ## Verdict Pick oh-my-openagent when oh-my-openagent is primarily TypeScript; grepai is C; pick grepai when grepai is primarily C; oh-my-openagent is TypeScript. [oh-my-openagent](https://omo.dev) reports 66k GitHub stars, 5.3k forks, and 876 open issues, last pushed Jul 11, 2026. [grepai](https://yoanbernabeu.github.io/grepai/) has 1.8k stars, 147 forks, and 95 open issues, last pushed Jun 22, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [oh-my-openagent's repository](https://github.com/code-yeongyu/oh-my-openagent) and [grepai's repository](https://github.com/yoanbernabeu/grepai). | | [oh-my-openagent](/tools/code-yeongyu-oh-my-openagent.md) | [grepai](/tools/yoanbernabeu-grepai.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A coding agent for complex codebases, supporting multiple AI agents like ChatGPT and Claude. | Semantic Search & Call Graphs for AI Agents (100% Local) | | Stars | 65,526 | 1,778 | | Forks | 5,344 | 147 | | Open issues | 876 | 95 | | Language | TypeScript | C | | Adopt for | Decisive facts about oh-my-openagent. | - | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Other | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Vector Databases, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [oh-my-openagent](/tools/code-yeongyu-oh-my-openagent.md) | [grepai](/tools/yoanbernabeu-grepai.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Active (82%) | | Days since push | 0d | 19d | | Open issues (now) | 876 | 95 | | Security scan | No lockfile | No MCP manifest | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/code-yeongyu-oh-my-openagent/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/yoanbernabeu-grepai/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: oh-my-openagent - **Adopt for:** Decisive facts about oh-my-openagent. ## Choose when ### Choose oh-my-openagent if… - oh-my-openagent is primarily TypeScript; grepai is C. - License: oh-my-openagent is Other, grepai is MIT. - Tags unique to oh-my-openagent: codex, chatgpt, claude, typescript. - 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. ### Choose grepai if… - grepai is primarily C; oh-my-openagent is TypeScript. - License: grepai is MIT, oh-my-openagent is Other. - Tags unique to grepai: embeddings, claude-code, cursor, developer-tools. - Also covers Vector Databases. ## 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 ## When NOT to use grepai - AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. - Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate. - Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between oh-my-openagent and grepai? oh-my-openagent: A coding agent for complex codebases, supporting multiple AI agents like ChatGPT and Claude.. grepai: Semantic Search & Call Graphs for AI Agents (100% Local). See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose oh-my-openagent over grepai? Choose oh-my-openagent over grepai when oh-my-openagent is primarily TypeScript; grepai is C; License: oh-my-openagent is Other, grepai is MIT; Tags unique to oh-my-openagent: codex, chatgpt, claude, typescript; 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 grepai over oh-my-openagent? Choose grepai over oh-my-openagent when grepai is primarily C; oh-my-openagent is TypeScript; License: grepai is MIT, oh-my-openagent is Other; Tags unique to grepai: embeddings, claude-code, cursor, developer-tools; Also covers Vector Databases. ### 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 grepai? AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. ### Is oh-my-openagent or grepai more popular on GitHub? oh-my-openagent has more GitHub stars (65,526 vs 1,778). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are oh-my-openagent and grepai open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (oh-my-openagent: Other, grepai: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to oh-my-openagent or grepai? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [oh-my-openagent alternatives](/tools/code-yeongyu-oh-my-openagent/alternatives) and [grepai alternatives](/tools/yoanbernabeu-grepai/alternatives) ([oh-my-openagent markdown twin](/tools/code-yeongyu-oh-my-openagent/alternatives.md), [grepai markdown twin](/tools/yoanbernabeu-grepai/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 [this comparison](/compare/code-yeongyu-oh-my-openagent-vs-yoanbernabeu-grepai.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, oh-my-openagent or grepai? oh-my-openagent: Very active. grepai: 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 grepai? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [oh-my-openagent trust report](/tools/code-yeongyu-oh-my-openagent/trust); [grepai trust report](/tools/yoanbernabeu-grepai/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=code-yeongyu-oh-my-openagent`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=code-yeongyu-oh-my-openagent) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_