--- title: "composio vs sdk-python" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/composiohq-composio-vs-temporalio-sdk-python" tools: ["composiohq-composio", "temporalio-sdk-python"] --- # composio vs sdk-python *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick composio if composio is a toolkit for developing AI agents with pre-authenticated toolkits, context management, and a sandboxed workbench, supporting TypeScript and Python; pick sdk-python if temporal Python SDK enables dependable orchestration of durable workflows and microservices tasks in distributed systems with Python. [composio](https://docs.composio.dev) reports 30k GitHub stars, 4.8k forks, and 86 open issues, last pushed Sep 18, 2026. [sdk-python](https://github.com/temporalio/sdk-python) has 1.2k stars, 241 forks, and 104 open issues, last pushed Sep 20, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [composio's repository](https://github.com/ComposioHQ/composio) and [sdk-python's repository](https://github.com/temporalio/sdk-python). | | [composio](/tools/composiohq-composio.md) | [sdk-python](/tools/temporalio-sdk-python.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Build AI agents that turn intent into action with pre-authenticated toolkits and a sandboxed workbench. | Temporal Python SDK for orchestrating durable workflows and microservices tasks | | Stars | 30,228 | 1,195 | | Forks | 4,803 | 241 | | Open issues | 86 | 104 | | Language | TypeScript | Python | | Adopt for | Composio is a toolkit for developing AI agents with pre-authenticated toolkits, context management, and a sandboxed workbench, supporting TypeScript and Python. | Temporal Python SDK enables dependable orchestration of durable workflows and microservices tasks in distributed systems with Python. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [composio](/tools/composiohq-composio.md) | [sdk-python](/tools/temporalio-sdk-python.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Open issues (now) | 86 | 104 | | Stars delta | +513 (30d) | +35 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +21 (30d) | -5 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/composiohq-composio/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/temporalio-sdk-python/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Python**: [composio](/tools/composiohq-composio.md) - Python runtime; [sdk-python](/tools/temporalio-sdk-python.md) - Python runtime ## Decision facts: composio - **Adopt for:** Composio is a toolkit for developing AI agents with pre-authenticated toolkits, context management, and a sandboxed workbench, supporting TypeScript and Python. ## Decision facts: sdk-python - **Adopt for:** Temporal Python SDK enables dependable orchestration of durable workflows and microservices tasks in distributed systems with Python. ## Choose when ### Choose composio if… - composio is primarily TypeScript; sdk-python is Python. - Tags unique to composio: agentic-ai, ai-agents, function-calling, llmops. - Also covers AI Agents. - When you need a toolkit that supports TypeScript and Python for developing AI agents. ### Choose sdk-python if… - sdk-python is primarily Python; composio is TypeScript. - Tags unique to sdk-python: durable-execution, microservices, open-source, orchestration. - Need integration with Temporal for task orchestration ## When NOT to use composio - If you are working exclusively with languages other than TypeScript or Python. - If you do not require pre-authenticated toolkits and prefer manual setup. - If you need a more specialized workbench that is not sandboxed. - If you are looking for a solution that does not integrate with specific providers like OpenAI Agents or Claude Agent SDK. ## When NOT to use sdk-python - Looking for a general-purpose SDK without focus on temporal workflow orchestration - Do not require durable execution features or are satisfied with less robust microservices coordination tools ## Common questions ### What is the difference between composio and sdk-python? composio: Build AI agents that turn intent into action with pre-authenticated toolkits and a sandboxed workbench.. sdk-python: Temporal Python SDK for orchestrating durable workflows and microservices tasks. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose composio over sdk-python? Choose composio over sdk-python when composio is primarily TypeScript; sdk-python is Python; Tags unique to composio: agentic-ai, ai-agents, function-calling, llmops; Also covers AI Agents; When you need a toolkit that supports TypeScript and Python for developing AI agents. ### When should I choose sdk-python over composio? Choose sdk-python over composio when sdk-python is primarily Python; composio is TypeScript; Tags unique to sdk-python: durable-execution, microservices, open-source, orchestration; Need integration with Temporal for task orchestration. ### When should I avoid composio? If you are working exclusively with languages other than TypeScript or Python. If you do not require pre-authenticated toolkits and prefer manual setup. If you need a more specialized workbench that is not sandboxed. If you are looking for a solution that does not integrate with specific providers like OpenAI Agents or Claude Agent SDK. ### When should I avoid sdk-python? Looking for a general-purpose SDK without focus on temporal workflow orchestration Do not require durable execution features or are satisfied with less robust microservices coordination tools ### Is composio or sdk-python more popular on GitHub? composio has more GitHub stars (30,228 vs 1,195). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are composio and sdk-python open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (composio: MIT, sdk-python: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to composio or sdk-python? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [composio alternatives](/tools/composiohq-composio/alternatives) and [sdk-python alternatives](/tools/temporalio-sdk-python/alternatives) ([composio markdown twin](/tools/composiohq-composio/alternatives.md), [sdk-python markdown twin](/tools/temporalio-sdk-python/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/composiohq-composio-vs-temporalio-sdk-python.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, composio or sdk-python? composio: Very active. sdk-python: 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 composio and sdk-python? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [composio trust report](/tools/composiohq-composio/trust); [sdk-python trust report](/tools/temporalio-sdk-python/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=composiohq-composio`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=composiohq-composio) - 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/_