Comparison
context-space vs contexto
Verdict
Pick context-space if context-Space facilitates the creation of AI context engineering systems via Model Context Protocol in Go; pick contexto if contexto is a context engine for long-running AI agents, supporting OpenClaw and Hermes, with managed hosting options.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | context-space | contexto |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (332d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (100d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- context-space
- Ultimate Context Engineering Infrastructure starting from MCPs and Integrations
- contexto
- Context Engine for long-running AI agents
Stars
- context-space
- 814
- contexto
- 620
Forks
- context-space
- 81
- contexto
- 22
Open issues
- context-space
- 1
- contexto
- 21
Language
- context-space
- Go
- contexto
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- context-space
- Context-Space facilitates the creation of AI context engineering systems via Model Context Protocol in Go.
- contexto
- Contexto is a context engine for long-running AI agents, supporting OpenClaw and Hermes, with managed hosting options.
Persona
- context-space
- -
- contexto
- -
Runtime
- context-space
- -
- contexto
- -
License
- context-space
- AGPL-3.0
- contexto
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- context-space
- Oct 22, 2025
- contexto
- Jun 10, 2026
Categories
- context-space
- AI Agents
- contexto
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Days since push
- context-space
- 332d
- contexto
- 100d
Open issues (now)
- context-space
- 1
- contexto
- 21
Stars delta
- context-space
- +3 (30d)
- contexto
- -7 (30d)
Full report
- context-space
- Trust report
- contexto
- Trust report
Choose context-space if…
- context-space is primarily Go; contexto is TypeScript.
- License: context-space is AGPL-3.0, contexto is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to context-space: agent, agents, ai-agent, context-engineering.
- You prioritize using Go for a project that requires integration with MCP to build complex context-aware AI applications.
When NOT to use context-space
- Project demands use of languages other than Go as the core development environment.
- Looking for a solution that does not involve Model Context Protocol (MCP) framework for context handling.
Choose contexto if…
- contexto is primarily TypeScript; context-space is Go.
- License: contexto is Apache-2.0, context-space is AGPL-3.0.
- Managed hosting is available, eliminating the need to run retrieval infrastructure yourself.
- Requirements: Built specifically for OpenClaw and Hermes..
- Tags unique to contexto: apache 2.0, context-engine, hermes, long-running agents.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval.
- contexto ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you are developing long-running AI agents that require reliable context management.
When NOT to use contexto
- If your AI agent does not require long-term context management or operates in short sessions.
- When you are not using OpenClaw or Hermes and prefer a context engine that supports a wider range of frameworks.
- If you need full control over your retrieval infrastructure and prefer not to use managed hosting services.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (context-space/context-space) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (context-space/context-space) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (context-space/context-space) · observed Oct 22, 2025
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (ekailabs/contexto) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (ekailabs/contexto) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (ekailabs/contexto) · observed Jun 10, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: context-space 814 · contexto 620 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between context-space and contexto?
- context-space: Ultimate Context Engineering Infrastructure starting from MCPs and Integrations. contexto: Context Engine for long-running AI agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose context-space over contexto?
- Choose context-space over contexto when context-space is primarily Go; contexto is TypeScript; License: context-space is AGPL-3.0, contexto is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to context-space: agent, agents, ai-agent, context-engineering; You prioritize using Go for a project that requires integration with MCP to build complex context-aware AI applications.
- When should I choose contexto over context-space?
- Choose contexto over context-space when contexto is primarily TypeScript; context-space is Go; License: contexto is Apache-2.0, context-space is AGPL-3.0; Managed hosting is available, eliminating the need to run retrieval infrastructure yourself; Requirements: Built specifically for OpenClaw and Hermes.; Tags unique to contexto: apache 2.0, context-engine, hermes, long-running agents; Also covers Data & Retrieval; contexto ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you are developing long-running AI agents that require reliable context management.
- When should I avoid context-space?
- Project demands use of languages other than Go as the core development environment. Looking for a solution that does not involve Model Context Protocol (MCP) framework for context handling.
- When should I avoid contexto?
- If your AI agent does not require long-term context management or operates in short sessions. When you are not using OpenClaw or Hermes and prefer a context engine that supports a wider range of frameworks. If you need full control over your retrieval infrastructure and prefer not to use managed hosting services.
- Is context-space or contexto more popular on GitHub?
- context-space has more GitHub stars (814 vs 620). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are context-space and contexto open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (context-space: AGPL-3.0, contexto: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to context-space or contexto?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at context-space alternatives and contexto alternatives (context-space markdown twin, contexto 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, context-space or contexto?
- context-space: Slowing. contexto: Slowing. 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 context-space and contexto?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: context-space trust report; contexto trust report.