Comparison
agent-skills-eval vs agent-guardrails-template
Verdict
Pick agent-skills-eval if agent-skills-eval offers utilities to evaluate AI agents in line with agentskills.io framework using TypeScript; pick agent-guardrails-template if agent-guardrails-template is designed to ensure that AI agents operate within defined boundaries and follow safety guidelines.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agent-skills-eval | agent-guardrails-template |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (45d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (4d since push) As of Sep 13, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 13, 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 Jul 15, 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
- agent-skills-eval
- A test runner for agentskills.io-style AI agent skills
- agent-guardrails-template
- Template repository with AI agent guardrails and safety protocols
Stars
- agent-skills-eval
- 790
- agent-guardrails-template
- 79
Forks
- agent-skills-eval
- 42
- agent-guardrails-template
- 2
Open issues
- agent-skills-eval
- 15
- agent-guardrails-template
- 1
Language
- agent-skills-eval
- TypeScript
- agent-guardrails-template
- Go
Adopt for
- agent-skills-eval
- agent-skills-eval offers utilities to evaluate AI agents in line with agentskills.io framework using TypeScript.
- agent-guardrails-template
- agent-guardrails-template is designed to ensure that AI agents operate within defined boundaries and follow safety guidelines.
Persona
- agent-skills-eval
- -
- agent-guardrails-template
- -
Runtime
- agent-skills-eval
- -
- agent-guardrails-template
- -
License
- agent-skills-eval
- MIT
- agent-guardrails-template
- BSD-3-Clause
Last pushed
- agent-skills-eval
- Aug 5, 2026
- agent-guardrails-template
- Sep 8, 2026
Categories
- agent-skills-eval
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
- agent-guardrails-template
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agent-skills-eval
- Steady (60%)
- agent-guardrails-template
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- agent-skills-eval
- 45d
- agent-guardrails-template
- 4d
Open issues (now)
- agent-skills-eval
- 15
- agent-guardrails-template
- 1
Stars delta
- agent-skills-eval
- +153 (30d)
- agent-guardrails-template
- +7 (30d)
Open issues delta
- agent-skills-eval
- +4 (30d)
- agent-guardrails-template
- +1 (30d)
Full report
- agent-skills-eval
- Trust report
- agent-guardrails-template
- Trust report
Choose agent-skills-eval if…
- agent-skills-eval is primarily TypeScript; agent-guardrails-template is Go.
- License: agent-skills-eval is MIT, agent-guardrails-template is BSD-3-Clause.
- Tags unique to agent-skills-eval: agent-evals, agent-skills, agentskills, cli.
- When you use the agentskills.io framework for your project and require robust evaluation tools that can understand this specific framework's nuances.
When NOT to use agent-skills-eval
- This tool may not be suitable if you are using a different AI agent development framework outside of agentskills.io, as it specializes in evaluating skills based on this particular framework.
- If your project does not use TypeScript and avoiding transpiler overhead is a priority, then opting for another evaluation tool that supports your primary language might be more beneficial.
Choose agent-guardrails-template if…
- agent-guardrails-template is primarily Go; agent-skills-eval is TypeScript.
- License: agent-guardrails-template is BSD-3-Clause, agent-skills-eval is MIT.
- Tags unique to agent-guardrails-template: claude, gemini, gpt, guardrails.
- agent-guardrails-template ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When developing an AI agent where safety and controlled operations are paramount for LLMs like Claude, GPT, or Gemini.
When NOT to use agent-guardrails-template
- If your project does not require strict operational boundaries and focuses on open-ended exploration over controlled operation.
- When working exclusively outside environments where LLMs like Claude, GPT, or Gemini are employed; the template may not cover unique scenarios.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (darkrishabh/agent-skills-eval) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (darkrishabh/agent-skills-eval) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (darkrishabh/agent-skills-eval) · observed Aug 5, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (TheArchitectit/agent-guardrails-template) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (TheArchitectit/agent-guardrails-template) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (TheArchitectit/agent-guardrails-template) · observed Sep 8, 2026
- License file (BSD-3-Clause) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agent-skills-eval 790 · agent-guardrails-template 79 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agent-skills-eval and agent-guardrails-template?
- agent-skills-eval: A test runner for agentskills.io-style AI agent skills. agent-guardrails-template: Template repository with AI agent guardrails and safety protocols. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agent-skills-eval over agent-guardrails-template?
- Choose agent-skills-eval over agent-guardrails-template when agent-skills-eval is primarily TypeScript; agent-guardrails-template is Go; License: agent-skills-eval is MIT, agent-guardrails-template is BSD-3-Clause; Tags unique to agent-skills-eval: agent-evals, agent-skills, agentskills, cli; When you use the agentskills.io framework for your project and require robust evaluation tools that can understand this specific framework's nuances.
- When should I choose agent-guardrails-template over agent-skills-eval?
- Choose agent-guardrails-template over agent-skills-eval when agent-guardrails-template is primarily Go; agent-skills-eval is TypeScript; License: agent-guardrails-template is BSD-3-Clause, agent-skills-eval is MIT; Tags unique to agent-guardrails-template: claude, gemini, gpt, guardrails; agent-guardrails-template ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When developing an AI agent where safety and controlled operations are paramount for LLMs like Claude, GPT, or Gemini.
- When should I avoid agent-skills-eval?
- This tool may not be suitable if you are using a different AI agent development framework outside of agentskills.io, as it specializes in evaluating skills based on this particular framework. If your project does not use TypeScript and avoiding transpiler overhead is a priority, then opting for another evaluation tool that supports your primary language might be more beneficial.
- When should I avoid agent-guardrails-template?
- If your project does not require strict operational boundaries and focuses on open-ended exploration over controlled operation. When working exclusively outside environments where LLMs like Claude, GPT, or Gemini are employed; the template may not cover unique scenarios.
- Is agent-skills-eval or agent-guardrails-template more popular on GitHub?
- agent-skills-eval has more GitHub stars (790 vs 79). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agent-skills-eval and agent-guardrails-template open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agent-skills-eval: MIT, agent-guardrails-template: BSD-3-Clause).
- Where can I find alternatives to agent-skills-eval or agent-guardrails-template?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agent-skills-eval alternatives and agent-guardrails-template alternatives (agent-skills-eval markdown twin, agent-guardrails-template 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, agent-skills-eval or agent-guardrails-template?
- agent-skills-eval: Steady. agent-guardrails-template: 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 agent-skills-eval and agent-guardrails-template?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agent-skills-eval trust report; agent-guardrails-template trust report.