Comparison
hello-agents vs BELLE
Verdict
Pick hello-agents when hello-agents is primarily Python; BELLE is HTML; pick BELLE when bELLE is primarily HTML; hello-agents is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | hello-agents | BELLE |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Dormant (633d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of 1d · none | No criticals As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- hello-agents
- Course on building intelligent agents from scratch
- BELLE
- BELLE: Be Everyone's Large Language model Engine（开源中文对话大模型）
Stars
- hello-agents
- 65k
- BELLE
- 8.3k
Forks
- hello-agents
- 8.1k
- BELLE
- 760
Open issues
- hello-agents
- 144
- BELLE
- 106
Language
- hello-agents
- Python
- BELLE
- HTML
Adopt for
- hello-agents
- hello-agents is a comprehensive guide and hands-on tutorial for developing AI agents using LLMs (Large Language Models) and RAG methods.
- BELLE
- -
Persona
- hello-agents
- -
- BELLE
- -
Runtime
- hello-agents
- -
- BELLE
- -
License
- hello-agents
- hello-agents is covered under an unconventional license which may require further review before usage.
- BELLE
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- hello-agents
- Jul 10, 2026
- BELLE
- Oct 16, 2024
Categories
- hello-agents
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
- BELLE
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- hello-agents
- Very active (96%)
- BELLE
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- hello-agents
- 0d
- BELLE
- 633d
Open issues (now)
- hello-agents
- 144
- BELLE
- 106
Security scan
- hello-agents
- No lockfile
- BELLE
- No criticals
Full report
- hello-agents
- Trust report
- BELLE
- Trust report
Choose hello-agents if…
- hello-agents is primarily Python; BELLE is HTML.
- License: hello-agents is Other, BELLE is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Python knowledge assumed.
- Tags unique to hello-agents: agent, llm, rag, tutorial.
- You should use hello-agents if you are interested in practical, step-by-step instructions on building intelligent agents from the ground up.
When NOT to use hello-agents
- Avoid using hello-agents if you are looking for a quick, superficial introduction to AI agents; this tool focuses heavily on in-depth learning and practical application.
- Do not opt for hello-agents if you want a more general AI development resource; unlike some competitors, it has a narrower focus specifically on agent creation with advanced methods like LLMs and RAG.
Choose BELLE if…
- BELLE is primarily HTML; hello-agents is Python.
- License: BELLE is Apache-2.0, hello-agents is Other.
- Tags unique to BELLE: bloom, chinese-nlp, gpt-evaluation, gpt-q.
- Also covers Model Training.
When NOT to use BELLE
- Last GitHub push was 634 days ago (dormant maintenance, Oct 16, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on BELLE.
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (datawhalechina/hello-agents) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (datawhalechina/hello-agents) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (datawhalechina/hello-agents) · observed Jul 10, 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 (LianjiaTech/BELLE) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (LianjiaTech/BELLE) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (LianjiaTech/BELLE) · observed Oct 16, 2024
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: hello-agents 65k · BELLE 8.3k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between hello-agents and BELLE?
- hello-agents: Course on building intelligent agents from scratch. BELLE: BELLE: Be Everyone's Large Language model Engine（开源中文对话大模型）. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose hello-agents over BELLE?
- Choose hello-agents over BELLE when hello-agents is primarily Python; BELLE is HTML; License: hello-agents is Other, BELLE is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Python knowledge assumed; Tags unique to hello-agents: agent, llm, rag, tutorial; You should use hello-agents if you are interested in practical, step-by-step instructions on building intelligent agents from the ground up.
- When should I choose BELLE over hello-agents?
- Choose BELLE over hello-agents when BELLE is primarily HTML; hello-agents is Python; License: BELLE is Apache-2.0, hello-agents is Other; Tags unique to BELLE: bloom, chinese-nlp, gpt-evaluation, gpt-q; Also covers Model Training.
- When should I avoid hello-agents?
- Avoid using hello-agents if you are looking for a quick, superficial introduction to AI agents; this tool focuses heavily on in-depth learning and practical application. Do not opt for hello-agents if you want a more general AI development resource; unlike some competitors, it has a narrower focus specifically on agent creation with advanced methods like LLMs and RAG.
- When should I avoid BELLE?
- Last GitHub push was 634 days ago (dormant maintenance, Oct 16, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on BELLE. AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Model Training: Try prompting and RAG first; fine-tuning is the answer to style/format, not missing knowledge.
- Is hello-agents or BELLE more popular on GitHub?
- hello-agents has more GitHub stars (65,432 vs 8,274). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are hello-agents and BELLE open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (hello-agents: Other, BELLE: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to hello-agents or BELLE?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at hello-agents alternatives and BELLE alternatives (hello-agents markdown twin, BELLE 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, hello-agents or BELLE?
- hello-agents: Very active. BELLE: Dormant. 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 hello-agents and BELLE?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: hello-agents trust report; BELLE trust report.