Comparison
hello-agents vs pmb
Verdict
Pick hello-agents when license: hello-agents is Other, pmb is Apache-2.0; pick pmb when license: pmb is Apache-2.0, hello-agents is Other.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | hello-agents | pmb |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- hello-agents
- Course on building intelligent agents from scratch
- pmb
- Local-first persistent memory for AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) over MCP. Decisions, lessons and facts live in one SQLite file on your disk. Offline, multilingual.
Stars
- hello-agents
- 65k
- pmb
- 300
Forks
- hello-agents
- 8.1k
- pmb
- 15
Open issues
- hello-agents
- 144
- pmb
- 5
Language
- hello-agents
- Python
- pmb
- Python
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.
- pmb
- -
Persona
- hello-agents
- -
- pmb
- -
Runtime
- hello-agents
- -
- pmb
- -
License
- hello-agents
- hello-agents is covered under an unconventional license which may require further review before usage.
- pmb
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- hello-agents
- Jul 10, 2026
- pmb
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- hello-agents
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
- pmb
- AI Agents, Vector Databases, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- hello-agents
- 144
- pmb
- 5
Owner type
- hello-agents
- Organization
- pmb
- User
Security scan
- hello-agents
- No lockfile
- pmb
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- hello-agents
- Trust report
- pmb
- Trust report
Choose hello-agents if…
- License: hello-agents is Other, pmb is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Python knowledge assumed.
- Tags unique to hello-agents: llm, rag, tutorial, agent.
- 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 pmb if…
- License: pmb is Apache-2.0, hello-agents is Other.
- Tags unique to pmb: codex, ai-memory, knowledge-graph, claude-code.
- Also covers Vector Databases.
When NOT to use pmb
- 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.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
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 (oleksiijko/pmb) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (oleksiijko/pmb) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (oleksiijko/pmb) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: hello-agents 65k · pmb 300 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between hello-agents and pmb?
- hello-agents: Course on building intelligent agents from scratch. pmb: Local-first persistent memory for AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) over MCP. Decisions, lessons and facts live in one SQLite file on your disk. Offline, multilingual.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose hello-agents over pmb?
- Choose hello-agents over pmb when License: hello-agents is Other, pmb is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Python knowledge assumed; Tags unique to hello-agents: llm, rag, tutorial, agent; 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 pmb over hello-agents?
- Choose pmb over hello-agents when License: pmb is Apache-2.0, hello-agents is Other; Tags unique to pmb: codex, ai-memory, knowledge-graph, claude-code; Also covers Vector Databases.
- 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 pmb?
- 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. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is hello-agents or pmb more popular on GitHub?
- hello-agents has more GitHub stars (65,432 vs 300). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are hello-agents and pmb open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (hello-agents: Other, pmb: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to hello-agents or pmb?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at hello-agents alternatives and pmb alternatives (hello-agents markdown twin, pmb 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 pmb?
- hello-agents: Very active. pmb: 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 hello-agents and pmb?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: hello-agents trust report; pmb trust report.