Comparison
hello-agents vs refly
Verdict
Pick hello-agents when hello-agents is primarily Python; refly is TypeScript; pick refly when refly is primarily TypeScript; hello-agents is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | hello-agents | refly |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Slowing (111d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · 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
- hello-agents
- Course on building intelligent agents from scratch
- refly
- The first open-source agent skills builder. Define skills by vibe workflow, run on Claude Code, Cursor, Codex & more. Build Clawdbot 🦞· APIs for Lovable · Bots for Slack & Lark/Feishu · Skills are in
Stars
- hello-agents
- 65k
- refly
- 7.4k
Forks
- hello-agents
- 8.1k
- refly
- 720
Open issues
- hello-agents
- 144
- refly
- 93
Language
- hello-agents
- Python
- refly
- TypeScript
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.
- refly
- -
Persona
- hello-agents
- -
- refly
- -
Runtime
- hello-agents
- -
- refly
- -
License
- hello-agents
- hello-agents is covered under an unconventional license which may require further review before usage.
- refly
- Other
Last pushed
- hello-agents
- Jul 10, 2026
- refly
- Mar 25, 2026
Categories
- hello-agents
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
- refly
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- hello-agents
- Very active (96%)
- refly
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- hello-agents
- 0d
- refly
- 111d
Open issues (now)
- hello-agents
- 144
- refly
- 93
Full report
- hello-agents
- Trust report
- refly
- Trust report
Choose hello-agents if…
- hello-agents is primarily Python; refly is TypeScript.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Python knowledge assumed.
- Tags unique to hello-agents: 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 refly if…
- refly is primarily TypeScript; hello-agents is Python.
- Tags unique to refly: agent-skills, automation, claude, clawdbot.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (93).
When NOT to use refly
- Last GitHub push was 112 days ago (slowing maintenance, Mar 25, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on refly.
- 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.
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 (refly-ai/refly) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (refly-ai/refly) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (refly-ai/refly) · observed Mar 25, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: hello-agents 65k · refly 7.4k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between hello-agents and refly?
- hello-agents: Course on building intelligent agents from scratch. refly: The first open-source agent skills builder. Define skills by vibe workflow, run on Claude Code, Cursor, Codex & more. Build Clawdbot 🦞· APIs for Lovable · Bots for Slack & Lark/Feishu · Skills are in. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose hello-agents over refly?
- Choose hello-agents over refly when hello-agents is primarily Python; refly is TypeScript; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Python knowledge assumed; Tags unique to hello-agents: 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 refly over hello-agents?
- Choose refly over hello-agents when refly is primarily TypeScript; hello-agents is Python; Tags unique to refly: agent-skills, automation, claude, clawdbot; Leaner open-issue backlog (93).
- 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 refly?
- Last GitHub push was 112 days ago (slowing maintenance, Mar 25, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on refly. 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.
- Is hello-agents or refly more popular on GitHub?
- hello-agents has more GitHub stars (65,432 vs 7,435). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are hello-agents and refly open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (hello-agents: Other, refly: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to hello-agents or refly?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at hello-agents alternatives and refly alternatives (hello-agents markdown twin, refly 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 refly?
- hello-agents: Very active. refly: 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 hello-agents and refly?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: hello-agents trust report; refly trust report.