hello-agents vs statewave

Common questions

What is the difference between hello-agents and statewave?

hello-agents: Course on building intelligent agents from scratch. statewave: Open-source memory runtime for AI agents — reproducible, provenance-tagged context bundles instead of query-time retrieval. Apache-2.0, self-hosted on Postgres + pgvector, Python + TypeScript SDKs.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

When should I choose hello-agents over statewave?

Choose hello-agents over statewave when License: hello-agents is Other, statewave is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Python knowledge assumed; Tags unique to hello-agents: 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 statewave over hello-agents?

Choose statewave over hello-agents when License: statewave is Apache-2.0, hello-agents is Other; Tags unique to statewave: memory, postgres, python, provenance; Also covers Vector Databases; statewave ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.

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 statewave?

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. AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.

Is hello-agents or statewave more popular on GitHub?

hello-agents has more GitHub stars (65,432 vs 252). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

Are hello-agents and statewave open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (hello-agents: Other, statewave: Apache-2.0).

Where can I find alternatives to hello-agents or statewave?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at hello-agents alternatives and statewave alternatives (hello-agents markdown twin, statewave 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 statewave?

hello-agents: Very active. statewave: 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 statewave?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: hello-agents trust report; statewave trust report.