Comparison
vigil-llm vs agent-guardrails-template
Verdict
Pick vigil-llm if vigil-llm is designed for users who need robust security measures to protect against prompt injections and jailbreak attempts in LLMs; 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 | vigil-llm | agent-guardrails-template |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (901d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Active (10d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- vigil-llm
- Detect prompt injections and other risky inputs in LLMs
- agent-guardrails-template
- Template repository with AI agent guardrails and safety protocols
Stars
- vigil-llm
- 491
- agent-guardrails-template
- 72
Forks
- vigil-llm
- 56
- agent-guardrails-template
- 3
Open issues
- vigil-llm
- 16
- agent-guardrails-template
- 0
Language
- vigil-llm
- Python
- agent-guardrails-template
- Go
Adopt for
- vigil-llm
- Vigil-llm is designed for users who need robust security measures to protect against prompt injections and jailbreak attempts in LLMs.
- agent-guardrails-template
- agent-guardrails-template is designed to ensure that AI agents operate within defined boundaries and follow safety guidelines.
Persona
- vigil-llm
- -
- agent-guardrails-template
- -
Runtime
- vigil-llm
- -
- agent-guardrails-template
- -
License
- vigil-llm
- Apache-2.0
- agent-guardrails-template
- BSD-3-Clause
Last pushed
- vigil-llm
- Jan 31, 2024
- agent-guardrails-template
- Jul 30, 2026
Categories
- vigil-llm
- Evaluation & Observability
- agent-guardrails-template
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Maintenance
- vigil-llm
- Dormant (18%)
- agent-guardrails-template
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- vigil-llm
- 901d
- agent-guardrails-template
- 10d
Open issues (now)
- vigil-llm
- 16
- agent-guardrails-template
- 0
Full report
- vigil-llm
- Trust report
- agent-guardrails-template
- Trust report
Choose vigil-llm if…
- vigil-llm is primarily Python; agent-guardrails-template is Go.
- License: vigil-llm is Apache-2.0, agent-guardrails-template is BSD-3-Clause.
- Tags unique to vigil-llm: adversarial-attacks, large language models, llm security, prompt-injection.
- When deploying large language models that require high levels of input security, vigil-llm can be employed to detect maliciously crafted inputs intended to manipulate model behavior.
When NOT to use vigil-llm
- If your application does not require high security against malicious inputs or if the risks of prompt injection are minimal due to controlled input sources, vigil-llm might be unnecessary.
- For projects that focus on optimizing output speed rather than input robustness, other tools might be more appropriate as vigil-llm could add significant processing overhead.
Choose agent-guardrails-template if…
- agent-guardrails-template is primarily Go; vigil-llm is Python.
- License: agent-guardrails-template is BSD-3-Clause, vigil-llm is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to agent-guardrails-template: ai-agents, claude, gemini, gpt.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- 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 (deadbits/vigil-llm) · observed Jul 21, 2026
- GitHub forks (deadbits/vigil-llm) · observed Jul 21, 2026
- Last push (deadbits/vigil-llm) · observed Jan 31, 2024
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 21, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (TheArchitectit/agent-guardrails-template) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- GitHub forks (TheArchitectit/agent-guardrails-template) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- Last push (TheArchitectit/agent-guardrails-template) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- License file (BSD-3-Clause) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: vigil-llm 491 · agent-guardrails-template 72 (synced Jul 21, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between vigil-llm and agent-guardrails-template?
- vigil-llm: Detect prompt injections and other risky inputs in LLMs. 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 vigil-llm over agent-guardrails-template?
- Choose vigil-llm over agent-guardrails-template when vigil-llm is primarily Python; agent-guardrails-template is Go; License: vigil-llm is Apache-2.0, agent-guardrails-template is BSD-3-Clause; Tags unique to vigil-llm: adversarial-attacks, large language models, llm security, prompt-injection; When deploying large language models that require high levels of input security, vigil-llm can be employed to detect maliciously crafted inputs intended to manipulate model behavior.
- When should I choose agent-guardrails-template over vigil-llm?
- Choose agent-guardrails-template over vigil-llm when agent-guardrails-template is primarily Go; vigil-llm is Python; License: agent-guardrails-template is BSD-3-Clause, vigil-llm is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to agent-guardrails-template: ai-agents, claude, gemini, gpt; Also covers AI Agents; When developing an AI agent where safety and controlled operations are paramount for LLMs like Claude, GPT, or Gemini.
- When should I avoid vigil-llm?
- If your application does not require high security against malicious inputs or if the risks of prompt injection are minimal due to controlled input sources, vigil-llm might be unnecessary. For projects that focus on optimizing output speed rather than input robustness, other tools might be more appropriate as vigil-llm could add significant processing overhead.
- 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 vigil-llm or agent-guardrails-template more popular on GitHub?
- vigil-llm has more GitHub stars (491 vs 72). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are vigil-llm and agent-guardrails-template open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (vigil-llm: Apache-2.0, agent-guardrails-template: BSD-3-Clause).
- Where can I find alternatives to vigil-llm or agent-guardrails-template?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at vigil-llm alternatives and agent-guardrails-template alternatives (vigil-llm 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, vigil-llm or agent-guardrails-template?
- vigil-llm: Dormant. agent-guardrails-template: 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 vigil-llm and agent-guardrails-template?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: vigil-llm trust report; agent-guardrails-template trust report.