Comparison
DeepSeek-Coder vs agents
Verdict
Pick DeepSeek-Coder when tags unique to DeepSeek-Coder: python; pick agents when tags unique to agents: agent-skills, workflows, agentic-ai, prompt-engineering.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | DeepSeek-Coder | agents |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (242d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (2d 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) | 71 low (71 low) As of today · osv@v1 | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- DeepSeek-Coder
- DeepSeek Coder: Let the Code Write Itself
- agents
- Multi-harness agentic plugin marketplace for various AI agents
Stars
- DeepSeek-Coder
- 24k
- agents
- 38k
Forks
- DeepSeek-Coder
- 2.9k
- agents
- 4.0k
Open issues
- DeepSeek-Coder
- 166
- agents
- 1
Language
- DeepSeek-Coder
- Python
- agents
- Python
Adopt for
- DeepSeek-Coder
- -
- agents
- The agents tool is a marketplace for plugins that enhances multiple AI agents, offering integration and management capabilities across several platforms, including Claude Code, Codex CLI, Cursor, OpenCode, GitHub Copilot
Persona
- DeepSeek-Coder
- -
- agents
- -
Runtime
- DeepSeek-Coder
- -
- agents
- -
License
- DeepSeek-Coder
- MIT
- agents
- MIT
Last pushed
- DeepSeek-Coder
- Nov 11, 2025
- agents
- Jul 8, 2026
Categories
- DeepSeek-Coder
- Developer Tools
- agents
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- DeepSeek-Coder
- Slowing (36%)
- agents
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- DeepSeek-Coder
- 242d
- agents
- 2d
Open issues (now)
- DeepSeek-Coder
- 166
- agents
- 1
Owner type
- DeepSeek-Coder
- Organization
- agents
- User
Security scan
- DeepSeek-Coder
- 71 low (71 low)
- agents
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- DeepSeek-Coder
- Trust report
- agents
- Trust report
Choose DeepSeek-Coder if…
- Tags unique to DeepSeek-Coder: python.
When NOT to use DeepSeek-Coder
- Last GitHub push was 242 days ago (slowing maintenance, Nov 11, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on DeepSeek-Coder.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Choose agents if…
- Tags unique to agents: agent-skills, workflows, agentic-ai, prompt-engineering.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- You are working specifically within the ecosystems of Claude Code, Codex CLI, Cursor, OpenCode, GitHub Copilot, or Gemini CLI, as it provides tailored plugins for these environments
When NOT to use agents
- You are working solely within a niche environment that isn't one of the supported platforms (like Claude Code, Codex CLI, etc.) because it may not offer compatible plugins or extensive support
- Your project requirements do not include interoperability between multiple AI agents and you only need to leverage functionalities from a single AI agent with a robust in-built plugin ecosystem
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-Coder) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-Coder) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-Coder) · observed Nov 11, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (wshobson/agents) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (wshobson/agents) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (wshobson/agents) · observed Jul 8, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: DeepSeek-Coder 24k · agents 38k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between DeepSeek-Coder and agents?
- DeepSeek-Coder: DeepSeek Coder: Let the Code Write Itself. agents: Multi-harness agentic plugin marketplace for various AI agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose DeepSeek-Coder over agents?
- Choose DeepSeek-Coder over agents when Tags unique to DeepSeek-Coder: python.
- When should I choose agents over DeepSeek-Coder?
- Choose agents over DeepSeek-Coder when Tags unique to agents: agent-skills, workflows, agentic-ai, prompt-engineering; Also covers AI Agents; You are working specifically within the ecosystems of Claude Code, Codex CLI, Cursor, OpenCode, GitHub Copilot, or Gemini CLI, as it provides tailored plugins for these environments.
- When should I avoid DeepSeek-Coder?
- Last GitHub push was 242 days ago (slowing maintenance, Nov 11, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on DeepSeek-Coder. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- When should I avoid agents?
- You are working solely within a niche environment that isn't one of the supported platforms (like Claude Code, Codex CLI, etc.) because it may not offer compatible plugins or extensive support Your project requirements do not include interoperability between multiple AI agents and you only need to leverage functionalities from a single AI agent with a robust in-built plugin ecosystem
- Is DeepSeek-Coder or agents more popular on GitHub?
- agents has more GitHub stars (37,779 vs 23,865). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are DeepSeek-Coder and agents open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (DeepSeek-Coder: MIT, agents: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to DeepSeek-Coder or agents?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at DeepSeek-Coder alternatives and agents alternatives (DeepSeek-Coder markdown twin, agents 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, DeepSeek-Coder or agents?
- DeepSeek-Coder: Slowing. agents: 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 DeepSeek-Coder and agents?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: DeepSeek-Coder trust report; agents trust report.