Comparison
dyad vs agent-toolkit
Verdict
Pick dyad if dyad is an open-source AI app builder for TypeScript-oriented projects with versatile integration options; pick agent-toolkit if extends AI coding agent capabilities with Python skills for development and professional workflows.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | dyad | agent-toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Aug 13, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (159d since push) As of Aug 12, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 13, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 12, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · 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
- dyad
- Local open-source AI app builder for power users
- agent-toolkit
- A curated collection of skills for AI coding agents
Stars
- dyad
- 21k
- agent-toolkit
- 2.3k
Forks
- dyad
- 2.6k
- agent-toolkit
- 217
Open issues
- dyad
- 290
- agent-toolkit
- 17
Language
- dyad
- TypeScript
- agent-toolkit
- Python
Adopt for
- dyad
- dyad is an open-source AI app builder for TypeScript-oriented projects with versatile integration options.
- agent-toolkit
- Extends AI coding agent capabilities with Python skills for development and professional workflows
Persona
- dyad
- -
- agent-toolkit
- -
Runtime
- dyad
- -
- agent-toolkit
- -
License
- dyad
- Combines Apache 2.0 license and Fair Source License 1.1 Apache 2.0 for pro features, offering flexibility in usage but potential licensing complexity.
- agent-toolkit
- MIT
Last pushed
- dyad
- Aug 13, 2026
- agent-toolkit
- Mar 5, 2026
Categories
- dyad
- Developer Tools
- agent-toolkit
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- dyad
- Very active (96%)
- agent-toolkit
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- dyad
- 0d
- agent-toolkit
- 159d
Open issues (now)
- dyad
- 290
- agent-toolkit
- 17
Full report
- dyad
- Trust report
- agent-toolkit
- Trust report
Choose dyad if…
- dyad is primarily TypeScript; agent-toolkit is Python.
- License: dyad is Other, agent-toolkit is MIT.
- Tags unique to dyad: ai-app-builder, anthropic, artificial-intelligence, bolt.
- dyad ships an MCP server manifest.
- Developing local AI applications requires a flexible framework like dyad that supports multiple LLM frameworks and integrates seamlessly with NextJS and Vercel.
When NOT to use dyad
- Avoid using dyad if you require extensive support from proprietary frameworks not included in its ecosystem.
- Not recommended for projects with strict licensing constraints that cannot accommodate dyad's mix of open-source and fair-source licensing models.
Choose agent-toolkit if…
- agent-toolkit is primarily Python; dyad is TypeScript.
- License: agent-toolkit is MIT, dyad is Other.
- Tags unique to agent-toolkit: agent-skills, ai, automation, claude.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- For enhancing specific tasks like documentation, planning, and workflow management
When NOT to use agent-toolkit
- If you seek support for languages other than Python
- When working with non-Python based coding agents that require specialized skills not covered by this toolkit
- In cases where custom, from-scratch development is preferred over using pre-packaged scripts
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (dyad-sh/dyad) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- GitHub forks (dyad-sh/dyad) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- Last push (dyad-sh/dyad) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Aug 13, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (softaworks/agent-toolkit) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- GitHub forks (softaworks/agent-toolkit) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- Last push (softaworks/agent-toolkit) · observed Mar 5, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: dyad 21k · agent-toolkit 2.3k (synced Aug 13, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between dyad and agent-toolkit?
- dyad: Local open-source AI app builder for power users. agent-toolkit: A curated collection of skills for AI coding agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose dyad over agent-toolkit?
- Choose dyad over agent-toolkit when dyad is primarily TypeScript; agent-toolkit is Python; License: dyad is Other, agent-toolkit is MIT; Tags unique to dyad: ai-app-builder, anthropic, artificial-intelligence, bolt; dyad ships an MCP server manifest; Developing local AI applications requires a flexible framework like dyad that supports multiple LLM frameworks and integrates seamlessly with NextJS and Vercel.
- When should I choose agent-toolkit over dyad?
- Choose agent-toolkit over dyad when agent-toolkit is primarily Python; dyad is TypeScript; License: agent-toolkit is MIT, dyad is Other; Tags unique to agent-toolkit: agent-skills, ai, automation, claude; Also covers AI Agents; For enhancing specific tasks like documentation, planning, and workflow management.
- When should I avoid dyad?
- Avoid using dyad if you require extensive support from proprietary frameworks not included in its ecosystem. Not recommended for projects with strict licensing constraints that cannot accommodate dyad's mix of open-source and fair-source licensing models.
- When should I avoid agent-toolkit?
- If you seek support for languages other than Python When working with non-Python based coding agents that require specialized skills not covered by this toolkit In cases where custom, from-scratch development is preferred over using pre-packaged scripts
- Is dyad or agent-toolkit more popular on GitHub?
- dyad has more GitHub stars (21,225 vs 2,307). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are dyad and agent-toolkit open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (dyad: Other, agent-toolkit: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to dyad or agent-toolkit?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at dyad alternatives and agent-toolkit alternatives (dyad markdown twin, agent-toolkit 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, dyad or agent-toolkit?
- dyad: Very active. agent-toolkit: 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 dyad and agent-toolkit?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: dyad trust report; agent-toolkit trust report.