Comparison
deep-research vs zoom-search
Verdict
Pick deep-research if deep-research is an AI-powered research assistant that leverages search engines, web scraping, and large language models to conduct iterative and in-depth exploration of topics; pick zoom-search if zoom-search is a Python-based tool for AI agents that supports query rewriting, evidence synthesis, and source citation, designed for deep research and web search tasks.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | deep-research | zoom-search |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (129d since push) As of Aug 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Steady (63d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Aug 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 20, 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
- deep-research
- An AI-powered research assistant that refines its topic focus over time using search engines, web scraping, and large language models.
- zoom-search
- MCP search and evidence tool for AI agents with query rewriting, source zoom-in, sourced answers, and runtime metrics
Stars
- deep-research
- 20k
- zoom-search
- 4
Forks
- deep-research
- 2.0k
- zoom-search
- 0
Open issues
- deep-research
- 93
- zoom-search
- 0
Language
- deep-research
- TypeScript
- zoom-search
- Python
Adopt for
- deep-research
- Deep-research is an AI-powered research assistant that leverages search engines, web scraping, and large language models to conduct iterative and in-depth exploration of topics.
- zoom-search
- zoom-search is a Python-based tool for AI agents that supports query rewriting, evidence synthesis, and source citation, designed for deep research and web search tasks.
Persona
- deep-research
- -
- zoom-search
- -
Runtime
- deep-research
- -
- zoom-search
- -
License
- deep-research
- MIT
- zoom-search
- MIT License
Last pushed
- deep-research
- Apr 11, 2026
- zoom-search
- Jul 16, 2026
Categories
- deep-research
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- zoom-search
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Maintenance
- deep-research
- Slowing (36%)
- zoom-search
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- deep-research
- 129d
- zoom-search
- 63d
Open issues (now)
- deep-research
- 93
- zoom-search
- 0
Stars delta
- deep-research
- +195 (30d)
- zoom-search
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- deep-research
- +3 (30d)
- zoom-search
- Unknown
OSV dependency advisories
- deep-research
- Published findings
- zoom-search
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- deep-research
- Trust report
- zoom-search
- Trust report
Choose deep-research if…
- deep-research is primarily TypeScript; zoom-search is Python.
- Requirements: Requires Docker.
- Tags unique to deep-research: agent, ai, gpt, o3-mini.
- When you need a tool that can refine its topic focus over time through repeated iterations.
When NOT to use deep-research
- When you prefer a language other than TypeScript, as deep-research specifically requires a Node.js environment.
- If your use case does not necessitate the use of both Firecrawl and OpenAI APIs, preferring instead solutions with more API flexibility or that do not require API keys.
Choose zoom-search if…
- zoom-search is primarily Python; deep-research is TypeScript.
- Pricing: Free and open-source under the MIT License..
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Install via pip: pip install zoom-search.
- Tags unique to zoom-search: agent-tools, ai-agents, ai-search, deep-research.
- Use zoom-search when you need a tool that can rewrite queries to improve search relevance for AI agents.
When NOT to use zoom-search
- Do not use zoom-search if your project does not require query rewriting or evidence synthesis capabilities.
- Avoid zoom-search if your AI agent tasks do not benefit from detailed runtime metrics or if source citation is not a priority.
- If your application does not involve deep research or web search tasks, zoom-search may not be the appropriate tool.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (dzhng/deep-research) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (dzhng/deep-research) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (dzhng/deep-research) · observed Apr 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (goofrey/zoom-search) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (goofrey/zoom-search) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (goofrey/zoom-search) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 20, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: deep-research 20k · zoom-search 4 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between deep-research and zoom-search?
- deep-research: An AI-powered research assistant that refines its topic focus over time using search engines, web scraping, and large language models.. zoom-search: MCP search and evidence tool for AI agents with query rewriting, source zoom-in, sourced answers, and runtime metrics. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose deep-research over zoom-search?
- Choose deep-research over zoom-search when deep-research is primarily TypeScript; zoom-search is Python; Requirements: Requires Docker; Tags unique to deep-research: agent, ai, gpt, o3-mini; When you need a tool that can refine its topic focus over time through repeated iterations.
- When should I choose zoom-search over deep-research?
- Choose zoom-search over deep-research when zoom-search is primarily Python; deep-research is TypeScript; Pricing: Free and open-source under the MIT License.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Install via pip: pip install zoom-search; Tags unique to zoom-search: agent-tools, ai-agents, ai-search, deep-research; Use zoom-search when you need a tool that can rewrite queries to improve search relevance for AI agents.
- When should I avoid deep-research?
- When you prefer a language other than TypeScript, as deep-research specifically requires a Node.js environment. If your use case does not necessitate the use of both Firecrawl and OpenAI APIs, preferring instead solutions with more API flexibility or that do not require API keys.
- When should I avoid zoom-search?
- Do not use zoom-search if your project does not require query rewriting or evidence synthesis capabilities. Avoid zoom-search if your AI agent tasks do not benefit from detailed runtime metrics or if source citation is not a priority. If your application does not involve deep research or web search tasks, zoom-search may not be the appropriate tool.
- Is deep-research or zoom-search more popular on GitHub?
- deep-research has more GitHub stars (19,571 vs 4). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are deep-research and zoom-search open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (deep-research: MIT, zoom-search: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to deep-research or zoom-search?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at deep-research alternatives and zoom-search alternatives (deep-research markdown twin, zoom-search 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, deep-research or zoom-search?
- deep-research: Slowing. zoom-search: Steady. 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 deep-research and zoom-search?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: deep-research trust report; zoom-search trust report.