Comparison
agent-prism vs tma1
Verdict
Pick agent-prism if agent-prism is a TypeScript-based React component library that facilitates trace visualization from AI agents offering comprehensive monitoring and evaluation capabilities; pick tma1 if tMA1 is specialized in local-first observability by tracking every LLM call and routing this information to the next agent turn via hooks and MCP.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agent-prism | tma1 |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (44d since push) As of Sep 10, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 10, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 10, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 10, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-15 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
- agent-prism
- React components for visualizing traces from AI agents
- tma1
- Local-first observability for AI agents with LLM call tracking
Stars
- agent-prism
- 390
- tma1
- 117
Forks
- agent-prism
- 23
- tma1
- 14
Open issues
- agent-prism
- 15
- tma1
- 5
Language
- agent-prism
- TypeScript
- tma1
- Go
Adopt for
- agent-prism
- Agent-prism is a TypeScript-based React component library that facilitates trace visualization from AI agents offering comprehensive monitoring and evaluation capabilities.
- tma1
- TMA1 is specialized in local-first observability by tracking every LLM call and routing this information to the next agent turn via hooks and MCP.
Persona
- agent-prism
- -
- tma1
- -
Runtime
- agent-prism
- -
- tma1
- -
License
- agent-prism
- MIT
- tma1
- TMA1 is available under the Apache-2.0 license, allowing for broad usage with attribution.
Last pushed
- agent-prism
- Jul 27, 2026
- tma1
- Sep 10, 2026
Categories
- agent-prism
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, Evaluation & Observability
- tma1
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Maintenance
- agent-prism
- Steady (60%)
- tma1
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- agent-prism
- 44d
- tma1
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- agent-prism
- 15
- tma1
- 5
Stars delta
- agent-prism
- +10 (30d)
- tma1
- +2 (30d)
Open issues delta
- agent-prism
- 0 (30d)
- tma1
- -10 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- agent-prism
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-15
- tma1
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- agent-prism
- Trust report
- tma1
- Trust report
Choose agent-prism if…
- agent-prism is primarily TypeScript; tma1 is Go.
- License: agent-prism is MIT, tma1 is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to agent-prism: ai-agents, ai-monitoring, component-library, distributed-tracing.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- If your project uses TypeScript and React for front-end development, and you need to monitor AI agent behavior effectively without reinventing the UI wheel.
When NOT to use agent-prism
- Consider other options if your project does not use TypeScript since adapting libraries specifically tailored for TypeScript might introduce unnecessary complexity.
- If real-time dynamic updates are critical and the current data handling mechanisms of agent-prism do not meet these requirements, look elsewhere.
Choose tma1 if…
- tma1 is primarily Go; agent-prism is TypeScript.
- License: tma1 is Apache-2.0, agent-prism is MIT.
- Pricing: Free open-source tool with no initial cost to use or modify according to its Apache-2.0 license..
- Requirements: TMA1 requires an installation script that auto-configures and sets up GreptimeDB.; Operational requirements are platform-independent, as it supports macOS/Linux install scripts and a PowerShell one for Windows..
- Tags unique to tma1: agent-observability, claude-code, codex, greptimedb.
- Use TMA1 if you are operating self-hosted AI agents and require detailed observability over LLM calls that can be routed into subsequent turns for further action.
When NOT to use tma1
- Avoid TMA1 if you prefer cloud-based solutions or require real-time collaboration features that it does not inherently support due to its self-hosted nature.
- Do not use TMA1 in environments sensitive to open ports, since it runs a local server and dashboard accessible at default localhost settings which may not suit all security policies.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (evilmartians/agent-prism) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (evilmartians/agent-prism) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (evilmartians/agent-prism) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (tma1-ai/tma1) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (tma1-ai/tma1) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (tma1-ai/tma1) · observed Sep 10, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agent-prism 390 · tma1 117 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agent-prism and tma1?
- agent-prism: React components for visualizing traces from AI agents. tma1: Local-first observability for AI agents with LLM call tracking. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agent-prism over tma1?
- Choose agent-prism over tma1 when agent-prism is primarily TypeScript; tma1 is Go; License: agent-prism is MIT, tma1 is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to agent-prism: ai-agents, ai-monitoring, component-library, distributed-tracing; Also covers Developer Tools; If your project uses TypeScript and React for front-end development, and you need to monitor AI agent behavior effectively without reinventing the UI wheel.
- When should I choose tma1 over agent-prism?
- Choose tma1 over agent-prism when tma1 is primarily Go; agent-prism is TypeScript; License: tma1 is Apache-2.0, agent-prism is MIT; Pricing: Free open-source tool with no initial cost to use or modify according to its Apache-2.0 license.; Requirements: TMA1 requires an installation script that auto-configures and sets up GreptimeDB.; Operational requirements are platform-independent, as it supports macOS/Linux install scripts and a PowerShell one for Windows.; Tags unique to tma1: agent-observability, claude-code, codex, greptimedb; Use TMA1 if you are operating self-hosted AI agents and require detailed observability over LLM calls that can be routed into subsequent turns for further action.
- When should I avoid agent-prism?
- Consider other options if your project does not use TypeScript since adapting libraries specifically tailored for TypeScript might introduce unnecessary complexity. If real-time dynamic updates are critical and the current data handling mechanisms of agent-prism do not meet these requirements, look elsewhere.
- When should I avoid tma1?
- Avoid TMA1 if you prefer cloud-based solutions or require real-time collaboration features that it does not inherently support due to its self-hosted nature. Do not use TMA1 in environments sensitive to open ports, since it runs a local server and dashboard accessible at default localhost settings which may not suit all security policies.
- Is agent-prism or tma1 more popular on GitHub?
- agent-prism has more GitHub stars (390 vs 117). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agent-prism and tma1 open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agent-prism: MIT, tma1: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to agent-prism or tma1?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agent-prism alternatives and tma1 alternatives (agent-prism markdown twin, tma1 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, agent-prism or tma1?
- agent-prism: Steady. tma1: 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 agent-prism and tma1?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agent-prism trust report; tma1 trust report.