Comparison
agentos vs memU
Verdict
Pick agentos if agentOS supports eleven LLM providers with runtime tool forging capabilities for cognitive memory in TypeScript; pick memU if memU offers fast memory retrieval and self-evolving skills for AI agents at lower operational costs.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agentos | memU |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (5d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 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
- agentos
- TypeScript AI agent framework providing cognitive memory and runtime tool forging with support for multi-agent orchestration
- memU
- Personal memory for agents with fast retrieval and self-evolving skills
Stars
- agentos
- 670
- memU
- 14k
Forks
- agentos
- 97
- memU
- 1.1k
Open issues
- agentos
- 11
- memU
- 120
Language
- agentos
- TypeScript
- memU
- Python
Adopt for
- agentos
- AgentOS supports eleven LLM providers with runtime tool forging capabilities for cognitive memory in TypeScript.
- memU
- memU offers fast memory retrieval and self-evolving skills for AI agents at lower operational costs.
Persona
- agentos
- -
- memU
- -
Runtime
- agentos
- -
- memU
- -
License
- agentos
- Apache-2.0
- memU
- Other
Last pushed
- agentos
- Sep 18, 2026
- memU
- Sep 14, 2026
Categories
- agentos
- AI Agents
- memU
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Days since push
- agentos
- 1d
- memU
- 5d
Open issues (now)
- agentos
- 11
- memU
- 120
Stars delta
- agentos
- +69 (30d)
- memU
- +358 (30d)
Open issues delta
- agentos
- +2 (30d)
- memU
- +26 (30d)
Full report
- agentos
- Trust report
- memU
- Trust report
Choose agentos if…
- agentos is primarily TypeScript; memU is Python.
- License: agentos is Apache-2.0, memU is Other.
- Tags unique to agentos: agent-framework, cognitive-memory, llm-orchestration, multi-agent.
- Need for cognitive memory and real-time tool generation in AI agents
When NOT to use agentos
- Preferring frameworks without multi-agent orchestration support
- Prioritizing environments with less than eleven LLM provider options
Choose memU if…
- memU is primarily Python; agentos is TypeScript.
- License: memU is Other, agentos is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to memU: agent-memory, claude-skills, harness, loop-engineering.
- Use memU when your project requires fast access to stored agent actions and memories which can adapt over time without needing human intervention.
When NOT to use memU
- Avoid using memU if your application mandates proprietary memory systems that are tightly integrated with specific agent architectures not supported by memU.
- memU is unsuitable for projects where the customizability and control over skill evolution are limited or require extensive manual adjustments, as this tool emphasizes self-evolving features.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (framerslab/agentos) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (framerslab/agentos) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (framerslab/agentos) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (NevaMind-AI/memU) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (NevaMind-AI/memU) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (NevaMind-AI/memU) · observed Sep 14, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agentos 670 · memU 14k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agentos and memU?
- agentos: TypeScript AI agent framework providing cognitive memory and runtime tool forging with support for multi-agent orchestration. memU: Personal memory for agents with fast retrieval and self-evolving skills. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agentos over memU?
- Choose agentos over memU when agentos is primarily TypeScript; memU is Python; License: agentos is Apache-2.0, memU is Other; Tags unique to agentos: agent-framework, cognitive-memory, llm-orchestration, multi-agent; Need for cognitive memory and real-time tool generation in AI agents.
- When should I choose memU over agentos?
- Choose memU over agentos when memU is primarily Python; agentos is TypeScript; License: memU is Other, agentos is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to memU: agent-memory, claude-skills, harness, loop-engineering; Use memU when your project requires fast access to stored agent actions and memories which can adapt over time without needing human intervention.
- When should I avoid agentos?
- Preferring frameworks without multi-agent orchestration support Prioritizing environments with less than eleven LLM provider options
- When should I avoid memU?
- Avoid using memU if your application mandates proprietary memory systems that are tightly integrated with specific agent architectures not supported by memU. memU is unsuitable for projects where the customizability and control over skill evolution are limited or require extensive manual adjustments, as this tool emphasizes self-evolving features.
- Is agentos or memU more popular on GitHub?
- memU has more GitHub stars (14,420 vs 670). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agentos and memU open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agentos: Apache-2.0, memU: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to agentos or memU?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agentos alternatives and memU alternatives (agentos markdown twin, memU 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, agentos or memU?
- agentos: Very active. memU: 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 agentos and memU?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agentos trust report; memU trust report.