Comparison
stepshield vs Aegis
Verdict
Pick stepshield if stepShield aids in evaluating temporal guardrail effectiveness on AI agents through step-level annotations, ideal for ensuring security over time; pick Aegis if aegis provides runtime policy enforcement for AI agents with cryptographic audit trails and human-in-the-loop approvals, supporting zero-code deployment switches suited for various compliance needs.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | stepshield | Aegis |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (7d since push) As of Sep 13, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (4d since push) As of Sep 10, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 13, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 10, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings 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
- stepshield
- Temporal evaluation benchmark for AI agent guardrails
- Aegis
- Runtime policy enforcement for AI agents with cryptographic audit trail and human-in-the-loop approvals.
Stars
- stepshield
- 76
- Aegis
- 340
Forks
- stepshield
- 17
- Aegis
- 37
Open issues
- stepshield
- 18
- Aegis
- 3
Language
- stepshield
- Python
- Aegis
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- stepshield
- StepShield aids in evaluating temporal guardrail effectiveness on AI agents through step-level annotations, ideal for ensuring security over time.
- Aegis
- Aegis provides runtime policy enforcement for AI agents with cryptographic audit trails and human-in-the-loop approvals, supporting zero-code deployment switches suited for various compliance needs.
Persona
- stepshield
- -
- Aegis
- -
Runtime
- stepshield
- -
- Aegis
- -
License
- stepshield
- Other
- Aegis
- MIT
Last pushed
- stepshield
- Sep 5, 2026
- Aegis
- Sep 6, 2026
Categories
- stepshield
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
- Aegis
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Maintenance
- stepshield
- Active (82%)
- Aegis
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- stepshield
- 7d
- Aegis
- 4d
Open issues (now)
- stepshield
- 18
- Aegis
- 3
Stars delta
- stepshield
- -1 (30d)
- Aegis
- -27 (30d)
Open issues delta
- stepshield
- +2 (30d)
- Aegis
- 0 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- stepshield
- Published findings
- Aegis
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- stepshield
- Trust report
- Aegis
- Trust report
Choose stepshield if…
- stepshield is primarily Python; Aegis is TypeScript.
- License: stepshield is Other, Aegis is MIT.
- Tags unique to stepshield: agent-security, benchmark, dataset, guardrails.
- When you need to measure the timing of interventions rather than just if they occur
When NOT to use stepshield
- If your project does not require temporal analysis of guardrail performance
- When you seek real-time intervention and do not need pre-defined trajectory datasets
Choose Aegis if…
- Aegis is primarily TypeScript; stepshield is Python.
- License: Aegis is MIT, stepshield is Other.
- Tags unique to Aegis: anthropic, audit-trail, llm-observability, policy-engine.
- Aegis ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- You need cryptographic assurance of the audit trail to meet high-security standards.
When NOT to use Aegis
- The project does not require a zero-code deployment switch and can manage changes directly in the codebase.
- Minimal regulatory requirements mean that elaborate configurations like Aegis's strict retention policies are unnecessary.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (glo26/stepshield) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (glo26/stepshield) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (glo26/stepshield) · observed Sep 5, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (Justin0504/Aegis) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (Justin0504/Aegis) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (Justin0504/Aegis) · observed Sep 6, 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 on cards: stepshield 76 · Aegis 340 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between stepshield and Aegis?
- stepshield: Temporal evaluation benchmark for AI agent guardrails. Aegis: Runtime policy enforcement for AI agents with cryptographic audit trail and human-in-the-loop approvals.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose stepshield over Aegis?
- Choose stepshield over Aegis when stepshield is primarily Python; Aegis is TypeScript; License: stepshield is Other, Aegis is MIT; Tags unique to stepshield: agent-security, benchmark, dataset, guardrails; When you need to measure the timing of interventions rather than just if they occur.
- When should I choose Aegis over stepshield?
- Choose Aegis over stepshield when Aegis is primarily TypeScript; stepshield is Python; License: Aegis is MIT, stepshield is Other; Tags unique to Aegis: anthropic, audit-trail, llm-observability, policy-engine; Aegis ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; You need cryptographic assurance of the audit trail to meet high-security standards.
- When should I avoid stepshield?
- If your project does not require temporal analysis of guardrail performance When you seek real-time intervention and do not need pre-defined trajectory datasets
- When should I avoid Aegis?
- The project does not require a zero-code deployment switch and can manage changes directly in the codebase. Minimal regulatory requirements mean that elaborate configurations like Aegis's strict retention policies are unnecessary.
- Is stepshield or Aegis more popular on GitHub?
- Aegis has more GitHub stars (340 vs 76). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are stepshield and Aegis open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (stepshield: Other, Aegis: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to stepshield or Aegis?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at stepshield alternatives and Aegis alternatives (stepshield markdown twin, Aegis 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, stepshield or Aegis?
- stepshield: Active. Aegis: 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 stepshield and Aegis?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: stepshield trust report; Aegis trust report.