Comparison
PromptAttack vs autogen
Verdict
Pick PromptAttack when tags unique to PromptAttack: python; pick autogen when requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later.; Ensure security when connecting to MCP servers due to the potential for local command execution and sensitive information exposure..
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | PromptAttack | autogen |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (536d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Steady (87d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | 241 low (241 low) As of today · osv@v1 | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- PromptAttack
- An LLM can Fool Itself: A Prompt-Based Adversarial Attack (ICLR 2024)
- autogen
- A programming framework for agentic AI
Stars
- PromptAttack
- 116
- autogen
- 60k
Forks
- PromptAttack
- 17
- autogen
- 9.0k
Open issues
- PromptAttack
- 0
- autogen
- 945
Language
- PromptAttack
- Python
- autogen
- Python
Adopt for
- PromptAttack
- -
- autogen
- AutoGen is a Python-based framework for developing and managing agentic AI systems. It includes the AutoGen Studio for no-code GUI setup, integrating with various models.
Persona
- PromptAttack
- -
- autogen
- -
Runtime
- PromptAttack
- -
- autogen
- -
License
- PromptAttack
- -
- autogen
- CC-BY-4.0
Last pushed
- PromptAttack
- Jan 21, 2025
- autogen
- Apr 15, 2026
Categories
- PromptAttack
- LLM Frameworks
- autogen
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- PromptAttack
- Dormant (18%)
- autogen
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- PromptAttack
- 536d
- autogen
- 87d
Open issues (now)
- PromptAttack
- 0
- autogen
- 945
Owner type
- PromptAttack
- User
- autogen
- Organization
Security scan
- PromptAttack
- 241 low (241 low)
- autogen
- No lockfile
Full report
- PromptAttack
- Trust report
- autogen
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · PromptAttack: Python runtime · autogen: Python runtime
Choose PromptAttack if…
- Tags unique to PromptAttack: python.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (0).
When NOT to use PromptAttack
- Last GitHub push was 537 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jan 21, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on PromptAttack.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Choose autogen if…
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later.; Ensure security when connecting to MCP servers due to the potential for local command execution and sensitive information exposure..
- Tags unique to autogen: llm-framework, autogen, agents, ai.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- You need a framework that supports integration with multiple AI models via OpenAI's chat completion client.
When NOT to use autogen
- If you require tools supporting multiple programming languages beyond Python, as AutoGen is strictly a Python-based framework.
- When deploying in environments where connecting to external servers (like those used by MCP) could pose security risks or is prohibited.
- You need solutions which do not involve additional installations for server components such as `playwright/mcp`, as AutoGen requires this setup for certain functionalities.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (GodXuxilie/PromptAttack) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (GodXuxilie/PromptAttack) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (GodXuxilie/PromptAttack) · observed Jan 21, 2025
- License file (unknown) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (microsoft/autogen) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (microsoft/autogen) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (microsoft/autogen) · observed Apr 15, 2026
- License file (CC-BY-4.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: PromptAttack 116 · autogen 60k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between PromptAttack and autogen?
- PromptAttack: An LLM can Fool Itself: A Prompt-Based Adversarial Attack (ICLR 2024). autogen: A programming framework for agentic AI. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose PromptAttack over autogen?
- Choose PromptAttack over autogen when Tags unique to PromptAttack: python; Leaner open-issue backlog (0).
- When should I choose autogen over PromptAttack?
- Choose autogen over PromptAttack when Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later.; Ensure security when connecting to MCP servers due to the potential for local command execution and sensitive information exposure.; Tags unique to autogen: llm-framework, autogen, agents, ai; Also covers AI Agents; You need a framework that supports integration with multiple AI models via OpenAI's chat completion client.
- When should I avoid PromptAttack?
- Last GitHub push was 537 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jan 21, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on PromptAttack. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- When should I avoid autogen?
- If you require tools supporting multiple programming languages beyond Python, as AutoGen is strictly a Python-based framework. When deploying in environments where connecting to external servers (like those used by MCP) could pose security risks or is prohibited. You need solutions which do not involve additional installations for server components such as
playwright/mcp, as AutoGen requires this setup for certain functionalities. - Is PromptAttack or autogen more popular on GitHub?
- autogen has more GitHub stars (59,658 vs 116). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are PromptAttack and autogen open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to PromptAttack or autogen?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at PromptAttack alternatives and autogen alternatives (PromptAttack markdown twin, autogen 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, PromptAttack or autogen?
- PromptAttack: Dormant. autogen: 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 PromptAttack and autogen?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: PromptAttack trust report; autogen trust report.