Comparison
google-research vs Agent-Reach
Verdict
Pick google-research when google-research is primarily Jupyter Notebook; Agent-Reach is Python; pick Agent-Reach when agent-Reach is primarily Python; google-research is Jupyter Notebook.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | google-research | Agent-Reach |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- google-research
- Google Research
- Agent-Reach
- Give your AI agent eyes to see the entire internet. Read & search Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, GitHub, Bilibili, XiaoHongShu — one CLI, zero API fees.
Stars
- google-research
- 38k
- Agent-Reach
- 55k
Forks
- google-research
- 8.5k
- Agent-Reach
- 4.5k
Open issues
- google-research
- 2.0k
- Agent-Reach
- 144
Language
- google-research
- Jupyter Notebook
- Agent-Reach
- Python
Adopt for
- google-research
- -
- Agent-Reach
- -
Persona
- google-research
- -
- Agent-Reach
- -
Runtime
- google-research
- -
- Agent-Reach
- -
License
- google-research
- Apache-2.0
- Agent-Reach
- MIT
Last pushed
- google-research
- Jul 11, 2026
- Agent-Reach
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- google-research
- Developer Tools
- Agent-Reach
- LLM Frameworks, AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- google-research
- 2.0k
- Agent-Reach
- 144
Owner type
- google-research
- Organization
- Agent-Reach
- User
Security scan
- google-research
- No lockfile
- Agent-Reach
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- google-research
- Trust report
- Agent-Reach
- Trust report
Choose google-research if…
- google-research is primarily Jupyter Notebook; Agent-Reach is Python.
- License: google-research is Apache-2.0, Agent-Reach is MIT.
- Tags unique to google-research: research, ai, machine-learning, jupyter notebook.
When NOT to use google-research
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Choose Agent-Reach if…
- Agent-Reach is primarily Python; google-research is Jupyter Notebook.
- License: Agent-Reach is MIT, google-research is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to Agent-Reach: agent-infrastructure, ai-search, bilibili, claude-code.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks, AI Agents.
When NOT to use Agent-Reach
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (google-research/google-research) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (google-research/google-research) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (google-research/google-research) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (Panniantong/Agent-Reach) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (Panniantong/Agent-Reach) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (Panniantong/Agent-Reach) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: google-research 38k · Agent-Reach 55k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between google-research and Agent-Reach?
- google-research: Google Research. Agent-Reach: Give your AI agent eyes to see the entire internet. Read & search Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, GitHub, Bilibili, XiaoHongShu — one CLI, zero API fees.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose google-research over Agent-Reach?
- Choose google-research over Agent-Reach when google-research is primarily Jupyter Notebook; Agent-Reach is Python; License: google-research is Apache-2.0, Agent-Reach is MIT; Tags unique to google-research: research, ai, machine-learning, jupyter notebook.
- When should I choose Agent-Reach over google-research?
- Choose Agent-Reach over google-research when Agent-Reach is primarily Python; google-research is Jupyter Notebook; License: Agent-Reach is MIT, google-research is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to Agent-Reach: agent-infrastructure, ai-search, bilibili, claude-code; Also covers LLM Frameworks, AI Agents.
- When should I avoid google-research?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- When should I avoid Agent-Reach?
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is google-research or Agent-Reach more popular on GitHub?
- Agent-Reach has more GitHub stars (54,715 vs 38,353). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are google-research and Agent-Reach open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (google-research: Apache-2.0, Agent-Reach: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to google-research or Agent-Reach?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at google-research alternatives and Agent-Reach alternatives (google-research markdown twin, Agent-Reach 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, google-research or Agent-Reach?
- google-research: Very active. Agent-Reach: 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 google-research and Agent-Reach?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: google-research trust report; Agent-Reach trust report.