Comparison
graphify vs agents
Verdict
Pick graphify if graphify transforms codebases into a queryable knowledge graph using local deterministic AST parsing, making it a powerful tool for developers who need to analyze and query their codebase comprehensively; pick agents if the agents tool is a marketplace for plugins that enhances multiple AI agents, offering integration and management capabilities across several platforms, including Claude Code, Codex.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | graphify | agents |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 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
- graphify
- Transforms codebases into a queryable knowledge graph
- agents
- Multi-harness agentic plugin marketplace for various AI agents
Stars
- graphify
- 119k
- agents
- 40k
Forks
- graphify
- 12k
- agents
- 4.2k
Open issues
- graphify
- 1.4k
- agents
- 12
Language
- graphify
- Python
- agents
- Python
Adopt for
- graphify
- Graphify transforms codebases into a queryable knowledge graph using local deterministic AST parsing, making it a powerful tool for developers who need to analyze and query their codebase comprehensively.
- agents
- The agents tool is a marketplace for plugins that enhances multiple AI agents, offering integration and management capabilities across several platforms, including Claude Code, Codex CLI, Cursor, OpenCode, GitHub Copilot
Persona
- graphify
- -
- agents
- -
Runtime
- graphify
- -
- agents
- -
License
- graphify
- Apache-2.0
- agents
- MIT
Last pushed
- graphify
- Sep 16, 2026
- agents
- Sep 19, 2026
Categories
- graphify
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- agents
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- graphify
- 1.4k
- agents
- 12
Stars delta
- graphify
- +12k (30d)
- agents
- +895 (30d)
Open issues delta
- graphify
- +416 (30d)
- agents
- +7 (30d)
Owner type
- graphify
- Organization
- agents
- User
Full report
- graphify
- Trust report
- agents
- Trust report
Choose graphify if…
- License: graphify is Apache-2.0, agents is MIT.
- Pricing: Graphify is available under the Apache-2.0 license, which is free to use, but additional features or services may be available for a fee..
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Ensure you install the correct PyPI package `graphifyy` (double-y) to avoid using unaffiliated packages..
- Tags unique to graphify: ai-agents, ast, code-analysis, code-search.
- graphify ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need to convert your codebase, including documentation, SQL schemas, configurations, and PDFs, into a queryable knowledge graph locally.
When NOT to use graphify
- If you prefer tools that rely on vector stores for their operations, as Graphify does not use vector stores.
- When you need a tool that integrates with cloud services for parsing and querying, as Graphify operates locally.
- If you are looking for a tool that does not provide detailed explanations for every edge in the graph.
Choose agents if…
- License: agents is MIT, graphify is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to agents: agent-skills, agentic-ai, automation, prompt-engineering.
- You are working specifically within the ecosystems of Claude Code, Codex CLI, Cursor, OpenCode, GitHub Copilot, or Gemini CLI, as it provides tailored plugins for these environments
When NOT to use agents
- You are working solely within a niche environment that isn't one of the supported platforms (like Claude Code, Codex CLI, etc.) because it may not offer compatible plugins or extensive support
- Your project requirements do not include interoperability between multiple AI agents and you only need to leverage functionalities from a single AI agent with a robust in-built plugin ecosystem
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (Graphify-Labs/graphify) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (Graphify-Labs/graphify) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (Graphify-Labs/graphify) · observed Sep 16, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (wshobson/agents) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (wshobson/agents) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (wshobson/agents) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: graphify 119k · agents 40k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between graphify and agents?
- graphify: Transforms codebases into a queryable knowledge graph. agents: Multi-harness agentic plugin marketplace for various AI agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose graphify over agents?
- Choose graphify over agents when License: graphify is Apache-2.0, agents is MIT; Pricing: Graphify is available under the Apache-2.0 license, which is free to use, but additional features or services may be available for a fee.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Ensure you install the correct PyPI package
graphifyy(double-y) to avoid using unaffiliated packages.; Tags unique to graphify: ai-agents, ast, code-analysis, code-search; graphify ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to convert your codebase, including documentation, SQL schemas, configurations, and PDFs, into a queryable knowledge graph locally. - When should I choose agents over graphify?
- Choose agents over graphify when License: agents is MIT, graphify is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to agents: agent-skills, agentic-ai, automation, prompt-engineering; You are working specifically within the ecosystems of Claude Code, Codex CLI, Cursor, OpenCode, GitHub Copilot, or Gemini CLI, as it provides tailored plugins for these environments.
- When should I avoid graphify?
- If you prefer tools that rely on vector stores for their operations, as Graphify does not use vector stores. When you need a tool that integrates with cloud services for parsing and querying, as Graphify operates locally. If you are looking for a tool that does not provide detailed explanations for every edge in the graph.
- When should I avoid agents?
- You are working solely within a niche environment that isn't one of the supported platforms (like Claude Code, Codex CLI, etc.) because it may not offer compatible plugins or extensive support Your project requirements do not include interoperability between multiple AI agents and you only need to leverage functionalities from a single AI agent with a robust in-built plugin ecosystem
- Is graphify or agents more popular on GitHub?
- graphify has more GitHub stars (119,168 vs 39,823). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are graphify and agents open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (graphify: Apache-2.0, agents: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to graphify or agents?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at graphify alternatives and agents alternatives (graphify markdown twin, agents 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, graphify or agents?
- graphify: Very active. agents: 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 graphify and agents?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: graphify trust report; agents trust report.