Comparison
prompttools vs prompt-master
Verdict
Pick prompttools if prompttools aims to support developers in the testing and experimentation of prompts for language models as well as integrating vector databases through Python utilities; pick prompt-master if prompt-master is designed to generate precise AI tool prompts using Claude technology, emphasizing full context and memory retention with no wasted tokens.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | prompttools | prompt-master |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (177d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Steady (30d since push) As of 1mo · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1mo · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- prompttools
- Open-source tools for prompt testing and experimentation
- prompt-master
- A Claude skill for generating precise AI tool prompts
Stars
- prompttools
- 3.0k
- prompt-master
- 11k
Forks
- prompttools
- 255
- prompt-master
- 1.3k
Open issues
- prompttools
- 41
- prompt-master
- 22
Language
- prompttools
- Python
- prompt-master
- -
Adopt for
- prompttools
- Prompttools aims to support developers in the testing and experimentation of prompts for language models as well as integrating vector databases through Python utilities.
- prompt-master
- Prompt-master is designed to generate precise AI tool prompts using Claude technology, emphasizing full context and memory retention with no wasted tokens.
Persona
- prompttools
- -
- prompt-master
- -
Runtime
- prompttools
- -
- prompt-master
- -
License
- prompttools
- Apache-2.0
- prompt-master
- MIT
Last pushed
- prompttools
- Feb 11, 2026
- prompt-master
- Jun 10, 2026
Categories
- prompttools
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks, Vector Databases
- prompt-master
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- prompttools
- Slowing (36%)
- prompt-master
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- prompttools
- 177d
- prompt-master
- 30d
Open issues (now)
- prompttools
- 41
- prompt-master
- 22
Owner type
- prompttools
- Organization
- prompt-master
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- prompttools
- Published findings
- prompt-master
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- prompttools
- Trust report
- prompt-master
- Trust report
Choose prompttools if…
- License: prompttools is Apache-2.0, prompt-master is MIT.
- Pricing: PromptsTools is open-source under the Apache-2.0 license, making it free to use but with no official support available..
- Tags unique to prompttools: deep-learning, embeddings, large language models, llms.
- Also covers Vector Databases.
- Prompttools aims to support developers in the testing and experimentation of prompts for language models as well as integrating vector databases through Python utilities.
When NOT to use prompttools
- Last GitHub push was 195 days ago (slowing maintenance, Feb 11, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on prompttools.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
Choose prompt-master if…
- License: prompt-master is MIT, prompttools is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to prompt-master: claude-ai, claude-skills, llm.
- When needing highly accurate AI prompts specifically tailored for Claude-powered applications that ensure all past contexts are retained without the risk of token wastage.
When NOT to use prompt-master
- If working within an ecosystem or on projects not aligned with Claude technology, as prompt-master's full capabilities may be limited outside its designed framework.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (hegelai/prompttools) · observed Aug 7, 2026
- GitHub forks (hegelai/prompttools) · observed Aug 7, 2026
- Last push (hegelai/prompttools) · observed Feb 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 7, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (nidhinjs/prompt-master) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- GitHub forks (nidhinjs/prompt-master) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Last push (nidhinjs/prompt-master) · observed Jun 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: prompttools 3.0k · prompt-master 11k (synced Aug 7, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between prompttools and prompt-master?
- prompttools: Open-source tools for prompt testing and experimentation. prompt-master: A Claude skill for generating precise AI tool prompts. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose prompttools over prompt-master?
- Choose prompttools over prompt-master when License: prompttools is Apache-2.0, prompt-master is MIT; Pricing: PromptsTools is open-source under the Apache-2.0 license, making it free to use but with no official support available.; Tags unique to prompttools: deep-learning, embeddings, large language models, llms; Also covers Vector Databases; Prompttools aims to support developers in the testing and experimentation of prompts for language models as well as integrating vector databases through Python utilities.
- When should I choose prompt-master over prompttools?
- Choose prompt-master over prompttools when License: prompt-master is MIT, prompttools is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to prompt-master: claude-ai, claude-skills, llm; When needing highly accurate AI prompts specifically tailored for Claude-powered applications that ensure all past contexts are retained without the risk of token wastage.
- When should I avoid prompttools?
- Last GitHub push was 195 days ago (slowing maintenance, Feb 11, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on prompttools. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
- When should I avoid prompt-master?
- If working within an ecosystem or on projects not aligned with Claude technology, as prompt-master's full capabilities may be limited outside its designed framework.
- Is prompttools or prompt-master more popular on GitHub?
- prompt-master has more GitHub stars (10,757 vs 3,046). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are prompttools and prompt-master open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (prompttools: Apache-2.0, prompt-master: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to prompttools or prompt-master?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at prompttools alternatives and prompt-master alternatives (prompttools markdown twin, prompt-master 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, prompttools or prompt-master?
- prompttools: Slowing. prompt-master: 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 prompttools and prompt-master?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: prompttools trust report; prompt-master trust report.