Comparison
holaOS vs agent-kit
Verdict
Pick holaOS if holaOS is tailored to work environments seeking a local-first AI assistant that retains context indefinitely; pick agent-kit if agent-kit enables creation of AI agents with the capability to handle email and digital communications through a JavaScript library.
Markdown twin · holaOS alternatives · agent-kit alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | holaOS | agent-kit |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Slowing (136d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- holaOS
- Local-first super agent for work that learns and retains context.
- agent-kit
- Give Claude/Cursor email powers with 27 tools
Stars
- holaOS
- 5.5k
- agent-kit
- 677
Forks
- holaOS
- 397
- agent-kit
- 10
Open issues
- holaOS
- 2
- agent-kit
- 1
Language
- holaOS
- TypeScript
- agent-kit
- JavaScript
Adopt for
- holaOS
- HolaOS is tailored to work environments seeking a local-first AI assistant that retains context indefinitely.
- agent-kit
- Agent-kit enables creation of AI agents with the capability to handle email and digital communications through a JavaScript library.
Persona
- holaOS
- -
- agent-kit
- -
Runtime
- holaOS
- -
- agent-kit
- -
License
- holaOS
- Other
- agent-kit
- -
Last pushed
- holaOS
- Jul 26, 2026
- agent-kit
- Mar 13, 2026
Categories
- holaOS
- AI Agents
- agent-kit
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Maintenance
- holaOS
- Very active (96%)
- agent-kit
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- holaOS
- 0d
- agent-kit
- 136d
Open issues (now)
- holaOS
- 2
- agent-kit
- 1
Full report
- holaOS
- Trust report
- agent-kit
- Trust report
Choose holaOS if…
- holaOS is primarily TypeScript; agent-kit is JavaScript.
- Tags unique to holaOS: local-first, memory, proactive-ai.
- When you require an agent that operates entirely locally without relying on cloud storage to maintain user privacy and data security.
When NOT to use holaOS
- Avoid if your setup strictly requires cloud integration or synchronization across multiple devices which holaOS does not offer due to its local-first focus.
- Not suitable when a mobile-friendly solution is needed as the tool supports workspace contexts primarily and may lack mobility-specific features.
Choose agent-kit if…
- agent-kit is primarily JavaScript; holaOS is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to agent-kit: claude, email, keyid, mcp.
- If you are working on an AI project that requires interaction with email services and other communication methods, such as SMS, using Claude or Cursor.
When NOT to use agent-kit
- If your project language does not align with JavaScript, considering that Agent-kit specifically requires JavaScript for its implementation.
- For scenarios where strict tool licensing and version control are critical since the license information for this library is unknown.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (holaboss-ai/holaOS) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (holaboss-ai/holaOS) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Last push (holaboss-ai/holaOS) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (KeyID-AI/agent-kit) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- GitHub forks (KeyID-AI/agent-kit) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Last push (KeyID-AI/agent-kit) · observed Mar 13, 2026
- License file (unknown) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: holaOS 5.5k · agent-kit 677 (synced Jul 26, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between holaOS and agent-kit?
- holaOS: Local-first super agent for work that learns and retains context.. agent-kit: Give Claude/Cursor email powers with 27 tools. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose holaOS over agent-kit?
- Choose holaOS over agent-kit when holaOS is primarily TypeScript; agent-kit is JavaScript; Tags unique to holaOS: local-first, memory, proactive-ai; When you require an agent that operates entirely locally without relying on cloud storage to maintain user privacy and data security.
- When should I choose agent-kit over holaOS?
- Choose agent-kit over holaOS when agent-kit is primarily JavaScript; holaOS is TypeScript; Tags unique to agent-kit: claude, email, keyid, mcp; If you are working on an AI project that requires interaction with email services and other communication methods, such as SMS, using Claude or Cursor.
- When should I avoid holaOS?
- Avoid if your setup strictly requires cloud integration or synchronization across multiple devices which holaOS does not offer due to its local-first focus. Not suitable when a mobile-friendly solution is needed as the tool supports workspace contexts primarily and may lack mobility-specific features.
- When should I avoid agent-kit?
- If your project language does not align with JavaScript, considering that Agent-kit specifically requires JavaScript for its implementation. For scenarios where strict tool licensing and version control are critical since the license information for this library is unknown.
- Is holaOS or agent-kit more popular on GitHub?
- holaOS has more GitHub stars (5,521 vs 677). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are holaOS and agent-kit open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to holaOS or agent-kit?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at holaOS alternatives and agent-kit alternatives (holaOS markdown twin, agent-kit 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, holaOS or agent-kit?
- holaOS: Very active. agent-kit: Slowing. 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 holaOS and agent-kit?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: holaOS trust report; agent-kit trust report.