Comparison
lighteval vs code-review-graph
Verdict
Pick lighteval when tags unique to lighteval: evaluation, python, huggingface, evaluation-metrics; pick code-review-graph when tags unique to code-review-graph: graphrag, ai-coding, incremental, llm.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | lighteval | code-review-graph |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (11d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Active (26d 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
- lighteval
- All-in-one toolkit for evaluating LLMs across multiple backends
- code-review-graph
- Local-first code intelligence graph for MCP and CLI. Builds a persistent map of your codebase so AI coding tools read only what matters, with benchmarked context reductions on reviews and large-repo w
Stars
- lighteval
- 2.5k
- code-review-graph
- 19k
Forks
- lighteval
- 506
- code-review-graph
- 2.1k
Open issues
- lighteval
- 347
- code-review-graph
- 185
Language
- lighteval
- Python
- code-review-graph
- Python
Adopt for
- lighteval
- Lighteval is designed for evaluating language models across multiple backends. It integrates well with Hugging Face and provides a wide range of extras, making it particularly handy in non-Windows environments.
- code-review-graph
- -
Persona
- lighteval
- -
- code-review-graph
- -
Runtime
- lighteval
- -
- code-review-graph
- -
License
- lighteval
- MIT
- code-review-graph
- MIT
Last pushed
- lighteval
- Jun 29, 2026
- code-review-graph
- Jun 14, 2026
Categories
- lighteval
- Evaluation & Observability
- code-review-graph
- LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Days since push
- lighteval
- 11d
- code-review-graph
- 26d
Open issues (now)
- lighteval
- 347
- code-review-graph
- 185
Owner type
- lighteval
- Organization
- code-review-graph
- User
Security scan
- lighteval
- No lockfile
- code-review-graph
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- lighteval
- Trust report
- code-review-graph
- Trust report
Choose lighteval if…
- Tags unique to lighteval: evaluation, python, huggingface, evaluation-metrics.
- When you need to evaluate the performance of various LLMs on different backend infrastructures, especially if you are working within Mac/Linux environments.
- More recently updated (last pushed Jun 29, 2026).
When NOT to use lighteval
- Avoid Lighteval for evaluations on Windows systems as it is currently untested and not supported there.
- Should you require a solution that does not integrate with or depend on the Hugging Face ecosystem, Lighteval might not fulfill your needs.
Choose code-review-graph if…
- Tags unique to code-review-graph: graphrag, ai-coding, incremental, llm.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools.
- More GitHub stars (19k vs 2.5k) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use code-review-graph
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Evaluation & Observability: Defer heavyweight eval infra only until you have real traffic - never skip it once users depend on answers.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (huggingface/lighteval) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (huggingface/lighteval) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (huggingface/lighteval) · observed Jun 29, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (tirth8205/code-review-graph) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (tirth8205/code-review-graph) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (tirth8205/code-review-graph) · observed Jun 14, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: lighteval 2.5k · code-review-graph 19k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between lighteval and code-review-graph?
- lighteval: All-in-one toolkit for evaluating LLMs across multiple backends. code-review-graph: Local-first code intelligence graph for MCP and CLI. Builds a persistent map of your codebase so AI coding tools read only what matters, with benchmarked context reductions on reviews and large-repo w. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose lighteval over code-review-graph?
- Choose lighteval over code-review-graph when Tags unique to lighteval: evaluation, python, huggingface, evaluation-metrics; When you need to evaluate the performance of various LLMs on different backend infrastructures, especially if you are working within Mac/Linux environments; More recently updated (last pushed Jun 29, 2026).
- When should I choose code-review-graph over lighteval?
- Choose code-review-graph over lighteval when Tags unique to code-review-graph: graphrag, ai-coding, incremental, llm; Also covers LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools; More GitHub stars (19k vs 2.5k) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I avoid lighteval?
- Avoid Lighteval for evaluations on Windows systems as it is currently untested and not supported there. Should you require a solution that does not integrate with or depend on the Hugging Face ecosystem, Lighteval might not fulfill your needs.
- When should I avoid code-review-graph?
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. Evaluation & Observability: Defer heavyweight eval infra only until you have real traffic - never skip it once users depend on answers.
- Is lighteval or code-review-graph more popular on GitHub?
- code-review-graph has more GitHub stars (19,416 vs 2,472). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are lighteval and code-review-graph open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (lighteval: MIT, code-review-graph: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to lighteval or code-review-graph?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at lighteval alternatives and code-review-graph alternatives (lighteval markdown twin, code-review-graph 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, lighteval or code-review-graph?
- lighteval: Active. code-review-graph: 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 lighteval and code-review-graph?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: lighteval trust report; code-review-graph trust report.