Comparison
astron-rpa vs agent-toolkit
Verdict
Pick astron-rpa if astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance; pick agent-toolkit if extends AI coding agent capabilities with Python skills for development and professional workflows.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | astron-rpa | agent-toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Aug 11, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (159d since push) As of Aug 12, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 11, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 12, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 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
- astron-rpa
- Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments
- agent-toolkit
- A curated collection of skills for AI coding agents
Stars
- astron-rpa
- 5.8k
- agent-toolkit
- 2.3k
Forks
- astron-rpa
- 594
- agent-toolkit
- 217
Open issues
- astron-rpa
- 43
- agent-toolkit
- 17
Language
- astron-rpa
- Java
- agent-toolkit
- Python
Adopt for
- astron-rpa
- astron-rpa integrates AI agents for robust automation in various environments using Java, with a focus on data privacy and security compliance.
- agent-toolkit
- Extends AI coding agent capabilities with Python skills for development and professional workflows
Persona
- astron-rpa
- -
- agent-toolkit
- -
Runtime
- astron-rpa
- -
- agent-toolkit
- -
License
- astron-rpa
- Apache-2.0
- agent-toolkit
- MIT
Last pushed
- astron-rpa
- Aug 11, 2026
- agent-toolkit
- Mar 5, 2026
Categories
- astron-rpa
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- agent-toolkit
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- astron-rpa
- Very active (96%)
- agent-toolkit
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- astron-rpa
- 0d
- agent-toolkit
- 159d
Open issues (now)
- astron-rpa
- 43
- agent-toolkit
- 17
Full report
- astron-rpa
- Trust report
- agent-toolkit
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · astron-rpa: Node.js runtime · agent-toolkit: Node.js runtime
Choose astron-rpa if…
- astron-rpa is primarily Java; agent-toolkit is Python.
- License: astron-rpa is Apache-2.0, agent-toolkit is MIT.
- Tags unique to astron-rpa: agent, astron, data-privacy, enterprise.
- For enterprises that prioritize security compliance and need self-hosted solutions to maintain control over their data.
When NOT to use astron-rpa
- If your team or organization is not comfortable working within the restrictions of Java, preferring multi-platform support or another programming language.
- For projects where immediate access to third-party APIs is crucial and self-hosted solutions may add unnecessary layers of complexity in integration.
- When strict operational requirements demand real-time task visibility that astron-rpa's architecture does not natively support without significant customization.
Choose agent-toolkit if…
- agent-toolkit is primarily Python; astron-rpa is Java.
- License: agent-toolkit is MIT, astron-rpa is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to agent-toolkit: agent-skills, claude, claude-code, coding-agent.
- For enhancing specific tasks like documentation, planning, and workflow management
When NOT to use agent-toolkit
- If you seek support for languages other than Python
- When working with non-Python based coding agents that require specialized skills not covered by this toolkit
- In cases where custom, from-scratch development is preferred over using pre-packaged scripts
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (iflytek/astron-rpa) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (iflytek/astron-rpa) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- Last push (iflytek/astron-rpa) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (softaworks/agent-toolkit) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- GitHub forks (softaworks/agent-toolkit) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- Last push (softaworks/agent-toolkit) · observed Mar 5, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: astron-rpa 5.8k · agent-toolkit 2.3k (synced Aug 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between astron-rpa and agent-toolkit?
- astron-rpa: Agent-ready RPA suite with automation tools for various environments. agent-toolkit: A curated collection of skills for AI coding agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose astron-rpa over agent-toolkit?
- Choose astron-rpa over agent-toolkit when astron-rpa is primarily Java; agent-toolkit is Python; License: astron-rpa is Apache-2.0, agent-toolkit is MIT; Tags unique to astron-rpa: agent, astron, data-privacy, enterprise; For enterprises that prioritize security compliance and need self-hosted solutions to maintain control over their data.
- When should I choose agent-toolkit over astron-rpa?
- Choose agent-toolkit over astron-rpa when agent-toolkit is primarily Python; astron-rpa is Java; License: agent-toolkit is MIT, astron-rpa is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to agent-toolkit: agent-skills, claude, claude-code, coding-agent; For enhancing specific tasks like documentation, planning, and workflow management.
- When should I avoid astron-rpa?
- If your team or organization is not comfortable working within the restrictions of Java, preferring multi-platform support or another programming language. For projects where immediate access to third-party APIs is crucial and self-hosted solutions may add unnecessary layers of complexity in integration. When strict operational requirements demand real-time task visibility that astron-rpa's architecture does not natively support without significant customization.
- When should I avoid agent-toolkit?
- If you seek support for languages other than Python When working with non-Python based coding agents that require specialized skills not covered by this toolkit In cases where custom, from-scratch development is preferred over using pre-packaged scripts
- Is astron-rpa or agent-toolkit more popular on GitHub?
- astron-rpa has more GitHub stars (5,810 vs 2,307). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are astron-rpa and agent-toolkit open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (astron-rpa: Apache-2.0, agent-toolkit: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to astron-rpa or agent-toolkit?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at astron-rpa alternatives and agent-toolkit alternatives (astron-rpa markdown twin, agent-toolkit 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, astron-rpa or agent-toolkit?
- astron-rpa: Very active. agent-toolkit: 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 astron-rpa and agent-toolkit?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: astron-rpa trust report; agent-toolkit trust report.