Comparison
edit-mind vs cherche
Verdict
Pick edit-mind if edit-mind offers a local-first approach to indexing video libraries with advanced computer vision techniques, allowing for semantic search through natural language queries; pick cherche if cherche is a Python library for implementing neural search capabilities.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | edit-mind | cherche |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (31d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Dormant (812d since push) As of 2d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 2d · 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
- edit-mind
- Local-first Video Knowledge Base with multi-modal analysis for video indexing and semantic search
- cherche
- Neural Search
Stars
- edit-mind
- 1.8k
- cherche
- 332
Forks
- edit-mind
- 121
- cherche
- 14
Open issues
- edit-mind
- 15
- cherche
- 4
Language
- edit-mind
- TypeScript
- cherche
- Python
Adopt for
- edit-mind
- Edit-mind offers a local-first approach to indexing video libraries with advanced computer vision techniques, allowing for semantic search through natural language queries.
- cherche
- Cherche is a Python library for implementing neural search capabilities.
Persona
- edit-mind
- -
- cherche
- -
Runtime
- edit-mind
- -
- cherche
- -
License
- edit-mind
- Utilizes a specific license named the Edit Mind License, which is documented in the LICENSE.md file. Further details on this licensing must refer to the repository documentation.
- cherche
- MIT
Last pushed
- edit-mind
- Jun 30, 2026
- cherche
- Jun 1, 2024
Categories
- edit-mind
- Computer Vision, Data & Retrieval
- cherche
- Data & Retrieval, Evaluation & Observability, Vector Databases
Trust and health
Maintenance
- edit-mind
- Steady (60%)
- cherche
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- edit-mind
- 31d
- cherche
- 812d
Open issues (now)
- edit-mind
- 15
- cherche
- 4
Stars delta
- edit-mind
- Unknown
- cherche
- 0 (30d)
Open issues delta
- edit-mind
- Unknown
- cherche
- 0 (30d)
Full report
- edit-mind
- Trust report
- cherche
- Trust report
Choose edit-mind if…
- edit-mind is primarily TypeScript; cherche is Python.
- License: edit-mind is Other, cherche is MIT.
- Requirements: Necessitates Docker for running all components within containers.; Needs manual configuration of Docker file sharing on macOS and Windows systems..
- Tags unique to edit-mind: ai, computer-vision, face-recognition, ml.
- Also covers Computer Vision.
- edit-mind ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- The environment requires self-hosted operations without dependence on external servers or APIs.
When NOT to use edit-mind
- The use case requires cloud-based video services or collaborative tools across different locations which a self-hosted solution does not support.
- If integration with an existing third-party AI infrastructure is necessary, edit-mind might fall short due to its independence and lack of out-of-the-box integrations.
- This tool may not be suitable for users who prefer preconfigured solutions that do not require managing Docker environments or configuring media file sharing.
Choose cherche if…
- cherche is primarily Python; edit-mind is TypeScript.
- License: cherche is MIT, edit-mind is Other.
- Tags unique to cherche: bm25, flashtext, information-retrieval, machine-learning.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability, Vector Databases.
- Cherche is a Python library for implementing neural search capabilities.
When NOT to use cherche
- Last GitHub push was 815 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jun 1, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on cherche.
- Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough.
- Evaluation & Observability: Defer heavyweight eval infra only until you have real traffic - never skip it once users depend on answers.
- Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (IliasHad/edit-mind) · observed Jul 31, 2026
- GitHub forks (IliasHad/edit-mind) · observed Jul 31, 2026
- Last push (IliasHad/edit-mind) · observed Jun 30, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 31, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (raphaelsty/cherche) · observed Aug 23, 2026
- GitHub forks (raphaelsty/cherche) · observed Aug 23, 2026
- Last push (raphaelsty/cherche) · observed Jun 1, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 23, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: edit-mind 1.8k · cherche 332 (synced Jul 31, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between edit-mind and cherche?
- edit-mind: Local-first Video Knowledge Base with multi-modal analysis for video indexing and semantic search. cherche: Neural Search. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose edit-mind over cherche?
- Choose edit-mind over cherche when edit-mind is primarily TypeScript; cherche is Python; License: edit-mind is Other, cherche is MIT; Requirements: Necessitates Docker for running all components within containers.; Needs manual configuration of Docker file sharing on macOS and Windows systems.; Tags unique to edit-mind: ai, computer-vision, face-recognition, ml; Also covers Computer Vision; edit-mind ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; The environment requires self-hosted operations without dependence on external servers or APIs.
- When should I choose cherche over edit-mind?
- Choose cherche over edit-mind when cherche is primarily Python; edit-mind is TypeScript; License: cherche is MIT, edit-mind is Other; Tags unique to cherche: bm25, flashtext, information-retrieval, machine-learning; Also covers Evaluation & Observability, Vector Databases; Cherche is a Python library for implementing neural search capabilities.
- When should I avoid edit-mind?
- The use case requires cloud-based video services or collaborative tools across different locations which a self-hosted solution does not support. If integration with an existing third-party AI infrastructure is necessary, edit-mind might fall short due to its independence and lack of out-of-the-box integrations. This tool may not be suitable for users who prefer preconfigured solutions that do not require managing Docker environments or configuring media file sharing.
- When should I avoid cherche?
- Last GitHub push was 815 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jun 1, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on cherche. Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough. Evaluation & Observability: Defer heavyweight eval infra only until you have real traffic - never skip it once users depend on answers. Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
- Is edit-mind or cherche more popular on GitHub?
- edit-mind has more GitHub stars (1,764 vs 332). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are edit-mind and cherche open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (edit-mind: Other, cherche: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to edit-mind or cherche?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at edit-mind alternatives and cherche alternatives (edit-mind markdown twin, cherche 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, edit-mind or cherche?
- edit-mind: Steady. cherche: Dormant. 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 edit-mind and cherche?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: edit-mind trust report; cherche trust report.