---
title: "agency-agents-zh vs agency-orchestrator"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/jnmetacode-agency-agents-zh-vs-jnmetacode-agency-orchestrator"
tools: ["jnmetacode-agency-agents-zh", "jnmetacode-agency-orchestrator"]
---

# agency-agents-zh vs agency-orchestrator

*GraphCanon updated Aug 20, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick agency-agents-zh if agency-agents-zh 是一款专为中文市场设计的AI智能体集合，包含266个即插即用的角色，并特别强调针对中国市场的50个原创智能体。它支持18种编程工具，并通过 agency-orchestrator 进行编排和协作。; pick agency-orchestrator if agency Orchestrator is an AI workflow orchestrator that automatically collaborates among multiple AI agents based on user inputs, supports various large language models, and allows for zero-code YAML configuration.

[agency-agents-zh](https://ao.aiolaola.com/experts) reports 20k GitHub stars, 3.2k forks, and 6 open issues, last pushed Aug 17, 2026. [agency-orchestrator](https://ao.aiolaola.com) has 2.1k stars, 273 forks, and 10 open issues, last pushed Aug 14, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [agency-agents-zh's repository](https://github.com/jnMetaCode/agency-agents-zh) and [agency-orchestrator's repository](https://github.com/jnMetaCode/agency-orchestrator).

| | [agency-agents-zh](/tools/jnmetacode-agency-agents-zh.md) | [agency-orchestrator](/tools/jnmetacode-agency-orchestrator.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | 266个即插即用的AI专家角色支持多种工具 | 🚀 One sentence → multi-AI-role collaboration → complete plan in minutes |
| Stars | 19,612 | 2,072 |
| Forks | 3,198 | 273 |
| Open issues | 6 | 10 |
| Language | Shell | TypeScript |
| Adopt for | agency-agents-zh 是一款专为中文市场设计的AI智能体集合，包含266个即插即用的角色，并特别强调针对中国市场的50个原创智能体。它支持18种编程工具，并通过 agency-orchestrator 进行编排和协作。 | Agency Orchestrator is an AI workflow orchestrator that automatically collaborates among multiple AI agents based on user inputs, supports various large language models, and allows for zero-code YAML configuration. |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Categories | AI Agents | AI Agents, Inference & Serving |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [agency-agents-zh](/tools/jnmetacode-agency-agents-zh.md) | [agency-orchestrator](/tools/jnmetacode-agency-orchestrator.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Days since push | 2d | 0d |
| Open issues (now) | 6 | 10 |
| Stars delta | +1.7k (30d) | +282 (30d) |
| Open issues delta | +5 (30d) | -4 (30d) |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/jnmetacode-agency-agents-zh/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/jnmetacode-agency-orchestrator/trust.md) |

## Shared compatibility

- **Cursor**: [agency-agents-zh](/tools/jnmetacode-agency-agents-zh.md) - Works with Cursor; [agency-orchestrator](/tools/jnmetacode-agency-orchestrator.md) - Works with Cursor

## Decision facts: agency-agents-zh

- **Requirements:** 该工具集支持18种编程工具，如果目标环境不在这列出的支持范围内，则可能需要额外的兼容性工作。; 用户需自行确保遵守与所使用的任何AI工具相关的许可协议。
- **Adopt for:** agency-agents-zh 是一款专为中文市场设计的AI智能体集合，包含266个即插即用的角色，并特别强调针对中国市场的50个原创智能体。它支持18种编程工具，并通过 agency-orchestrator 进行编排和协作。
- **License detail:** MIT

## Decision facts: agency-orchestrator

- **Adopt for:** Agency Orchestrator is an AI workflow orchestrator that automatically collaborates among multiple AI agents based on user inputs, supports various large language models, and allows for zero-code YAML configuration.

## Choose when

### Choose agency-agents-zh if…

- agency-agents-zh is primarily Shell; agency-orchestrator is TypeScript.
- License: agency-agents-zh is MIT, agency-orchestrator is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: 该工具集支持18种编程工具，如果目标环境不在这列出的支持范围内，则可能需要额外的兼容性工作。; 用户需自行确保遵守与所使用的任何AI工具相关的许可协议。.
- Tags unique to agency-agents-zh: agency-orchestrator, agent-definitions, ai-roles, chinese.
- 需要在中国市场上具体应用场景下使用AI辅助，比如小红书、抖音等平台的运营场景时。

### Choose agency-orchestrator if…

- agency-orchestrator is primarily TypeScript; agency-agents-zh is Shell.
- License: agency-orchestrator is Apache-2.0, agency-agents-zh is MIT.
- Tags unique to agency-orchestrator: agency-agents, agent-orchestration, yaml-workflow.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
- agency-orchestrator ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- agency-orchestrator ships an MCP server manifest.
- You require automatic collaboration across a wide range of pre-defined expert roles (216+) to execute specific tasks efficiently.

## When NOT to use agency-agents-zh

- If you require support for programming tools or languages not covered in the 18 supported ones.
- If your target application area is entirely outside of China's specific contexts, e.g., Western markets exclusively.

## When NOT to use agency-orchestrator

- If your workflow is simple or requires minimal collaboration; a single AI agent might suffice.
- When you are working in an environment where there's high sensitivity around software licensing and the Apache-2.0 license poses compliance concerns.

## Common questions

### What is the difference between agency-agents-zh and agency-orchestrator?

agency-agents-zh: 266个即插即用的AI专家角色支持多种工具. agency-orchestrator: 🚀 One sentence → multi-AI-role collaboration → complete plan in minutes. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose agency-agents-zh over agency-orchestrator?

Choose agency-agents-zh over agency-orchestrator when agency-agents-zh is primarily Shell; agency-orchestrator is TypeScript; License: agency-agents-zh is MIT, agency-orchestrator is Apache-2.0; Requirements: 该工具集支持18种编程工具，如果目标环境不在这列出的支持范围内，则可能需要额外的兼容性工作。; 用户需自行确保遵守与所使用的任何AI工具相关的许可协议。; Tags unique to agency-agents-zh: agency-orchestrator, agent-definitions, ai-roles, chinese; 需要在中国市场上具体应用场景下使用AI辅助，比如小红书、抖音等平台的运营场景时。.

### When should I choose agency-orchestrator over agency-agents-zh?

Choose agency-orchestrator over agency-agents-zh when agency-orchestrator is primarily TypeScript; agency-agents-zh is Shell; License: agency-orchestrator is Apache-2.0, agency-agents-zh is MIT; Tags unique to agency-orchestrator: agency-agents, agent-orchestration, yaml-workflow; Also covers Inference & Serving; agency-orchestrator ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; agency-orchestrator ships an MCP server manifest; You require automatic collaboration across a wide range of pre-defined expert roles (216+) to execute specific tasks efficiently.

### When should I avoid agency-agents-zh?

If you require support for programming tools or languages not covered in the 18 supported ones. If your target application area is entirely outside of China's specific contexts, e.g., Western markets exclusively.

### When should I avoid agency-orchestrator?

If your workflow is simple or requires minimal collaboration; a single AI agent might suffice. When you are working in an environment where there's high sensitivity around software licensing and the Apache-2.0 license poses compliance concerns.

### Is agency-agents-zh or agency-orchestrator more popular on GitHub?

agency-agents-zh has more GitHub stars (19,612 vs 2,072). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are agency-agents-zh and agency-orchestrator open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agency-agents-zh: MIT, agency-orchestrator: Apache-2.0).

### Where can I find alternatives to agency-agents-zh or agency-orchestrator?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [agency-agents-zh alternatives](/tools/jnmetacode-agency-agents-zh/alternatives) and [agency-orchestrator alternatives](/tools/jnmetacode-agency-orchestrator/alternatives) ([agency-agents-zh markdown twin](/tools/jnmetacode-agency-agents-zh/alternatives.md), [agency-orchestrator markdown twin](/tools/jnmetacode-agency-orchestrator/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/jnmetacode-agency-agents-zh-vs-jnmetacode-agency-orchestrator.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, agency-agents-zh or agency-orchestrator?

agency-agents-zh: Very active. agency-orchestrator: Very 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 agency-agents-zh and agency-orchestrator?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [agency-agents-zh trust report](/tools/jnmetacode-agency-agents-zh/trust); [agency-orchestrator trust report](/tools/jnmetacode-agency-orchestrator/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=jnmetacode-agency-agents-zh`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=jnmetacode-agency-agents-zh)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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