Comparison
agency-orchestrator vs agent-guardrails-template
Verdict
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; pick agent-guardrails-template if agent-guardrails-template is designed to ensure that AI agents operate within defined boundaries and follow safety guidelines.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | agency-orchestrator | agent-guardrails-template |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (3d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (4d since push) As of Sep 13, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 13, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings 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
- agency-orchestrator
- 🚀 One sentence → multi-AI-role collaboration → complete plan in minutes
- agent-guardrails-template
- Template repository with AI agent guardrails and safety protocols
Stars
- agency-orchestrator
- 2.3k
- agent-guardrails-template
- 79
Forks
- agency-orchestrator
- 303
- agent-guardrails-template
- 2
Open issues
- agency-orchestrator
- 7
- agent-guardrails-template
- 1
Language
- agency-orchestrator
- TypeScript
- agent-guardrails-template
- Go
Adopt for
- agency-orchestrator
- 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.
- agent-guardrails-template
- agent-guardrails-template is designed to ensure that AI agents operate within defined boundaries and follow safety guidelines.
Persona
- agency-orchestrator
- -
- agent-guardrails-template
- -
Runtime
- agency-orchestrator
- -
- agent-guardrails-template
- -
License
- agency-orchestrator
- Apache-2.0
- agent-guardrails-template
- BSD-3-Clause
Last pushed
- agency-orchestrator
- Sep 16, 2026
- agent-guardrails-template
- Sep 8, 2026
Categories
- agency-orchestrator
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving
- agent-guardrails-template
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Days since push
- agency-orchestrator
- 3d
- agent-guardrails-template
- 4d
Open issues (now)
- agency-orchestrator
- 7
- agent-guardrails-template
- 1
Stars delta
- agency-orchestrator
- +202 (30d)
- agent-guardrails-template
- +7 (30d)
Open issues delta
- agency-orchestrator
- -3 (30d)
- agent-guardrails-template
- +1 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- agency-orchestrator
- Published findings
- agent-guardrails-template
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- agency-orchestrator
- Trust report
- agent-guardrails-template
- Trust report
Choose agency-orchestrator if…
- agency-orchestrator is primarily TypeScript; agent-guardrails-template is Go.
- License: agency-orchestrator is Apache-2.0, agent-guardrails-template is BSD-3-Clause.
- Tags unique to agency-orchestrator: agency-agents, agent-orchestration, yaml-workflow.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
- 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-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.
Choose agent-guardrails-template if…
- agent-guardrails-template is primarily Go; agency-orchestrator is TypeScript.
- License: agent-guardrails-template is BSD-3-Clause, agency-orchestrator is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to agent-guardrails-template: claude, gemini, gpt, guardrails.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability.
- When developing an AI agent where safety and controlled operations are paramount for LLMs like Claude, GPT, or Gemini.
When NOT to use agent-guardrails-template
- If your project does not require strict operational boundaries and focuses on open-ended exploration over controlled operation.
- When working exclusively outside environments where LLMs like Claude, GPT, or Gemini are employed; the template may not cover unique scenarios.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (jnMetaCode/agency-orchestrator) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (jnMetaCode/agency-orchestrator) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (jnMetaCode/agency-orchestrator) · observed Sep 16, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (TheArchitectit/agent-guardrails-template) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (TheArchitectit/agent-guardrails-template) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (TheArchitectit/agent-guardrails-template) · observed Sep 8, 2026
- License file (BSD-3-Clause) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: agency-orchestrator 2.3k · agent-guardrails-template 79 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between agency-orchestrator and agent-guardrails-template?
- agency-orchestrator: 🚀 One sentence → multi-AI-role collaboration → complete plan in minutes. agent-guardrails-template: Template repository with AI agent guardrails and safety protocols. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose agency-orchestrator over agent-guardrails-template?
- Choose agency-orchestrator over agent-guardrails-template when agency-orchestrator is primarily TypeScript; agent-guardrails-template is Go; License: agency-orchestrator is Apache-2.0, agent-guardrails-template is BSD-3-Clause; Tags unique to agency-orchestrator: agency-agents, agent-orchestration, yaml-workflow; Also covers Inference & Serving; 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 choose agent-guardrails-template over agency-orchestrator?
- Choose agent-guardrails-template over agency-orchestrator when agent-guardrails-template is primarily Go; agency-orchestrator is TypeScript; License: agent-guardrails-template is BSD-3-Clause, agency-orchestrator is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to agent-guardrails-template: claude, gemini, gpt, guardrails; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; When developing an AI agent where safety and controlled operations are paramount for LLMs like Claude, GPT, or Gemini.
- 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.
- When should I avoid agent-guardrails-template?
- If your project does not require strict operational boundaries and focuses on open-ended exploration over controlled operation. When working exclusively outside environments where LLMs like Claude, GPT, or Gemini are employed; the template may not cover unique scenarios.
- Is agency-orchestrator or agent-guardrails-template more popular on GitHub?
- agency-orchestrator has more GitHub stars (2,274 vs 79). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are agency-orchestrator and agent-guardrails-template open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agency-orchestrator: Apache-2.0, agent-guardrails-template: BSD-3-Clause).
- Where can I find alternatives to agency-orchestrator or agent-guardrails-template?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at agency-orchestrator alternatives and agent-guardrails-template alternatives (agency-orchestrator markdown twin, agent-guardrails-template 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, agency-orchestrator or agent-guardrails-template?
- agency-orchestrator: Very active. agent-guardrails-template: 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-orchestrator and agent-guardrails-template?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: agency-orchestrator trust report; agent-guardrails-template trust report.