--- title: "agent-kit vs refly" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/keyid-ai-agent-kit-vs-refly-ai-refly" tools: ["keyid-ai-agent-kit", "refly-ai-refly"] --- # agent-kit vs refly *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick agent-kit if agent-kit enables creation of AI agents with the capability to handle email and digital communications through a JavaScript library; pick refly if refly is an open-source agent skills builder ecosystem targeting automation through platforms like Slack and Lark/Feishu with capabilities for running on Claude Code, Cursor, Codex among others. [agent-kit](https://keyid.ai) reports 661 GitHub stars, 11 forks, and 3 open issues, last pushed Mar 13, 2026. [refly](https://refly.ai) has 7.5k stars, 725 forks, and 104 open issues, last pushed Jul 29, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [agent-kit's repository](https://github.com/KeyID-AI/agent-kit) and [refly's repository](https://github.com/refly-ai/refly). | | [agent-kit](/tools/keyid-ai-agent-kit.md) | [refly](/tools/refly-ai-refly.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Give Claude/Cursor email powers with 27 tools | The first open-source agent skills builder for creating bots and workflows | | Stars | 661 | 7,517 | | Forks | 11 | 725 | | Open issues | 3 | 104 | | Language | JavaScript | TypeScript | | Adopt for | Agent-kit enables creation of AI agents with the capability to handle email and digital communications through a JavaScript library. | refly is an open-source agent skills builder ecosystem targeting automation through platforms like Slack and Lark/Feishu with capabilities for running on Claude Code, Cursor, Codex among others. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | - | Other | | Categories | AI Agents | AI Agents | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [agent-kit](/tools/keyid-ai-agent-kit.md) | [refly](/tools/refly-ai-refly.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Slowing (36%) | Steady (60%) | | Days since push | 191d | 48d | | Open issues (now) | 3 | 104 | | Stars delta | -16 (30d) | +44 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +2 (30d) | +9 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/keyid-ai-agent-kit/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/refly-ai-refly/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: agent-kit - **Adopt for:** Agent-kit enables creation of AI agents with the capability to handle email and digital communications through a JavaScript library. ## Decision facts: refly - **Adopt for:** refly is an open-source agent skills builder ecosystem targeting automation through platforms like Slack and Lark/Feishu with capabilities for running on Claude Code, Cursor, Codex among others. ## Choose when ### Choose agent-kit if… - agent-kit is primarily JavaScript; refly is TypeScript. - Tags unique to agent-kit: agent, ai-agent, email, keyid. - If you are working on an AI project that requires interaction with email services and other communication methods, such as SMS, using Claude or Cursor. ### Choose refly if… - refly is primarily TypeScript; agent-kit is JavaScript. - Tags unique to refly: agent-skills, automation, codex, cursor. - When you want to define and automate skills across multiple platforms including Slack and Lark/Feishu using an open-source platform. ## When NOT to use agent-kit - If your project language does not align with JavaScript, considering that Agent-kit specifically requires JavaScript for its implementation. - For scenarios where strict tool licensing and version control are critical since the license information for this library is unknown. ## When NOT to use refly - Avoid if project requirements do not align with the limitations set forth by the ReflyAI Open Source License, distinguishing it from more permissive licenses found in competitors. - Not ideal if direct integration and optimization with other AI frameworks outside of the supported range like Claude Code or Cursor are mission-critical. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between agent-kit and refly? agent-kit: Give Claude/Cursor email powers with 27 tools. refly: The first open-source agent skills builder for creating bots and workflows. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose agent-kit over refly? Choose agent-kit over refly when agent-kit is primarily JavaScript; refly is TypeScript; Tags unique to agent-kit: agent, ai-agent, email, keyid; If you are working on an AI project that requires interaction with email services and other communication methods, such as SMS, using Claude or Cursor. ### When should I choose refly over agent-kit? Choose refly over agent-kit when refly is primarily TypeScript; agent-kit is JavaScript; Tags unique to refly: agent-skills, automation, codex, cursor; When you want to define and automate skills across multiple platforms including Slack and Lark/Feishu using an open-source platform. ### When should I avoid agent-kit? If your project language does not align with JavaScript, considering that Agent-kit specifically requires JavaScript for its implementation. For scenarios where strict tool licensing and version control are critical since the license information for this library is unknown. ### When should I avoid refly? Avoid if project requirements do not align with the limitations set forth by the ReflyAI Open Source License, distinguishing it from more permissive licenses found in competitors. Not ideal if direct integration and optimization with other AI frameworks outside of the supported range like Claude Code or Cursor are mission-critical. ### Is agent-kit or refly more popular on GitHub? refly has more GitHub stars (7,517 vs 661). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are agent-kit and refly open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub. ### Where can I find alternatives to agent-kit or refly? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [agent-kit alternatives](/tools/keyid-ai-agent-kit/alternatives) and [refly alternatives](/tools/refly-ai-refly/alternatives) ([agent-kit markdown twin](/tools/keyid-ai-agent-kit/alternatives.md), [refly markdown twin](/tools/refly-ai-refly/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/keyid-ai-agent-kit-vs-refly-ai-refly.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, agent-kit or refly? agent-kit: Slowing. refly: Steady. 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 agent-kit and refly? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [agent-kit trust report](/tools/keyid-ai-agent-kit/trust); [refly trust report](/tools/refly-ai-refly/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=keyid-ai-agent-kit`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=keyid-ai-agent-kit) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_