--- title: "duet-gpt vs dmux" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/kristoferlund-duet-gpt-vs-standardagents-dmux" tools: ["kristoferlund-duet-gpt", "standardagents-dmux"] --- # duet-gpt vs dmux *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick duet-gpt if duetGPT empowers developers through conversational support for coding and system tasks; pick dmux if dmux is a dev agent multiplexer for managing git worktrees and coding agents within a development environment that leverages AI agentic workflow to enhance Git operations. [duet-gpt](https://github.com/kristoferlund/duet-gpt) reports 168 GitHub stars, 13 forks, and 1 open issues, last pushed Jun 19, 2023. [dmux](https://dmux.ai) has 1.8k stars, 138 forks, and 39 open issues, last pushed Aug 16, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [duet-gpt's repository](https://github.com/kristoferlund/duet-gpt) and [dmux's repository](https://github.com/standardagents/dmux). | | [duet-gpt](/tools/kristoferlund-duet-gpt.md) | [dmux](/tools/standardagents-dmux.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A conversational semi-autonomous developer assistant. | A dev agent multiplexer for git worktrees and coding agents | | Stars | 168 | 1,775 | | Forks | 13 | 138 | | Open issues | 1 | 39 | | Language | TypeScript | HTML | | Adopt for | DuetGPT empowers developers through conversational support for coding and system tasks. | dmux is a dev agent multiplexer for managing git worktrees and coding agents within a development environment that leverages AI agentic workflow to enhance Git operations. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT License provides flexibility for free use and modification. | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [duet-gpt](/tools/kristoferlund-duet-gpt.md) | [dmux](/tools/standardagents-dmux.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Dormant (18%) | Steady (60%) | | Days since push | 1188d | 33d | | Open issues (now) | 1 | 39 | | Stars delta | 0 (30d) | +42 (30d) | | Open issues delta | 0 (30d) | +10 (30d) | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/kristoferlund-duet-gpt/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/standardagents-dmux/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Node.js**: [duet-gpt](/tools/kristoferlund-duet-gpt.md) - Node.js runtime; [dmux](/tools/standardagents-dmux.md) - Node.js runtime ## Decision facts: duet-gpt - **Pricing:** freemium - Free to use; however, users need their own OpenAI API keys with potential costs based on usage. - **Adopt for:** DuetGPT empowers developers through conversational support for coding and system tasks. - **License detail:** MIT License provides flexibility for free use and modification. ## Decision facts: dmux - **Requirements:** Does not require Docker for operation. - **Adopt for:** dmux is a dev agent multiplexer for managing git worktrees and coding agents within a development environment that leverages AI agentic workflow to enhance Git operations. - **License detail:** MIT ## Choose when ### Choose duet-gpt if… - duet-gpt is primarily TypeScript; dmux is HTML. - Pricing: Free to use; however, users need their own OpenAI API keys with potential costs based on usage.. - Tags unique to duet-gpt: agent, ai, assistant, gpt. - You need assistance in generating or refactoring code, where DuetGPT uses the advanced capabilities of OpenAI's GPT-4 to suggest improvements or write new functions based on your specifications. ### Choose dmux if… - dmux is primarily HTML; duet-gpt is TypeScript. - Requirements: Does not require Docker for operation.. - Tags unique to dmux: agentic-workflow, ai-agents, coding-agents, coordinator. - When you need to coordinate multiple AI-based coding assistants in your development process, dmux can streamline how these tools interact with your projects through its agentic workflow feature. ## When NOT to use duet-gpt - For automated task executions where high reliability is imperative. DuetGPT may generate commands that require manual oversight before execution. - In situations requiring strict control over function calls, as it relies on the OpenAI API's function calling feature, which might not fully cover specific enterprise workflows. ## When NOT to use dmux - If you are looking for a tool that directly enhances the functionality of individual AI coding assistants rather than orchestrating multiple assistants, dmux may not meet your needs. - In scenarios where developers prefer manual management of their workflows without relying on an automated agentic multiplexer like dmux. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between duet-gpt and dmux? duet-gpt: A conversational semi-autonomous developer assistant.. dmux: A dev agent multiplexer for git worktrees and coding agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose duet-gpt over dmux? Choose duet-gpt over dmux when duet-gpt is primarily TypeScript; dmux is HTML; Pricing: Free to use; however, users need their own OpenAI API keys with potential costs based on usage.; Tags unique to duet-gpt: agent, ai, assistant, gpt; You need assistance in generating or refactoring code, where DuetGPT uses the advanced capabilities of OpenAI's GPT-4 to suggest improvements or write new functions based on your specifications. ### When should I choose dmux over duet-gpt? Choose dmux over duet-gpt when dmux is primarily HTML; duet-gpt is TypeScript; Requirements: Does not require Docker for operation.; Tags unique to dmux: agentic-workflow, ai-agents, coding-agents, coordinator; When you need to coordinate multiple AI-based coding assistants in your development process, dmux can streamline how these tools interact with your projects through its agentic workflow feature. ### When should I avoid duet-gpt? For automated task executions where high reliability is imperative. DuetGPT may generate commands that require manual oversight before execution. In situations requiring strict control over function calls, as it relies on the OpenAI API's function calling feature, which might not fully cover specific enterprise workflows. ### When should I avoid dmux? If you are looking for a tool that directly enhances the functionality of individual AI coding assistants rather than orchestrating multiple assistants, dmux may not meet your needs. In scenarios where developers prefer manual management of their workflows without relying on an automated agentic multiplexer like dmux. ### Is duet-gpt or dmux more popular on GitHub? dmux has more GitHub stars (1,775 vs 168). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are duet-gpt and dmux open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (duet-gpt: MIT, dmux: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to duet-gpt or dmux? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [duet-gpt alternatives](/tools/kristoferlund-duet-gpt/alternatives) and [dmux alternatives](/tools/standardagents-dmux/alternatives) ([duet-gpt markdown twin](/tools/kristoferlund-duet-gpt/alternatives.md), [dmux markdown twin](/tools/standardagents-dmux/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/kristoferlund-duet-gpt-vs-standardagents-dmux.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, duet-gpt or dmux? duet-gpt: Dormant. dmux: 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 duet-gpt and dmux? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [duet-gpt trust report](/tools/kristoferlund-duet-gpt/trust); [dmux trust report](/tools/standardagents-dmux/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=kristoferlund-duet-gpt`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=kristoferlund-duet-gpt) - 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/_