Comparison
open-swe vs CodeMachine-CLI
Verdict
Pick open-swe if open-swe is an open-source asynchronous coding agent that allows customization of components like models, sandboxes, tools, triggers, prompts, and middleware; pick CodeMachine-CLI if codeMachine-CLI is an open-source TypeScript tool that enables developers to create repeatable workflows using AI coding agents.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | open-swe | CodeMachine-CLI |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Slowing (139d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · 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
- open-swe
- An Open-Source Asynchronous Coding Agent
- CodeMachine-CLI
- Orchestrates AI coding agents into repeatable workflows
Stars
- open-swe
- 10k
- CodeMachine-CLI
- 2.5k
Forks
- open-swe
- 1.2k
- CodeMachine-CLI
- 242
Open issues
- open-swe
- 18
- CodeMachine-CLI
- 9
Language
- open-swe
- Python
- CodeMachine-CLI
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- open-swe
- open-swe is an open-source asynchronous coding agent that allows customization of components like models, sandboxes, tools, triggers, prompts, and middleware.
- CodeMachine-CLI
- CodeMachine-CLI is an open-source TypeScript tool that enables developers to create repeatable workflows using AI coding agents.
Persona
- open-swe
- -
- CodeMachine-CLI
- -
Runtime
- open-swe
- -
- CodeMachine-CLI
- -
License
- open-swe
- MIT
- CodeMachine-CLI
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- open-swe
- Jul 10, 2026
- CodeMachine-CLI
- Feb 25, 2026
Categories
- open-swe
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
- CodeMachine-CLI
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- open-swe
- Very active (96%)
- CodeMachine-CLI
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- open-swe
- 0d
- CodeMachine-CLI
- 139d
Open issues (now)
- open-swe
- 18
- CodeMachine-CLI
- 9
Owner type
- open-swe
- Organization
- CodeMachine-CLI
- User
Full report
- open-swe
- Trust report
- CodeMachine-CLI
- Trust report
Choose open-swe if…
- open-swe is primarily Python; CodeMachine-CLI is TypeScript.
- License: open-swe is MIT, CodeMachine-CLI is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to open-swe: agent, anthropic, claudecode, llm.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability.
- open-swe ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- If you are integrating with Linear/Slack/GitHub workflows specifically as it seems to support these platforms natively.
When NOT to use open-swe
- Not recommended if you require real-time interaction with coding agents instead of asynchronous communication.
- Avoid choosing this tool if your project does not align well with customization options provided or if integration complexity outweighs benefits.
Choose CodeMachine-CLI if…
- CodeMachine-CLI is primarily TypeScript; open-swe is Python.
- License: CodeMachine-CLI is Apache-2.0, open-swe is MIT.
- Tags unique to CodeMachine-CLI: automation, cli-tool, code-generation, multi-agent-systems.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- CodeMachine-CLI ships an MCP server manifest.
- When you need to define and execute complex, multi-step coding workflows involving multiple AI agents for automation or code generation tasks
When NOT to use CodeMachine-CLI
- If your workflow can be handled by a single AI agent without the need to orchestrate multiple AI-coded agents together
- When you require real-time interactive sessions with an AI coding assistant and do not benefit from pre-defined workflows for automation purposes
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (langchain-ai/open-swe) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (langchain-ai/open-swe) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (langchain-ai/open-swe) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (moazbuilds/CodeMachine-CLI) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (moazbuilds/CodeMachine-CLI) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (moazbuilds/CodeMachine-CLI) · observed Feb 25, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: open-swe 10k · CodeMachine-CLI 2.5k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between open-swe and CodeMachine-CLI?
- open-swe: An Open-Source Asynchronous Coding Agent. CodeMachine-CLI: Orchestrates AI coding agents into repeatable workflows. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose open-swe over CodeMachine-CLI?
- Choose open-swe over CodeMachine-CLI when open-swe is primarily Python; CodeMachine-CLI is TypeScript; License: open-swe is MIT, CodeMachine-CLI is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to open-swe: agent, anthropic, claudecode, llm; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; open-swe ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; If you are integrating with Linear/Slack/GitHub workflows specifically as it seems to support these platforms natively.
- When should I choose CodeMachine-CLI over open-swe?
- Choose CodeMachine-CLI over open-swe when CodeMachine-CLI is primarily TypeScript; open-swe is Python; License: CodeMachine-CLI is Apache-2.0, open-swe is MIT; Tags unique to CodeMachine-CLI: automation, cli-tool, code-generation, multi-agent-systems; Also covers Developer Tools; CodeMachine-CLI ships an MCP server manifest; When you need to define and execute complex, multi-step coding workflows involving multiple AI agents for automation or code generation tasks.
- When should I avoid open-swe?
- Not recommended if you require real-time interaction with coding agents instead of asynchronous communication. Avoid choosing this tool if your project does not align well with customization options provided or if integration complexity outweighs benefits.
- When should I avoid CodeMachine-CLI?
- If your workflow can be handled by a single AI agent without the need to orchestrate multiple AI-coded agents together When you require real-time interactive sessions with an AI coding assistant and do not benefit from pre-defined workflows for automation purposes
- Is open-swe or CodeMachine-CLI more popular on GitHub?
- open-swe has more GitHub stars (10,235 vs 2,509). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are open-swe and CodeMachine-CLI open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (open-swe: MIT, CodeMachine-CLI: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to open-swe or CodeMachine-CLI?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at open-swe alternatives and CodeMachine-CLI alternatives (open-swe markdown twin, CodeMachine-CLI 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, open-swe or CodeMachine-CLI?
- open-swe: Very active. CodeMachine-CLI: Slowing. 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 open-swe and CodeMachine-CLI?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: open-swe trust report; CodeMachine-CLI trust report.