Comparison
just-chat vs openyak
Verdict
Pick just-chat if just-chat is a Python framework for setting up an LLM-based AI agent using Docker or Podman for quick chat interactions. It supports customization and provides detailed installation instructions; pick openyak if openyak is an open-source AI agent designed for desktop work that emphasizes local deployment and privacy, integrating with various large language models.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | just-chat | openyak |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (258d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Very active (3d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | Published findings As of 1mo · 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
- just-chat
- Make your LLM agent and chat with it simple and fast!
- openyak
- Open-source local-first AI agent for desktop work
Stars
- just-chat
- 74
- openyak
- 704
Forks
- just-chat
- 13
- openyak
- 58
Open issues
- just-chat
- 2
- openyak
- 30
Language
- just-chat
- Python
- openyak
- Python
Adopt for
- just-chat
- just-chat is a Python framework for setting up an LLM-based AI agent using Docker or Podman for quick chat interactions. It supports customization and provides detailed installation instructions.
- openyak
- Openyak is an open-source AI agent designed for desktop work that emphasizes local deployment and privacy, integrating with various large language models.
Persona
- just-chat
- -
- openyak
- -
Runtime
- just-chat
- -
- openyak
- -
License
- just-chat
- Apache-2.0
- openyak
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- just-chat
- Nov 22, 2025
- openyak
- Aug 9, 2026
Categories
- just-chat
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- openyak
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- just-chat
- Slowing (36%)
- openyak
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- just-chat
- 258d
- openyak
- 3d
Open issues (now)
- just-chat
- 2
- openyak
- 30
OSV dependency advisories
- just-chat
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- openyak
- Published findings
Full report
- just-chat
- Trust report
- openyak
- Trust report
Choose just-chat if…
- Tags unique to just-chat: chatbot, docker composition, llm-agent, podman support.
- just-chat ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need to quickly set up and interact with an LLM-based AI agent without extensive configuration.
When NOT to use just-chat
- If your workflow does not support Docker or Podman, as these are the only supported deployment environments.
- When you are using Ubuntu 22.04 with the default Podman version (v3), which requires manual installation since it is not fully compatible with just-chat's setup.
Choose openyak if…
- Tags unique to openyak: code-assistant, desktop-agent, local-llm, open-source.
- When you need coding assistance from an AI on your desktop without relying on cloud services
- More GitHub stars (704 vs 74) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use openyak
- Avoid if you have high computational demands that cannot be met by local resources such as limited GPU power
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (longevity-genie/just-chat) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- GitHub forks (longevity-genie/just-chat) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- Last push (longevity-genie/just-chat) · observed Nov 22, 2025
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (openyak/openyak) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- GitHub forks (openyak/openyak) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- Last push (openyak/openyak) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 19, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: just-chat 74 · openyak 704 (synced Aug 8, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between just-chat and openyak?
- just-chat: Make your LLM agent and chat with it simple and fast!. openyak: Open-source local-first AI agent for desktop work. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose just-chat over openyak?
- Choose just-chat over openyak when Tags unique to just-chat: chatbot, docker composition, llm-agent, podman support; just-chat ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to quickly set up and interact with an LLM-based AI agent without extensive configuration.
- When should I choose openyak over just-chat?
- Choose openyak over just-chat when Tags unique to openyak: code-assistant, desktop-agent, local-llm, open-source; When you need coding assistance from an AI on your desktop without relying on cloud services; More GitHub stars (704 vs 74) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I avoid just-chat?
- If your workflow does not support Docker or Podman, as these are the only supported deployment environments. When you are using Ubuntu 22.04 with the default Podman version (v3), which requires manual installation since it is not fully compatible with just-chat's setup.
- When should I avoid openyak?
- Avoid if you have high computational demands that cannot be met by local resources such as limited GPU power
- Is just-chat or openyak more popular on GitHub?
- openyak has more GitHub stars (704 vs 74). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are just-chat and openyak open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (just-chat: Apache-2.0, openyak: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to just-chat or openyak?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at just-chat alternatives and openyak alternatives (just-chat markdown twin, openyak 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, just-chat or openyak?
- just-chat: Slowing. openyak: 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 just-chat and openyak?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: just-chat trust report; openyak trust report.