Comparison
autogen vs dr-doc-search
Verdict
Pick autogen when license: autogen is CC-BY-4.0, dr-doc-search is MIT; pick dr-doc-search when license: dr-doc-search is MIT, autogen is CC-BY-4.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | autogen | dr-doc-search |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (87d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (648d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | 300 low (300 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- autogen
- A programming framework for agentic AI
- dr-doc-search
- Converse with book - Built with GPT-3
Stars
- autogen
- 60k
- dr-doc-search
- 597
Forks
- autogen
- 9.0k
- dr-doc-search
- 59
Open issues
- autogen
- 945
- dr-doc-search
- 6
Language
- autogen
- Python
- dr-doc-search
- Python
Adopt for
- autogen
- AutoGen is a Python-based framework for developing and managing agentic AI systems. It includes the AutoGen Studio for no-code GUI setup, integrating with various models.
- dr-doc-search
- -
Persona
- autogen
- -
- dr-doc-search
- -
Runtime
- autogen
- -
- dr-doc-search
- -
License
- autogen
- CC-BY-4.0
- dr-doc-search
- MIT
Last pushed
- autogen
- Apr 15, 2026
- dr-doc-search
- Oct 1, 2024
Categories
- autogen
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
- dr-doc-search
- LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- autogen
- Steady (60%)
- dr-doc-search
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- autogen
- 87d
- dr-doc-search
- 648d
Open issues (now)
- autogen
- 945
- dr-doc-search
- 6
Owner type
- autogen
- Organization
- dr-doc-search
- User
Security scan
- autogen
- No lockfile
- dr-doc-search
- 300 low (300 low)
Full report
- autogen
- Trust report
- dr-doc-search
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · autogen: Python runtime · dr-doc-search: Python runtime
Choose autogen if…
- License: autogen is CC-BY-4.0, dr-doc-search is MIT.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later.; Ensure security when connecting to MCP servers due to the potential for local command execution and sensitive information exposure..
- Tags unique to autogen: agentic-agi, agents, ai, autogen.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- You need a framework that supports integration with multiple AI models via OpenAI's chat completion client.
When NOT to use autogen
- If you require tools supporting multiple programming languages beyond Python, as AutoGen is strictly a Python-based framework.
- When deploying in environments where connecting to external servers (like those used by MCP) could pose security risks or is prohibited.
- You need solutions which do not involve additional installations for server components such as `playwright/mcp`, as AutoGen requires this setup for certain functionalities.
Choose dr-doc-search if…
- License: dr-doc-search is MIT, autogen is CC-BY-4.0.
- Tags unique to dr-doc-search: gpt3, langchain, nlp-machine-learning, python.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (6).
When NOT to use dr-doc-search
- Last GitHub push was 649 days ago (dormant maintenance, Oct 1, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on dr-doc-search.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (microsoft/autogen) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (microsoft/autogen) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (microsoft/autogen) · observed Apr 15, 2026
- License file (CC-BY-4.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (namuan/dr-doc-search) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (namuan/dr-doc-search) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (namuan/dr-doc-search) · observed Oct 1, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: autogen 60k · dr-doc-search 597 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between autogen and dr-doc-search?
- autogen: A programming framework for agentic AI. dr-doc-search: Converse with book - Built with GPT-3. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose autogen over dr-doc-search?
- Choose autogen over dr-doc-search when License: autogen is CC-BY-4.0, dr-doc-search is MIT; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later.; Ensure security when connecting to MCP servers due to the potential for local command execution and sensitive information exposure.; Tags unique to autogen: agentic-agi, agents, ai, autogen; Also covers AI Agents; You need a framework that supports integration with multiple AI models via OpenAI's chat completion client.
- When should I choose dr-doc-search over autogen?
- Choose dr-doc-search over autogen when License: dr-doc-search is MIT, autogen is CC-BY-4.0; Tags unique to dr-doc-search: gpt3, langchain, nlp-machine-learning, python; Leaner open-issue backlog (6).
- When should I avoid autogen?
- If you require tools supporting multiple programming languages beyond Python, as AutoGen is strictly a Python-based framework. When deploying in environments where connecting to external servers (like those used by MCP) could pose security risks or is prohibited. You need solutions which do not involve additional installations for server components such as
playwright/mcp, as AutoGen requires this setup for certain functionalities. - When should I avoid dr-doc-search?
- Last GitHub push was 649 days ago (dormant maintenance, Oct 1, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on dr-doc-search. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is autogen or dr-doc-search more popular on GitHub?
- autogen has more GitHub stars (59,658 vs 597). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are autogen and dr-doc-search open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (autogen: CC-BY-4.0, dr-doc-search: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to autogen or dr-doc-search?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at autogen alternatives and dr-doc-search alternatives (autogen markdown twin, dr-doc-search 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, autogen or dr-doc-search?
- autogen: Steady. dr-doc-search: Dormant. 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 autogen and dr-doc-search?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: autogen trust report; dr-doc-search trust report.