Comparison
RD-Agent vs LLM-Agent-Paper-List
Verdict
Pick RD-Agent if rD-Agent is an automation tool for AI-driven R&D processes, focusing on data and model development using Python with support from Docker installations; pick LLM-Agent-Paper-List if lLM-Agent-Paper-List is a curated repository of essential papers on large language model-based agents, focusing on AgentGym, a framework for developing and training LLM agents through reinforcement learning.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | RD-Agent | LLM-Agent-Paper-List |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (14d since push) As of Aug 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (371d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · 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
- RD-Agent
- Automating high-value R&D processes through AI-driven data science and model development.
- LLM-Agent-Paper-List
- Must-read papers for LLM-based agents.
Stars
- RD-Agent
- 14k
- LLM-Agent-Paper-List
- 8.2k
Forks
- RD-Agent
- 1.8k
- LLM-Agent-Paper-List
- 499
Open issues
- RD-Agent
- 198
- LLM-Agent-Paper-List
- 32
Language
- RD-Agent
- Python
- LLM-Agent-Paper-List
- -
Adopt for
- RD-Agent
- RD-Agent is an automation tool for AI-driven R&D processes, focusing on data and model development using Python with support from Docker installations.
- LLM-Agent-Paper-List
- LLM-Agent-Paper-List is a curated repository of essential papers on large language model-based agents, focusing on AgentGym, a framework for developing and training LLM agents through reinforcement learning.
Persona
- RD-Agent
- -
- LLM-Agent-Paper-List
- -
Runtime
- RD-Agent
- -
- LLM-Agent-Paper-List
- -
License
- RD-Agent
- MIT
- LLM-Agent-Paper-List
- -
Last pushed
- RD-Agent
- Aug 4, 2026
- LLM-Agent-Paper-List
- Sep 12, 2025
Categories
- RD-Agent
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Model Training
- LLM-Agent-Paper-List
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- RD-Agent
- Active (82%)
- LLM-Agent-Paper-List
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- RD-Agent
- 14d
- LLM-Agent-Paper-List
- 371d
Open issues (now)
- RD-Agent
- 198
- LLM-Agent-Paper-List
- 32
Stars delta
- RD-Agent
- +332 (30d)
- LLM-Agent-Paper-List
- +50 (30d)
Open issues delta
- RD-Agent
- +5 (30d)
- LLM-Agent-Paper-List
- +1 (30d)
Owner type
- RD-Agent
- Organization
- LLM-Agent-Paper-List
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- RD-Agent
- Published findings
- LLM-Agent-Paper-List
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- RD-Agent
- Trust report
- LLM-Agent-Paper-List
- Trust report
Choose RD-Agent if…
- Pricing: RD-Agent operates under the MIT license allowing free use of the tool. Its framework for R&D automation can be expanded with premium services for enterprise-level support and integration if needed..
- Requirements: Requires Docker; Ensure Docker is installed beforehand and accessible without `sudo` by the current user for RD-Agent operation.; Supports Python installations via PyPI or development setup from source, which also requires installation of dependencies as per the documentation..
- Tags unique to RD-Agent: ai, automation, data-mining, data-science.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval.
- When you require automation in high-value R&D tasks that revolve around data science and model development within the AI domain.
When NOT to use RD-Agent
- When the need arises to work in an environment where Python cannot be used or there is a requirement for another programming language framework that complements existing infrastructure better.
- If your development team lacks expertise with Docker and is not willing or able to adopt it, as most scenarios within RD-Agent require a solid Docker setup.
Choose LLM-Agent-Paper-List if…
- Tags unique to LLM-Agent-Paper-List: evaluation, large-language-models, nlp, reinforcement learning.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability.
- When you need a comprehensive list of must-read papers on LLM-based agents, including detailed insights into AgentGym, a framework for developing and training LLM agents through reinforcement learning
When NOT to use LLM-Agent-Paper-List
- If you are looking for a tool that focuses on a broader range of AI agent development beyond LLM-based agents, as LLM-Agent-Paper-List is specifically curated for LLM-based agents
- When you need real-time updates or a dynamic list of papers, as the repository is a static list and does not automatically update with new publications
- If you require a tool that includes practical code implementations for all listed papers, as the repository primarily serves as a list and does not provide comprehensive code for every paper
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (microsoft/RD-Agent) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (microsoft/RD-Agent) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (microsoft/RD-Agent) · observed Aug 4, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (WooooDyy/LLM-Agent-Paper-List) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (WooooDyy/LLM-Agent-Paper-List) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (WooooDyy/LLM-Agent-Paper-List) · observed Sep 12, 2025
- License file (unknown) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: RD-Agent 14k · LLM-Agent-Paper-List 8.2k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between RD-Agent and LLM-Agent-Paper-List?
- RD-Agent: Automating high-value R&D processes through AI-driven data science and model development.. LLM-Agent-Paper-List: Must-read papers for LLM-based agents.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose RD-Agent over LLM-Agent-Paper-List?
- Choose RD-Agent over LLM-Agent-Paper-List when Pricing: RD-Agent operates under the MIT license allowing free use of the tool. Its framework for R&D automation can be expanded with premium services for enterprise-level support and integration if needed.; Requirements: Requires Docker; Ensure Docker is installed beforehand and accessible without
sudoby the current user for RD-Agent operation.; Supports Python installations via PyPI or development setup from source, which also requires installation of dependencies as per the documentation.; Tags unique to RD-Agent: ai, automation, data-mining, data-science; Also covers Data & Retrieval; When you require automation in high-value R&D tasks that revolve around data science and model development within the AI domain. - When should I choose LLM-Agent-Paper-List over RD-Agent?
- Choose LLM-Agent-Paper-List over RD-Agent when Tags unique to LLM-Agent-Paper-List: evaluation, large-language-models, nlp, reinforcement learning; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; When you need a comprehensive list of must-read papers on LLM-based agents, including detailed insights into AgentGym, a framework for developing and training LLM agents through reinforcement learning.
- When should I avoid RD-Agent?
- When the need arises to work in an environment where Python cannot be used or there is a requirement for another programming language framework that complements existing infrastructure better. If your development team lacks expertise with Docker and is not willing or able to adopt it, as most scenarios within RD-Agent require a solid Docker setup.
- When should I avoid LLM-Agent-Paper-List?
- If you are looking for a tool that focuses on a broader range of AI agent development beyond LLM-based agents, as LLM-Agent-Paper-List is specifically curated for LLM-based agents When you need real-time updates or a dynamic list of papers, as the repository is a static list and does not automatically update with new publications If you require a tool that includes practical code implementations for all listed papers, as the repository primarily serves as a list and does not provide comprehensive code for every paper
- Is RD-Agent or LLM-Agent-Paper-List more popular on GitHub?
- RD-Agent has more GitHub stars (14,275 vs 8,222). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are RD-Agent and LLM-Agent-Paper-List open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to RD-Agent or LLM-Agent-Paper-List?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at RD-Agent alternatives and LLM-Agent-Paper-List alternatives (RD-Agent markdown twin, LLM-Agent-Paper-List 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, RD-Agent or LLM-Agent-Paper-List?
- RD-Agent: Active. LLM-Agent-Paper-List: 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 RD-Agent and LLM-Agent-Paper-List?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: RD-Agent trust report; LLM-Agent-Paper-List trust report.