Comparison
code2prompt vs OpenHands
Verdict
Pick code2prompt when code2prompt is primarily Rust; OpenHands is Python; pick OpenHands when openHands is primarily Python; code2prompt is Rust.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | code2prompt | OpenHands |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (11d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- code2prompt
- A CLI tool to convert your codebase into a single LLM prompt with source tree, prompt templating, and token counting.
- OpenHands
- AI-Driven Development
Stars
- code2prompt
- 7.5k
- OpenHands
- 80k
Forks
- code2prompt
- 426
- OpenHands
- 10k
Open issues
- code2prompt
- 18
- OpenHands
- 359
Language
- code2prompt
- Rust
- OpenHands
- Python
Adopt for
- code2prompt
- -
- OpenHands
- OpenHands is an AI-driven development tool that integrates with multiple AI models like ChatGPT and Claude-AI to offer intelligent support for coding tasks in Python.
Persona
- code2prompt
- -
- OpenHands
- -
Runtime
- code2prompt
- -
- OpenHands
- -
License
- code2prompt
- MIT
- OpenHands
- Other
Last pushed
- code2prompt
- Jun 29, 2026
- OpenHands
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- code2prompt
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
- OpenHands
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- code2prompt
- Active (82%)
- OpenHands
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- code2prompt
- 11d
- OpenHands
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- code2prompt
- 18
- OpenHands
- 359
Owner type
- code2prompt
- User
- OpenHands
- Organization
Full report
- code2prompt
- Trust report
- OpenHands
- Trust report
Choose code2prompt if…
- code2prompt is primarily Rust; OpenHands is Python.
- License: code2prompt is MIT, OpenHands is Other.
- Tags unique to code2prompt: ai, claude, command-line, command-line-tool.
When NOT to use code2prompt
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Choose OpenHands if…
- OpenHands is primarily Python; code2prompt is Rust.
- License: OpenHands is Other, code2prompt is MIT.
- Tags unique to OpenHands: agent, artificial-intelligence, claude-ai, developer-tools.
- - You are working predominantly on Python projects requiring integration of advanced AI functionalities such as those offered by ChatGPT or Claude-AI.
When NOT to use OpenHands
- - If your project primarily uses technologies outside Python and you do not intend to integrate with ChatGPT or Claude-AI models specifically.
- - When the need for customization in AI model integration is limited, as OpenHands is more rigid in its current support for specific models like ChatGPT and Claude-AI.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (mufeedvh/code2prompt) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (mufeedvh/code2prompt) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (mufeedvh/code2prompt) · observed Jun 29, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (OpenHands/OpenHands) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (OpenHands/OpenHands) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (OpenHands/OpenHands) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: code2prompt 7.5k · OpenHands 80k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between code2prompt and OpenHands?
- code2prompt: A CLI tool to convert your codebase into a single LLM prompt with source tree, prompt templating, and token counting.. OpenHands: AI-Driven Development. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose code2prompt over OpenHands?
- Choose code2prompt over OpenHands when code2prompt is primarily Rust; OpenHands is Python; License: code2prompt is MIT, OpenHands is Other; Tags unique to code2prompt: ai, claude, command-line, command-line-tool.
- When should I choose OpenHands over code2prompt?
- Choose OpenHands over code2prompt when OpenHands is primarily Python; code2prompt is Rust; License: OpenHands is Other, code2prompt is MIT; Tags unique to OpenHands: agent, artificial-intelligence, claude-ai, developer-tools; - You are working predominantly on Python projects requiring integration of advanced AI functionalities such as those offered by ChatGPT or Claude-AI.
- When should I avoid code2prompt?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- When should I avoid OpenHands?
- - If your project primarily uses technologies outside Python and you do not intend to integrate with ChatGPT or Claude-AI models specifically. - When the need for customization in AI model integration is limited, as OpenHands is more rigid in its current support for specific models like ChatGPT and Claude-AI.
- Is code2prompt or OpenHands more popular on GitHub?
- OpenHands has more GitHub stars (80,430 vs 7,467). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are code2prompt and OpenHands open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (code2prompt: MIT, OpenHands: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to code2prompt or OpenHands?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at code2prompt alternatives and OpenHands alternatives (code2prompt markdown twin, OpenHands 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, code2prompt or OpenHands?
- code2prompt: Active. OpenHands: 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 code2prompt and OpenHands?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: code2prompt trust report; OpenHands trust report.