Comparison
ax vs tma1
Verdict
Pick ax if ax is an agent-first toolset for managing observability and memory aimed at AI coding agents like Claude Code and Codex, with a focus on local-first strong typing in TypeScript; pick tma1 if tMA1 is specialized in local-first observability by tracking every LLM call and routing this information to the next agent turn via hooks and MCP.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | ax | tma1 |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of Sep 10, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 10, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 10, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 10, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 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
- ax
- Agent experience layer with observability and memory for AI coding agents.
- tma1
- Local-first observability for AI agents with LLM call tracking
Stars
- ax
- 107
- tma1
- 117
Forks
- ax
- 13
- tma1
- 14
Open issues
- ax
- 35
- tma1
- 5
Language
- ax
- TypeScript
- tma1
- Go
Adopt for
- ax
- ax is an agent-first toolset for managing observability and memory aimed at AI coding agents like Claude Code and Codex, with a focus on local-first strong typing in TypeScript.
- tma1
- TMA1 is specialized in local-first observability by tracking every LLM call and routing this information to the next agent turn via hooks and MCP.
Persona
- ax
- -
- tma1
- -
Runtime
- ax
- -
- tma1
- -
License
- ax
- AGPL-3.0
- tma1
- TMA1 is available under the Apache-2.0 license, allowing for broad usage with attribution.
Last pushed
- ax
- Sep 8, 2026
- tma1
- Sep 10, 2026
Categories
- ax
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
- tma1
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Days since push
- ax
- 1d
- tma1
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- ax
- 35
- tma1
- 5
Stars delta
- ax
- +14 (30d)
- tma1
- +2 (30d)
Open issues delta
- ax
- +1 (30d)
- tma1
- -10 (30d)
Owner type
- ax
- User
- tma1
- Organization
Full report
- tma1
- Trust report
Choose ax if…
- ax is primarily TypeScript; tma1 is Go.
- License: ax is AGPL-3.0, tma1 is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to ax: agent-memory, ai-agents, bun, developer-tools.
- For projects requiring detailed observability and memory management specific to AI-driven coding agents
When NOT to use ax
- Avoid if seeking a tool agnostic to AI-specific functionalities like those for Claude Code and Codex
- Not recommended when looking for solutions outside local-first approaches in TypeScript environment
Choose tma1 if…
- tma1 is primarily Go; ax is TypeScript.
- License: tma1 is Apache-2.0, ax is AGPL-3.0.
- Pricing: Free open-source tool with no initial cost to use or modify according to its Apache-2.0 license..
- Requirements: TMA1 requires an installation script that auto-configures and sets up GreptimeDB.; Operational requirements are platform-independent, as it supports macOS/Linux install scripts and a PowerShell one for Windows..
- Tags unique to tma1: greptimedb, llm-observability, local-first, opentelemetry.
- Use TMA1 if you are operating self-hosted AI agents and require detailed observability over LLM calls that can be routed into subsequent turns for further action.
When NOT to use tma1
- Avoid TMA1 if you prefer cloud-based solutions or require real-time collaboration features that it does not inherently support due to its self-hosted nature.
- Do not use TMA1 in environments sensitive to open ports, since it runs a local server and dashboard accessible at default localhost settings which may not suit all security policies.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (Necmttn/ax) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (Necmttn/ax) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (Necmttn/ax) · observed Sep 8, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (tma1-ai/tma1) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (tma1-ai/tma1) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (tma1-ai/tma1) · observed Sep 10, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: ax 107 · tma1 117 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between ax and tma1?
- ax: Agent experience layer with observability and memory for AI coding agents.. tma1: Local-first observability for AI agents with LLM call tracking. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose ax over tma1?
- Choose ax over tma1 when ax is primarily TypeScript; tma1 is Go; License: ax is AGPL-3.0, tma1 is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to ax: agent-memory, ai-agents, bun, developer-tools; For projects requiring detailed observability and memory management specific to AI-driven coding agents.
- When should I choose tma1 over ax?
- Choose tma1 over ax when tma1 is primarily Go; ax is TypeScript; License: tma1 is Apache-2.0, ax is AGPL-3.0; Pricing: Free open-source tool with no initial cost to use or modify according to its Apache-2.0 license.; Requirements: TMA1 requires an installation script that auto-configures and sets up GreptimeDB.; Operational requirements are platform-independent, as it supports macOS/Linux install scripts and a PowerShell one for Windows.; Tags unique to tma1: greptimedb, llm-observability, local-first, opentelemetry; Use TMA1 if you are operating self-hosted AI agents and require detailed observability over LLM calls that can be routed into subsequent turns for further action.
- When should I avoid ax?
- Avoid if seeking a tool agnostic to AI-specific functionalities like those for Claude Code and Codex Not recommended when looking for solutions outside local-first approaches in TypeScript environment
- When should I avoid tma1?
- Avoid TMA1 if you prefer cloud-based solutions or require real-time collaboration features that it does not inherently support due to its self-hosted nature. Do not use TMA1 in environments sensitive to open ports, since it runs a local server and dashboard accessible at default localhost settings which may not suit all security policies.
- Is ax or tma1 more popular on GitHub?
- tma1 has more GitHub stars (117 vs 107). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are ax and tma1 open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (ax: AGPL-3.0, tma1: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to ax or tma1?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at ax alternatives and tma1 alternatives (ax markdown twin, tma1 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, ax or tma1?
- ax: Very active. tma1: 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 ax and tma1?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: ax trust report; tma1 trust report.