Comparison
raft vs Agent-Reach
Verdict
Pick raft when raft is primarily Cuda; Agent-Reach is Python; pick Agent-Reach when agent-Reach is primarily Python; raft is Cuda.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | raft | Agent-Reach |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d 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 | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- raft
- RAFT contains fundamental widely-used algorithms and primitives for machine learning and information retrieval. The algorithms are CUDA-accelerated and form building blocks for more easily writing hig
- Agent-Reach
- Give your AI agent eyes to see the entire internet. Read & search Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, GitHub, Bilibili, XiaoHongShu — one CLI, zero API fees.
Stars
- raft
- 1.0k
- Agent-Reach
- 55k
Forks
- raft
- 240
- Agent-Reach
- 4.5k
Open issues
- raft
- 448
- Agent-Reach
- 144
Language
- raft
- Cuda
- Agent-Reach
- Python
Adopt for
- raft
- -
- Agent-Reach
- -
Persona
- raft
- -
- Agent-Reach
- -
Runtime
- raft
- -
- Agent-Reach
- -
License
- raft
- Apache-2.0
- Agent-Reach
- MIT
Last pushed
- raft
- Jul 11, 2026
- Agent-Reach
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- raft
- Vector Databases, LLM Frameworks, Data & Retrieval
- Agent-Reach
- LLM Frameworks, AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- raft
- 448
- Agent-Reach
- 144
Owner type
- raft
- Organization
- Agent-Reach
- User
Security scan
- raft
- No lockfile
- Agent-Reach
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- raft
- Trust report
- Agent-Reach
- Trust report
Choose raft if…
- raft is primarily Cuda; Agent-Reach is Python.
- License: raft is Apache-2.0, Agent-Reach is MIT.
- Tags unique to raft: clustering, anns, gpu, building-blocks.
- Also covers Vector Databases, Data & Retrieval.
When NOT to use raft
- Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough.
Choose Agent-Reach if…
- Agent-Reach is primarily Python; raft is Cuda.
- License: Agent-Reach is MIT, raft is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to Agent-Reach: agent-infrastructure, ai-search, bilibili, claude-code.
- Also covers AI Agents, Developer Tools.
When NOT to use Agent-Reach
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (NVIDIA/raft) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (NVIDIA/raft) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (NVIDIA/raft) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (Panniantong/Agent-Reach) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (Panniantong/Agent-Reach) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (Panniantong/Agent-Reach) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: raft 1.0k · Agent-Reach 55k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between raft and Agent-Reach?
- raft: RAFT contains fundamental widely-used algorithms and primitives for machine learning and information retrieval. The algorithms are CUDA-accelerated and form building blocks for more easily writing hig. Agent-Reach: Give your AI agent eyes to see the entire internet. Read & search Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, GitHub, Bilibili, XiaoHongShu — one CLI, zero API fees.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose raft over Agent-Reach?
- Choose raft over Agent-Reach when raft is primarily Cuda; Agent-Reach is Python; License: raft is Apache-2.0, Agent-Reach is MIT; Tags unique to raft: clustering, anns, gpu, building-blocks; Also covers Vector Databases, Data & Retrieval.
- When should I choose Agent-Reach over raft?
- Choose Agent-Reach over raft when Agent-Reach is primarily Python; raft is Cuda; License: Agent-Reach is MIT, raft is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to Agent-Reach: agent-infrastructure, ai-search, bilibili, claude-code; Also covers AI Agents, Developer Tools.
- When should I avoid raft?
- Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough.
- When should I avoid Agent-Reach?
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is raft or Agent-Reach more popular on GitHub?
- Agent-Reach has more GitHub stars (54,715 vs 1,026). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are raft and Agent-Reach open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (raft: Apache-2.0, Agent-Reach: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to raft or Agent-Reach?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at raft alternatives and Agent-Reach alternatives (raft markdown twin, Agent-Reach 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, raft or Agent-Reach?
- raft: Very active. Agent-Reach: 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 raft and Agent-Reach?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: raft trust report; Agent-Reach trust report.