Comparison
pmb vs Athena-Public
Verdict
Pick pmb if pmb - Local-first persistent memory for AI coding agents; pick Athena-Public if persistent memory & governed autonomy for AI Agents, built in Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | pmb | Athena-Public |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (11d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 1mo · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1mo · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 3w · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- pmb
- Local-first persistent memory for AI coding agents with offline and multilingual capabilities.
- Athena-Public
- The Linux OS for AI Agents
Stars
- pmb
- 279
- Athena-Public
- 543
Forks
- pmb
- 16
- Athena-Public
- 74
Open issues
- pmb
- 5
- Athena-Public
- 0
Language
- pmb
- Python
- Athena-Public
- Python
Adopt for
- pmb
- pmb - Local-first persistent memory for AI coding agents
- Athena-Public
- Persistent memory & governed autonomy for AI Agents, built in Python.
Persona
- pmb
- -
- Athena-Public
- -
Runtime
- pmb
- -
- Athena-Public
- -
License
- pmb
- Apache-2.0
- Athena-Public
- MIT
Last pushed
- pmb
- Jul 13, 2026
- Athena-Public
- Jul 23, 2026
Categories
- pmb
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- Athena-Public
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- pmb
- Active (82%)
- Athena-Public
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- pmb
- 11d
- Athena-Public
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- pmb
- 5
- Athena-Public
- 0
Full report
- pmb
- Trust report
- Athena-Public
- Trust report
Choose pmb if…
- License: pmb is Apache-2.0, Athena-Public is MIT.
- Requirements: No explicit requirements listed in repository data, but likely Python and compatible SQL database setup..
- Tags unique to pmb: ai-memory, bm25, claude-code, codex.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval.
- - When you need a solution that integrates directly with popular AI coding agents such as Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex.
When NOT to use pmb
- - In scenarios where real-time data retrieval is essential since pmb focuses on local storage rather than cloud-based synchronization.
- - If your project requires heavy reliance on online services or if offline functionality doesn't provide a necessary advantage.
- - When the specific use case does not benefit from having multilingual capabilities for AI coding tasks.
Choose Athena-Public if…
- License: Athena-Public is MIT, pmb is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to Athena-Public: chatgpt, framework, google-antigravity, knowledge-management.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- When you need persistent memory and structured reasoning capabilities that enhance any LLM used as an AI agent or assistant.
When NOT to use Athena-Public
- If your project requires a platform with extensive pre-built integrations beyond mere memory management for LLMs, Athena-Public may not offer sufficient out-of-the-box integration support.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (oleksiijko/pmb) · observed Jul 24, 2026
- GitHub forks (oleksiijko/pmb) · observed Jul 24, 2026
- Last push (oleksiijko/pmb) · observed Jul 13, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 24, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub stars (winstonkoh87/Athena-Public) · observed Jul 23, 2026
- GitHub forks (winstonkoh87/Athena-Public) · observed Jul 23, 2026
- Last push (winstonkoh87/Athena-Public) · observed Jul 23, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 23, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: pmb 279 · Athena-Public 543 (synced Jul 24, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between pmb and Athena-Public?
- pmb: Local-first persistent memory for AI coding agents with offline and multilingual capabilities.. Athena-Public: The Linux OS for AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose pmb over Athena-Public?
- Choose pmb over Athena-Public when License: pmb is Apache-2.0, Athena-Public is MIT; Requirements: No explicit requirements listed in repository data, but likely Python and compatible SQL database setup.; Tags unique to pmb: ai-memory, bm25, claude-code, codex; Also covers Data & Retrieval; - When you need a solution that integrates directly with popular AI coding agents such as Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex.
- When should I choose Athena-Public over pmb?
- Choose Athena-Public over pmb when License: Athena-Public is MIT, pmb is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to Athena-Public: chatgpt, framework, google-antigravity, knowledge-management; Also covers Developer Tools; When you need persistent memory and structured reasoning capabilities that enhance any LLM used as an AI agent or assistant.
- When should I avoid pmb?
- - In scenarios where real-time data retrieval is essential since pmb focuses on local storage rather than cloud-based synchronization. - If your project requires heavy reliance on online services or if offline functionality doesn't provide a necessary advantage. - When the specific use case does not benefit from having multilingual capabilities for AI coding tasks.
- When should I avoid Athena-Public?
- If your project requires a platform with extensive pre-built integrations beyond mere memory management for LLMs, Athena-Public may not offer sufficient out-of-the-box integration support.
- Is pmb or Athena-Public more popular on GitHub?
- Athena-Public has more GitHub stars (543 vs 279). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are pmb and Athena-Public open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (pmb: Apache-2.0, Athena-Public: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to pmb or Athena-Public?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at pmb alternatives and Athena-Public alternatives (pmb markdown twin, Athena-Public 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, pmb or Athena-Public?
- pmb: Active. Athena-Public: 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 pmb and Athena-Public?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: pmb trust report; Athena-Public trust report.