Comparison
Magick vs AutoGPT
Verdict
Pick Magick when magick is primarily TypeScript; AutoGPT is Python; pick AutoGPT when autoGPT is primarily Python; Magick is TypeScript.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | Magick | AutoGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (381d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No lockfile As of 1d · none |
Tagline
- Magick
- Magick is a cutting-edge toolkit for a new kind of AI builder. Make Magick with us!
- AutoGPT
- AutoGPT is the vision of accessible AI for everyone, to use and to build on.
Stars
- Magick
- 841
- AutoGPT
- 185k
Forks
- Magick
- 138
- AutoGPT
- 46k
Open issues
- Magick
- 32
- AutoGPT
- 494
Language
- Magick
- TypeScript
- AutoGPT
- Python
Adopt for
- Magick
- -
- AutoGPT
- AutoGPT is a Python-based tool for creating accessible autonomous AI agents that can leverage various LLM APIs including OpenAI's GPT and Anthropic's Claude.
Persona
- Magick
- -
- AutoGPT
- -
Runtime
- Magick
- -
- AutoGPT
- -
License
- Magick
- Other
- AutoGPT
- Other
Last pushed
- Magick
- Jun 24, 2025
- AutoGPT
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- Magick
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks, Vector Databases
- AutoGPT
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- Magick
- Dormant (18%)
- AutoGPT
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- Magick
- 381d
- AutoGPT
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- Magick
- 32
- AutoGPT
- 494
Full report
- Magick
- Trust report
- AutoGPT
- Trust report
Choose Magick if…
- Magick is primarily TypeScript; AutoGPT is Python.
- Tags unique to Magick: agent, agi, blueprints-visual-scripting, embeddings.
- Also covers Vector Databases.
When NOT to use Magick
- Last GitHub push was 382 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jun 24, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on Magick.
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
Choose AutoGPT if…
- AutoGPT is primarily Python; Magick is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to AutoGPT: agentic-ai, agents, artificial-intelligence, autonomous-agents.
- When you need to rapidly prototype or deploy an autonomous agent using existing language models without deep AI expertise.
When NOT to use AutoGPT
- Avoid if you require absolute control over the underlying AI infrastructure and APIs used by your autonomous agents, as AutoGPT imposes its own framework.
- If your project demands proprietary or specialized models that aren't supported by AutoGPT's API ecosystem (e.g., custom TensorFlow or PyTorch models), consider other tools.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (Oneirocom/Magick) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (Oneirocom/Magick) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (Oneirocom/Magick) · observed Jun 24, 2025
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT) · 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: Magick 841 · AutoGPT 185k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between Magick and AutoGPT?
- Magick: Magick is a cutting-edge toolkit for a new kind of AI builder. Make Magick with us!. AutoGPT: AutoGPT is the vision of accessible AI for everyone, to use and to build on.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose Magick over AutoGPT?
- Choose Magick over AutoGPT when Magick is primarily TypeScript; AutoGPT is Python; Tags unique to Magick: agent, agi, blueprints-visual-scripting, embeddings; Also covers Vector Databases.
- When should I choose AutoGPT over Magick?
- Choose AutoGPT over Magick when AutoGPT is primarily Python; Magick is TypeScript; Tags unique to AutoGPT: agentic-ai, agents, artificial-intelligence, autonomous-agents; When you need to rapidly prototype or deploy an autonomous agent using existing language models without deep AI expertise.
- When should I avoid Magick?
- Last GitHub push was 382 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jun 24, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on Magick. AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
- When should I avoid AutoGPT?
- Avoid if you require absolute control over the underlying AI infrastructure and APIs used by your autonomous agents, as AutoGPT imposes its own framework. If your project demands proprietary or specialized models that aren't supported by AutoGPT's API ecosystem (e.g., custom TensorFlow or PyTorch models), consider other tools.
- Is Magick or AutoGPT more popular on GitHub?
- AutoGPT has more GitHub stars (185,464 vs 841). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are Magick and AutoGPT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (Magick: Other, AutoGPT: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to Magick or AutoGPT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at Magick alternatives and AutoGPT alternatives (Magick markdown twin, AutoGPT 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, Magick or AutoGPT?
- Magick: Dormant. AutoGPT: 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 Magick and AutoGPT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: Magick trust report; AutoGPT trust report.