Comparison
openyak vs obsidian-Smart2Brain
Verdict
Pick openyak if openyak is an open-source AI agent designed for desktop work that emphasizes local deployment and privacy, integrating with various large language models; pick obsidian-Smart2Brain if a TypeScript-based Obsidian plugin that enhances the note-taking platform by integrating a privacy-focused AI assistant. This integration supports embeddings and is compatible with frameworks like Ollama.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | openyak | obsidian-Smart2Brain |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (15d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 19, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 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
- openyak
- Open-source local-first AI agent for desktop work
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- An Obsidian plugin to interact with your privacy focused AI-Assistant
Stars
- openyak
- 708
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- 1.3k
Forks
- openyak
- 61
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- 119
Open issues
- openyak
- 9
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- 32
Language
- openyak
- TypeScript
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- openyak
- Openyak is an open-source AI agent designed for desktop work that emphasizes local deployment and privacy, integrating with various large language models.
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- A TypeScript-based Obsidian plugin that enhances the note-taking platform by integrating a privacy-focused AI assistant. This integration supports embeddings and is compatible with frameworks like Ollama.
Persona
- openyak
- -
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- -
Runtime
- openyak
- -
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- -
License
- openyak
- Apache-2.0
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- MIT
Last pushed
- openyak
- Sep 5, 2026
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- Sep 19, 2026
Categories
- openyak
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- openyak
- Active (82%)
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- openyak
- 15d
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- openyak
- 9
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- 32
Stars delta
- openyak
- +4 (30d)
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- +80 (30d)
Open issues delta
- openyak
- -21 (30d)
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- -11 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- openyak
- Published findings
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- openyak
- Trust report
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- Trust report
Choose openyak if…
- License: openyak is Apache-2.0, obsidian-Smart2Brain is MIT.
- Tags unique to openyak: code-assistant, desktop-agent, local-llm, open-source.
- When you need coding assistance from an AI on your desktop without relying on cloud services
When NOT to use openyak
- Avoid if you have high computational demands that cannot be met by local resources such as limited GPU power
Choose obsidian-Smart2Brain if…
- License: obsidian-Smart2Brain is MIT, openyak is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to obsidian-Smart2Brain: ai, chatgpt, embeddings, obsidian-md.
- You are using Obsidian for note-taking and want to enhance your digital knowledge repository in a privacy-conscious manner, leveraging smart interaction features.
When NOT to use obsidian-Smart2Brain
- You require real-time updates from public AI services like ChatGPT directly within your notes, as Smart2Brain emphasizes a private AI experience.
- If your workflow does not involve managing extensive digital knowledge repositories or if you do not use Obsidian for note-taking purposes.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (openyak/openyak) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (openyak/openyak) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (openyak/openyak) · observed Sep 5, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 19, 2026
- GitHub stars (your-papa/obsidian-Smart2Brain) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (your-papa/obsidian-Smart2Brain) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (your-papa/obsidian-Smart2Brain) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: openyak 708 · obsidian-Smart2Brain 1.3k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between openyak and obsidian-Smart2Brain?
- openyak: Open-source local-first AI agent for desktop work. obsidian-Smart2Brain: An Obsidian plugin to interact with your privacy focused AI-Assistant. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose openyak over obsidian-Smart2Brain?
- Choose openyak over obsidian-Smart2Brain when License: openyak is Apache-2.0, obsidian-Smart2Brain is MIT; Tags unique to openyak: code-assistant, desktop-agent, local-llm, open-source; When you need coding assistance from an AI on your desktop without relying on cloud services.
- When should I choose obsidian-Smart2Brain over openyak?
- Choose obsidian-Smart2Brain over openyak when License: obsidian-Smart2Brain is MIT, openyak is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to obsidian-Smart2Brain: ai, chatgpt, embeddings, obsidian-md; You are using Obsidian for note-taking and want to enhance your digital knowledge repository in a privacy-conscious manner, leveraging smart interaction features.
- When should I avoid openyak?
- Avoid if you have high computational demands that cannot be met by local resources such as limited GPU power
- When should I avoid obsidian-Smart2Brain?
- You require real-time updates from public AI services like ChatGPT directly within your notes, as Smart2Brain emphasizes a private AI experience. If your workflow does not involve managing extensive digital knowledge repositories or if you do not use Obsidian for note-taking purposes.
- Is openyak or obsidian-Smart2Brain more popular on GitHub?
- obsidian-Smart2Brain has more GitHub stars (1,284 vs 708). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are openyak and obsidian-Smart2Brain open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (openyak: Apache-2.0, obsidian-Smart2Brain: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to openyak or obsidian-Smart2Brain?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at openyak alternatives and obsidian-Smart2Brain alternatives (openyak markdown twin, obsidian-Smart2Brain 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, openyak or obsidian-Smart2Brain?
- openyak: Active. obsidian-Smart2Brain: 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 openyak and obsidian-Smart2Brain?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: openyak trust report; obsidian-Smart2Brain trust report.