Comparison
Agent-Reach vs cortex-memory
Verdict
Pick Agent-Reach when agent-Reach is primarily Python; cortex-memory is TypeScript; pick cortex-memory when cortex-memory is primarily TypeScript; Agent-Reach is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | Agent-Reach | cortex-memory |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Slowing (108d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest | 3 low (3 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- 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.
- cortex-memory
- Persistent AI memory for Claude Code, Cursor & Cline. Auto-captures decisions, patterns and context across sessions. Zero-config VSCode extension + CLI + MCP server.
Stars
- Agent-Reach
- 55k
- cortex-memory
- 7
Forks
- Agent-Reach
- 4.5k
- cortex-memory
- 1
Open issues
- Agent-Reach
- 144
- cortex-memory
- 0
Language
- Agent-Reach
- Python
- cortex-memory
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- Agent-Reach
- -
- cortex-memory
- -
Persona
- Agent-Reach
- -
- cortex-memory
- -
Runtime
- Agent-Reach
- -
- cortex-memory
- -
License
- Agent-Reach
- MIT
- cortex-memory
- MIT
Last pushed
- Agent-Reach
- Jul 10, 2026
- cortex-memory
- Mar 25, 2026
Categories
- Agent-Reach
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools
- cortex-memory
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- Agent-Reach
- Very active (96%)
- cortex-memory
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- Agent-Reach
- 0d
- cortex-memory
- 108d
Open issues (now)
- Agent-Reach
- 144
- cortex-memory
- 0
Security scan
- Agent-Reach
- No MCP manifest
- cortex-memory
- 3 low (3 low)
Full report
- Agent-Reach
- Trust report
- cortex-memory
- Trust report
Choose Agent-Reach if…
- Agent-Reach is primarily Python; cortex-memory is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to Agent-Reach: agent-infrastructure, ai-search, bilibili, cursor.
- Also covers AI Agents, LLM Frameworks.
When NOT to use Agent-Reach
- 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.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Choose cortex-memory if…
- cortex-memory is primarily TypeScript; Agent-Reach is Python.
- Tags unique to cortex-memory: ai, ai-coding-assistant, copilot, ai-memory.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (0).
When NOT to use cortex-memory
- Last GitHub push was 108 days ago (slowing maintenance, Mar 25, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on cortex-memory.
- 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 (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 (SKULLFIRE07/cortex-memory) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (SKULLFIRE07/cortex-memory) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (SKULLFIRE07/cortex-memory) · observed Mar 25, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: Agent-Reach 55k · cortex-memory 7 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between Agent-Reach and cortex-memory?
- 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.. cortex-memory: Persistent AI memory for Claude Code, Cursor & Cline. Auto-captures decisions, patterns and context across sessions. Zero-config VSCode extension + CLI + MCP server.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose Agent-Reach over cortex-memory?
- Choose Agent-Reach over cortex-memory when Agent-Reach is primarily Python; cortex-memory is TypeScript; Tags unique to Agent-Reach: agent-infrastructure, ai-search, bilibili, cursor; Also covers AI Agents, LLM Frameworks.
- When should I choose cortex-memory over Agent-Reach?
- Choose cortex-memory over Agent-Reach when cortex-memory is primarily TypeScript; Agent-Reach is Python; Tags unique to cortex-memory: ai, ai-coding-assistant, copilot, ai-memory; Leaner open-issue backlog (0).
- When should I avoid Agent-Reach?
- 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. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- When should I avoid cortex-memory?
- Last GitHub push was 108 days ago (slowing maintenance, Mar 25, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on cortex-memory. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is Agent-Reach or cortex-memory more popular on GitHub?
- Agent-Reach has more GitHub stars (54,715 vs 7). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are Agent-Reach and cortex-memory open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (Agent-Reach: MIT, cortex-memory: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to Agent-Reach or cortex-memory?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at Agent-Reach alternatives and cortex-memory alternatives (Agent-Reach markdown twin, cortex-memory 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, Agent-Reach or cortex-memory?
- Agent-Reach: Very active. cortex-memory: Slowing. 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 Agent-Reach and cortex-memory?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: Agent-Reach trust report; cortex-memory trust report.