Comparison
Agent-Reach vs LongWriter
Verdict
Pick Agent-Reach when license: Agent-Reach is MIT, LongWriter is Apache-2.0; pick LongWriter when license: LongWriter is Apache-2.0, Agent-Reach is MIT.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | Agent-Reach | LongWriter |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (382d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest | No lockfile As of today · none |
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.
- LongWriter
- [ICLR 2025] LongWriter: Unleashing 10,000+ Word Generation from Long Context LLMs
Stars
- Agent-Reach
- 55k
- LongWriter
- 1.9k
Forks
- Agent-Reach
- 4.5k
- LongWriter
- 184
Open issues
- Agent-Reach
- 144
- LongWriter
- 31
Language
- Agent-Reach
- Python
- LongWriter
- Python
Adopt for
- Agent-Reach
- -
- LongWriter
- -
Persona
- Agent-Reach
- -
- LongWriter
- -
Runtime
- Agent-Reach
- -
- LongWriter
- -
License
- Agent-Reach
- MIT
- LongWriter
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- Agent-Reach
- Jul 10, 2026
- LongWriter
- Jun 24, 2025
Categories
- Agent-Reach
- LLM Frameworks, AI Agents, Developer Tools
- LongWriter
- LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- Agent-Reach
- Very active (96%)
- LongWriter
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- Agent-Reach
- 0d
- LongWriter
- 382d
Open issues (now)
- Agent-Reach
- 144
- LongWriter
- 31
Owner type
- Agent-Reach
- User
- LongWriter
- Organization
Security scan
- Agent-Reach
- No MCP manifest
- LongWriter
- No lockfile
Full report
- Agent-Reach
- Trust report
- LongWriter
- Trust report
Choose Agent-Reach if…
- License: Agent-Reach is MIT, LongWriter 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.
Choose LongWriter if…
- License: LongWriter is Apache-2.0, Agent-Reach is MIT.
- Tags unique to LongWriter: fine-tuning, llm, python, long-text.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (31).
When NOT to use LongWriter
- Last GitHub push was 383 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jun 24, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on LongWriter.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
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 (THUDM/LongWriter) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (THUDM/LongWriter) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (THUDM/LongWriter) · observed Jun 24, 2025
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: Agent-Reach 55k · LongWriter 1.9k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between Agent-Reach and LongWriter?
- 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.. LongWriter: [ICLR 2025] LongWriter: Unleashing 10,000+ Word Generation from Long Context LLMs. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose Agent-Reach over LongWriter?
- Choose Agent-Reach over LongWriter when License: Agent-Reach is MIT, LongWriter 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 choose LongWriter over Agent-Reach?
- Choose LongWriter over Agent-Reach when License: LongWriter is Apache-2.0, Agent-Reach is MIT; Tags unique to LongWriter: fine-tuning, llm, python, long-text; Leaner open-issue backlog (31).
- 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.
- When should I avoid LongWriter?
- Last GitHub push was 383 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jun 24, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on LongWriter. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is Agent-Reach or LongWriter more popular on GitHub?
- Agent-Reach has more GitHub stars (54,715 vs 1,868). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are Agent-Reach and LongWriter open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (Agent-Reach: MIT, LongWriter: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to Agent-Reach or LongWriter?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at Agent-Reach alternatives and LongWriter alternatives (Agent-Reach markdown twin, LongWriter 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 LongWriter?
- Agent-Reach: Very active. LongWriter: Dormant. 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 LongWriter?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: Agent-Reach trust report; LongWriter trust report.