Comparison
Agent-Reach vs plate
Verdict
Pick Agent-Reach when agent-Reach is primarily Python; plate is TypeScript; pick plate when plate is primarily TypeScript; Agent-Reach is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | Agent-Reach | plate |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d 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 MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
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.
- plate
- Rich-text editor with AI and shadcn/ui
Stars
- Agent-Reach
- 55k
- plate
- 16k
Forks
- Agent-Reach
- 4.5k
- plate
- 989
Open issues
- Agent-Reach
- 144
- plate
- 14
Language
- Agent-Reach
- Python
- plate
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- Agent-Reach
- -
- plate
- -
Persona
- Agent-Reach
- -
- plate
- -
Runtime
- Agent-Reach
- -
- plate
- -
License
- Agent-Reach
- MIT
- plate
- Other
Last pushed
- Agent-Reach
- Jul 10, 2026
- plate
- Jul 9, 2026
Categories
- Agent-Reach
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools
- plate
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- Agent-Reach
- 0d
- plate
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- Agent-Reach
- 144
- plate
- 14
Owner type
- Agent-Reach
- User
- plate
- Organization
Full report
- Agent-Reach
- Trust report
- plate
- Trust report
Choose Agent-Reach if…
- Agent-Reach is primarily Python; plate is TypeScript.
- License: Agent-Reach is MIT, plate is Other.
- Tags unique to Agent-Reach: agent-infrastructure, ai-search, bilibili, claude-code.
- 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.
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 (udecode/plate) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (udecode/plate) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (udecode/plate) · observed Jul 9, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: Agent-Reach 55k · plate 16k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between Agent-Reach and plate?
- 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.. plate: Rich-text editor with AI and shadcn/ui. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose Agent-Reach over plate?
- Choose Agent-Reach over plate when Agent-Reach is primarily Python; plate is TypeScript; License: Agent-Reach is MIT, plate is Other; Tags unique to Agent-Reach: agent-infrastructure, ai-search, bilibili, claude-code; Also covers AI Agents, LLM Frameworks.
- When should I choose plate over Agent-Reach?
- Choose plate over Agent-Reach when plate is primarily TypeScript; Agent-Reach is Python; License: plate is Other, Agent-Reach is MIT; Tags unique to plate: ai, slate, wysiwyg, shadcn-ui.
- 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 plate?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is Agent-Reach or plate more popular on GitHub?
- Agent-Reach has more GitHub stars (54,715 vs 16,404). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are Agent-Reach and plate open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (Agent-Reach: MIT, plate: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to Agent-Reach or plate?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at Agent-Reach alternatives and plate alternatives (Agent-Reach markdown twin, plate 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 plate?
- Agent-Reach: Very active. plate: 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 Agent-Reach and plate?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: Agent-Reach trust report; plate trust report.