Comparison
qwen-code vs agent-toolkit
Verdict
Pick qwen-code if qwen Code is an open-source AI coding agent that operates directly from the terminal, offering a CLI interface for coding tasks; pick agent-toolkit if extends AI coding agent capabilities with Python skills for development and professional workflows.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | qwen-code | agent-toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (198d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 20, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 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
- qwen-code
- An open-source AI coding agent that lives in your terminal
- agent-toolkit
- A curated collection of skills for AI coding agents
Stars
- qwen-code
- 28k
- agent-toolkit
- 2.5k
Forks
- qwen-code
- 3.1k
- agent-toolkit
- 226
Open issues
- qwen-code
- 1.4k
- agent-toolkit
- 18
Language
- qwen-code
- TypeScript
- agent-toolkit
- Python
Adopt for
- qwen-code
- Qwen Code is an open-source AI coding agent that operates directly from the terminal, offering a CLI interface for coding tasks.
- agent-toolkit
- Extends AI coding agent capabilities with Python skills for development and professional workflows
Persona
- qwen-code
- -
- agent-toolkit
- -
Runtime
- qwen-code
- -
- agent-toolkit
- -
License
- qwen-code
- Qwen Code is distributed under the Apache-2.0 license, which is permissive and allows for free use, modification, and distribution.
- agent-toolkit
- MIT
Last pushed
- qwen-code
- Sep 18, 2026
- agent-toolkit
- Mar 5, 2026
Categories
- qwen-code
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- agent-toolkit
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- qwen-code
- Very active (96%)
- agent-toolkit
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- qwen-code
- 0d
- agent-toolkit
- 198d
Open issues (now)
- qwen-code
- 1.4k
- agent-toolkit
- 18
Stars delta
- qwen-code
- Unknown
- agent-toolkit
- +176 (30d)
Open issues delta
- qwen-code
- Unknown
- agent-toolkit
- +1 (30d)
Full report
- qwen-code
- Trust report
- agent-toolkit
- Trust report
Typed relationship
qwen-code integrates agent-toolkitQwen Code could integrate with the Agent Toolkit to leverage a curated collection of skills for AI coding agents, enhancing its functionality.
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · qwen-code: Node.js runtime · agent-toolkit: Node.js runtime
Choose qwen-code if…
- qwen-code is primarily TypeScript; agent-toolkit is Python.
- License: qwen-code is Apache-2.0, agent-toolkit is MIT.
- Pricing: Qwen Code is free and open-source, but may have premium features or services that require payment..
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Requires Node.js 22+ for npm installation.; Restart terminal after installation to ensure environment variables take effect..
- Qwen Code could integrate with the Agent Toolkit to leverage a curated collection of skills for AI coding agents, enhancing its functionality.
- Tags unique to qwen-code: agentic, ai-coding, cli, terminal.
- qwen-code ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need an AI coding assistant that integrates seamlessly with your terminal environment.
When NOT to use qwen-code
- If you require a GUI-based interface for your coding tasks, as Qwen Code is strictly a CLI tool.
- When you are working in an environment where TypeScript is not the primary language, as Qwen Code is built with TypeScript.
- If you need a proprietary solution with specific enterprise features not covered by open-source licenses.
- When you are in a network environment that restricts access to external installation scripts, as Qwen Code requires downloading and running scripts from a remote server.
Choose agent-toolkit if…
- agent-toolkit is primarily Python; qwen-code is TypeScript.
- License: agent-toolkit is MIT, qwen-code is Apache-2.0.
- Qwen Code could integrate with the Agent Toolkit to leverage a curated collection of skills for AI coding agents, enhancing its functionality.
- Tags unique to agent-toolkit: agent-skills, ai, automation, claude.
- For enhancing specific tasks like documentation, planning, and workflow management
When NOT to use agent-toolkit
- If you seek support for languages other than Python
- When working with non-Python based coding agents that require specialized skills not covered by this toolkit
- In cases where custom, from-scratch development is preferred over using pre-packaged scripts
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (QwenLM/qwen-code) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (QwenLM/qwen-code) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (QwenLM/qwen-code) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub stars (softaworks/agent-toolkit) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (softaworks/agent-toolkit) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (softaworks/agent-toolkit) · observed Mar 5, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: qwen-code 28k · agent-toolkit 2.5k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between qwen-code and agent-toolkit?
- qwen-code: An open-source AI coding agent that lives in your terminal. agent-toolkit: A curated collection of skills for AI coding agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose qwen-code over agent-toolkit?
- Choose qwen-code over agent-toolkit when qwen-code is primarily TypeScript; agent-toolkit is Python; License: qwen-code is Apache-2.0, agent-toolkit is MIT; Pricing: Qwen Code is free and open-source, but may have premium features or services that require payment.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Requires Node.js 22+ for npm installation.; Restart terminal after installation to ensure environment variables take effect.; Qwen Code could integrate with the Agent Toolkit to leverage a curated collection of skills for AI coding agents, enhancing its functionality; Tags unique to qwen-code: agentic, ai-coding, cli, terminal; qwen-code ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need an AI coding assistant that integrates seamlessly with your terminal environment.
- When should I choose agent-toolkit over qwen-code?
- Choose agent-toolkit over qwen-code when agent-toolkit is primarily Python; qwen-code is TypeScript; License: agent-toolkit is MIT, qwen-code is Apache-2.0; Qwen Code could integrate with the Agent Toolkit to leverage a curated collection of skills for AI coding agents, enhancing its functionality; Tags unique to agent-toolkit: agent-skills, ai, automation, claude; For enhancing specific tasks like documentation, planning, and workflow management.
- When should I avoid qwen-code?
- If you require a GUI-based interface for your coding tasks, as Qwen Code is strictly a CLI tool. When you are working in an environment where TypeScript is not the primary language, as Qwen Code is built with TypeScript. If you need a proprietary solution with specific enterprise features not covered by open-source licenses. When you are in a network environment that restricts access to external installation scripts, as Qwen Code requires downloading and running scripts from a remote server.
- When should I avoid agent-toolkit?
- If you seek support for languages other than Python When working with non-Python based coding agents that require specialized skills not covered by this toolkit In cases where custom, from-scratch development is preferred over using pre-packaged scripts
- Is qwen-code or agent-toolkit more popular on GitHub?
- qwen-code has more GitHub stars (27,946 vs 2,483). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are qwen-code and agent-toolkit open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (qwen-code: Apache-2.0, agent-toolkit: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to qwen-code or agent-toolkit?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at qwen-code alternatives and agent-toolkit alternatives (qwen-code markdown twin, agent-toolkit 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, qwen-code or agent-toolkit?
- qwen-code: Very active. agent-toolkit: 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 qwen-code and agent-toolkit?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: qwen-code trust report; agent-toolkit trust report.