--- title: "refly vs AgentGPT" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/refly-ai-refly-vs-reworkd-agentgpt" tools: ["refly-ai-refly", "reworkd-agentgpt"] --- # refly vs AgentGPT *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick refly if refly is an open-source agent skills builder ecosystem targeting automation through platforms like Slack and Lark/Feishu with capabilities for running on Claude Code, Cursor, Codex among others; pick AgentGPT if agentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer. [refly](https://refly.ai) reports 7.5k GitHub stars, 725 forks, and 104 open issues, last pushed Jul 29, 2026. [AgentGPT](https://agentgpt.reworkd.ai) has 36k stars, 9.3k forks, and 219 open issues, last pushed Apr 29, 2025. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [refly's repository](https://github.com/refly-ai/refly) and [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT). | | [refly](/tools/refly-ai-refly.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | The first open-source agent skills builder for creating bots and workflows | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | | Stars | 7,517 | 36,297 | | Forks | 725 | 9,262 | | Open issues | 104 | 219 | | Language | TypeScript | TypeScript | | Adopt for | refly is an open-source agent skills builder ecosystem targeting automation through platforms like Slack and Lark/Feishu with capabilities for running on Claude Code, Cursor, Codex among others. | AgentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer browser-based interactions with their AI projects | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Other | GPL-3.0 | | Categories | AI Agents | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [refly](/tools/refly-ai-refly.md) | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Steady (60%) | Archived (8%) | | Days since push | 48d | 497d | | Archived on GitHub | No | Yes | | Open issues (now) | 104 | 219 | | Stars delta | +44 (30d) | -7 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +9 (30d) | 0 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/refly-ai-refly/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: refly - **Adopt for:** refly is an open-source agent skills builder ecosystem targeting automation through platforms like Slack and Lark/Feishu with capabilities for running on Claude Code, Cursor, Codex among others. ## Decision facts: AgentGPT - **Adopt for:** AgentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer browser-based interactions with their AI projects ## Choose when ### Choose refly if… - License: refly is Other, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to refly: agent-skills, automation, claude, codex. - When you want to define and automate skills across multiple platforms including Slack and Lark/Feishu using an open-source platform. ### Choose AgentGPT if… - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, refly is Other. - Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup. - Also covers Developer Tools. - AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI ## When NOT to use refly - Avoid if project requirements do not align with the limitations set forth by the ReflyAI Open Source License, distinguishing it from more permissive licenses found in competitors. - Not ideal if direct integration and optimization with other AI frameworks outside of the supported range like Claude Code or Cursor are mission-critical. ## When NOT to use AgentGPT - Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box - Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment ## Common questions ### What is the difference between refly and AgentGPT? refly: The first open-source agent skills builder for creating bots and workflows. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose refly over AgentGPT? Choose refly over AgentGPT when License: refly is Other, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to refly: agent-skills, automation, claude, codex; When you want to define and automate skills across multiple platforms including Slack and Lark/Feishu using an open-source platform. ### When should I choose AgentGPT over refly? Choose AgentGPT over refly when License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, refly is Other; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; Also covers Developer Tools; AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI. ### When should I avoid refly? Avoid if project requirements do not align with the limitations set forth by the ReflyAI Open Source License, distinguishing it from more permissive licenses found in competitors. Not ideal if direct integration and optimization with other AI frameworks outside of the supported range like Claude Code or Cursor are mission-critical. ### When should I avoid AgentGPT? Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment ### Is refly or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub? AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,297 vs 7,517). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are refly and AgentGPT open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (refly: Other, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to refly or AgentGPT? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [refly alternatives](/tools/refly-ai-refly/alternatives) and [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) ([refly markdown twin](/tools/refly-ai-refly/alternatives.md), [AgentGPT markdown twin](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/refly-ai-refly-vs-reworkd-agentgpt.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, refly or AgentGPT? refly: Steady. AgentGPT: Archived. 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 refly and AgentGPT? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [refly trust report](/tools/refly-ai-refly/trust); [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=refly-ai-refly`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=refly-ai-refly) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_