Comparison
refly vs agent-toolkit
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 agent-toolkit if extends AI coding agent capabilities with Python skills for development and professional workflows.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | refly | agent-toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (48d since push) As of Sep 15, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (159d since push) As of Aug 12, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 15, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 12, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 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
- refly
- The first open-source agent skills builder for creating bots and workflows
- agent-toolkit
- A curated collection of skills for AI coding agents
Stars
- refly
- 7.5k
- agent-toolkit
- 2.3k
Forks
- refly
- 725
- agent-toolkit
- 217
Open issues
- refly
- 104
- agent-toolkit
- 17
Language
- refly
- TypeScript
- agent-toolkit
- Python
Adopt for
- refly
- 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.
- agent-toolkit
- Extends AI coding agent capabilities with Python skills for development and professional workflows
Persona
- refly
- -
- agent-toolkit
- -
Runtime
- refly
- -
- agent-toolkit
- -
License
- refly
- Other
- agent-toolkit
- MIT
Last pushed
- refly
- Jul 29, 2026
- agent-toolkit
- Mar 5, 2026
Categories
- refly
- AI Agents
- agent-toolkit
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- refly
- Steady (60%)
- agent-toolkit
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- refly
- 48d
- agent-toolkit
- 159d
Open issues (now)
- refly
- 104
- agent-toolkit
- 17
Stars delta
- refly
- +44 (30d)
- agent-toolkit
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- refly
- +9 (30d)
- agent-toolkit
- Unknown
Full report
- refly
- Trust report
- agent-toolkit
- Trust report
Choose refly if…
- refly is primarily TypeScript; agent-toolkit is Python.
- License: refly is Other, agent-toolkit is MIT.
- Tags unique to refly: codex, cursor, lark-bot, slack-bot.
- When you want to define and automate skills across multiple platforms including Slack and Lark/Feishu using an open-source platform.
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.
Choose agent-toolkit if…
- agent-toolkit is primarily Python; refly is TypeScript.
- License: agent-toolkit is MIT, refly is Other.
- Tags unique to agent-toolkit: ai, claude-code, coding-agent, development.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- 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 (refly-ai/refly) · observed Sep 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (refly-ai/refly) · observed Sep 15, 2026
- Last push (refly-ai/refly) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 15, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (softaworks/agent-toolkit) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- GitHub forks (softaworks/agent-toolkit) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- Last push (softaworks/agent-toolkit) · observed Mar 5, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: refly 7.5k · agent-toolkit 2.3k (synced Sep 15, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between refly and agent-toolkit?
- refly: The first open-source agent skills builder for creating bots and workflows. 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 refly over agent-toolkit?
- Choose refly over agent-toolkit when refly is primarily TypeScript; agent-toolkit is Python; License: refly is Other, agent-toolkit is MIT; Tags unique to refly: codex, cursor, lark-bot, slack-bot; 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 agent-toolkit over refly?
- Choose agent-toolkit over refly when agent-toolkit is primarily Python; refly is TypeScript; License: agent-toolkit is MIT, refly is Other; Tags unique to agent-toolkit: ai, claude-code, coding-agent, development; Also covers Developer Tools; For enhancing specific tasks like documentation, planning, and workflow management.
- 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 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 refly or agent-toolkit more popular on GitHub?
- refly has more GitHub stars (7,517 vs 2,307). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are refly and agent-toolkit open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (refly: Other, agent-toolkit: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to refly or agent-toolkit?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at refly alternatives and agent-toolkit alternatives (refly 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, refly or agent-toolkit?
- refly: Steady. 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 refly and agent-toolkit?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: refly trust report; agent-toolkit trust report.