--- title: "AgentGPT vs cortex-memory" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/reworkd-agentgpt-vs-skullfire07-cortex-memory" tools: ["reworkd-agentgpt", "skullfire07-cortex-memory"] --- # AgentGPT vs cortex-memory *GraphCanon updated Jul 11, 2026* ## Verdict Pick AgentGPT when license: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, cortex-memory is MIT; pick cortex-memory when license: cortex-memory is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. [AgentGPT](https://agentgpt.reworkd.ai) reports 36k GitHub stars, 9.3k forks, and 219 open issues, last pushed Apr 29, 2025. [cortex-memory](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=cortex-dev.cortex-ai-memory) has 7 stars, 1 forks, and 0 open issues, last pushed Mar 25, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [AgentGPT's repository](https://github.com/reworkd/AgentGPT) and [cortex-memory's repository](https://github.com/SKULLFIRE07/cortex-memory). | | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | [cortex-memory](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Assembler for autonomous AI Agents | Persistent AI memory for Claude Code, Cursor & Cline. Auto-captures decisions, patterns and context across sessions. Zero-config VSCode extension + CLI + MCP server. | | Stars | 36,264 | 7 | | Forks | 9,303 | 1 | | Open issues | 219 | 0 | | Language | TypeScript | TypeScript | | 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 | - | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | GPL-3.0 | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) | [cortex-memory](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Archived (8%) | Slowing (36%) | | Days since push | 438d | 108d | | Archived on GitHub | Yes | No | | Open issues (now) | 219 | 0 | | Owner type | Organization | User | | Security scan | No lockfile | 3 low (3 low) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **VS Code**: [AgentGPT](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt.md) - Works with VS Code; [cortex-memory](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory.md) - Works with VS Code ## 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 AgentGPT if… - License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, cortex-memory is MIT. - Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup. - Also covers AI Agents. - 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 ### Choose cortex-memory if… - License: cortex-memory is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0. - Tags unique to cortex-memory: ai, ai-coding-assistant, ai-memory, claude. - More recently updated (last pushed Mar 25, 2026). ## 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 ## When NOT to use cortex-memory - Last GitHub push was 108 days ago (slowing maintenance, Mar 25, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on cortex-memory. - Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between AgentGPT and cortex-memory? AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. cortex-memory: Persistent AI memory for Claude Code, Cursor & Cline. Auto-captures decisions, patterns and context across sessions. Zero-config VSCode extension + CLI + MCP server.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose AgentGPT over cortex-memory? Choose AgentGPT over cortex-memory when License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, cortex-memory is MIT; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; Also covers AI Agents; 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 choose cortex-memory over AgentGPT? Choose cortex-memory over AgentGPT when License: cortex-memory is MIT, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to cortex-memory: ai, ai-coding-assistant, ai-memory, claude; More recently updated (last pushed Mar 25, 2026). ### 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 ### When should I avoid cortex-memory? Last GitHub push was 108 days ago (slowing maintenance, Mar 25, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on cortex-memory. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. ### Is AgentGPT or cortex-memory more popular on GitHub? AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,264 vs 7). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are AgentGPT and cortex-memory open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (AgentGPT: GPL-3.0, cortex-memory: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to AgentGPT or cortex-memory? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [AgentGPT alternatives](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives) and [cortex-memory alternatives](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory/alternatives) ([AgentGPT markdown twin](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/alternatives.md), [cortex-memory markdown twin](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory/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/reworkd-agentgpt-vs-skullfire07-cortex-memory.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, AgentGPT or cortex-memory? AgentGPT: Archived. cortex-memory: 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 AgentGPT and cortex-memory? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [AgentGPT trust report](/tools/reworkd-agentgpt/trust); [cortex-memory trust report](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=reworkd-agentgpt`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=reworkd-agentgpt) - 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/_