Comparison
tome vs shell_gpt
Verdict
Pick tome if tome is a Svelte-built desktop client for LLMs and MCP that targets broad accessibility; pick shell_gpt if shellGPT is an AI-driven CLI utility using LLMs for task efficiency with OpenAI support.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | tome | shell_gpt |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Archived (334d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Steady (79d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 19, 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
- tome
- LLM desktop client for anyone
- shell_gpt
- A command-line productivity tool powered by AI large language models
Stars
- tome
- 631
- shell_gpt
- 12k
Forks
- tome
- 45
- shell_gpt
- 977
Open issues
- tome
- 2
- shell_gpt
- 121
Language
- tome
- Svelte
- shell_gpt
- Python
Adopt for
- tome
- tome is a Svelte-built desktop client for LLMs and MCP that targets broad accessibility.
- shell_gpt
- ShellGPT is an AI-driven CLI utility using LLMs for task efficiency with OpenAI support.
Persona
- tome
- -
- shell_gpt
- -
Runtime
- tome
- -
- shell_gpt
- -
License
- tome
- Apache-2.0
- shell_gpt
- MIT
Last pushed
- tome
- Oct 20, 2025
- shell_gpt
- Jul 2, 2026
Categories
- tome
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
- shell_gpt
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- tome
- Archived (8%)
- shell_gpt
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- tome
- 334d
- shell_gpt
- 79d
Archived on GitHub
- tome
- Yes
- shell_gpt
- No
Open issues (now)
- tome
- 2
- shell_gpt
- 121
Stars delta
- tome
- +4 (30d)
- shell_gpt
- +52 (30d)
Open issues delta
- tome
- -13 (30d)
- shell_gpt
- +3 (30d)
Owner type
- tome
- Organization
- shell_gpt
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- tome
- Published findings
- shell_gpt
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- tome
- Trust report
- shell_gpt
- Trust report
Choose tome if…
- tome is primarily Svelte; shell_gpt is Python.
- License: tome is Apache-2.0, shell_gpt is MIT.
- Tags unique to tome: gemini, llm-client, localai, mcp-client.
- You require a no-code local client to interface with various LLM services and MCP
When NOT to use tome
- You need capabilities beyond just a desktop client, such as comprehensive model training or large-scale server administration features
- Advanced customization of the frontend is important as tome's Svelte framework might restrict deeper modifications without significant workarounds
Choose shell_gpt if…
- shell_gpt is primarily Python; tome is Svelte.
- License: shell_gpt is MIT, tome is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to shell_gpt: chatgpt, cli, commands, productivity.
- shell_gpt ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When requiring integration with the OpenAI API for advanced CLI tasks
When NOT to use shell_gpt
- Avoid if seeking a tool optimized for local-only models like Ollama, which are not fully supported
- Not ideal for those aiming to avoid costs associated with the OpenAI API usage fees
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (runebookai/tome) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (runebookai/tome) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (runebookai/tome) · observed Oct 20, 2025
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 19, 2026
- GitHub stars (TheR1D/shell_gpt) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (TheR1D/shell_gpt) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (TheR1D/shell_gpt) · observed Jul 2, 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: tome 631 · shell_gpt 12k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between tome and shell_gpt?
- tome: LLM desktop client for anyone. shell_gpt: A command-line productivity tool powered by AI large language models. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose tome over shell_gpt?
- Choose tome over shell_gpt when tome is primarily Svelte; shell_gpt is Python; License: tome is Apache-2.0, shell_gpt is MIT; Tags unique to tome: gemini, llm-client, localai, mcp-client; You require a no-code local client to interface with various LLM services and MCP.
- When should I choose shell_gpt over tome?
- Choose shell_gpt over tome when shell_gpt is primarily Python; tome is Svelte; License: shell_gpt is MIT, tome is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to shell_gpt: chatgpt, cli, commands, productivity; shell_gpt ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When requiring integration with the OpenAI API for advanced CLI tasks.
- When should I avoid tome?
- You need capabilities beyond just a desktop client, such as comprehensive model training or large-scale server administration features Advanced customization of the frontend is important as tome's Svelte framework might restrict deeper modifications without significant workarounds
- When should I avoid shell_gpt?
- Avoid if seeking a tool optimized for local-only models like Ollama, which are not fully supported Not ideal for those aiming to avoid costs associated with the OpenAI API usage fees
- Is tome or shell_gpt more popular on GitHub?
- shell_gpt has more GitHub stars (12,287 vs 631). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are tome and shell_gpt open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (tome: Apache-2.0, shell_gpt: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to tome or shell_gpt?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at tome alternatives and shell_gpt alternatives (tome markdown twin, shell_gpt 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, tome or shell_gpt?
- tome: Archived. shell_gpt: Steady. 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 tome and shell_gpt?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: tome trust report; shell_gpt trust report.