Comparison
helm vs code-review-graph
Verdict
Pick helm when license: helm is Apache-2.0, code-review-graph is MIT; pick code-review-graph when license: code-review-graph is MIT, helm is Apache-2.0.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | helm | code-review-graph |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (10d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Active (26d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- helm
- Holistic, reproducible and transparent evaluation of foundation models
- code-review-graph
- Local-first code intelligence graph for MCP and CLI. Builds a persistent map of your codebase so AI coding tools read only what matters, with benchmarked context reductions on reviews and large-repo w
Stars
- helm
- 2.9k
- code-review-graph
- 19k
Forks
- helm
- 400
- code-review-graph
- 2.1k
Open issues
- helm
- 84
- code-review-graph
- 185
Language
- helm
- Python
- code-review-graph
- Python
Adopt for
- helm
- Helm is an open-source Python framework for evaluating foundation models, including LLMs and multimodal models. It emphasizes holistic, reproducible, and transparent evaluation processes.
- code-review-graph
- -
Persona
- helm
- -
- code-review-graph
- -
Runtime
- helm
- -
- code-review-graph
- -
License
- helm
- Apache-2.0
- code-review-graph
- MIT
Last pushed
- helm
- Jul 1, 2026
- code-review-graph
- Jun 14, 2026
Categories
- helm
- Evaluation & Observability
- code-review-graph
- LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Days since push
- helm
- 10d
- code-review-graph
- 26d
Open issues (now)
- helm
- 84
- code-review-graph
- 185
Owner type
- helm
- Organization
- code-review-graph
- User
Security scan
- helm
- No lockfile
- code-review-graph
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- helm
- Trust report
- code-review-graph
- Trust report
Choose helm if…
- License: helm is Apache-2.0, code-review-graph is MIT.
- Tags unique to helm: evaluation, language-models, foundation models, framework.
- When you need a comprehensive tool to evaluate the performance of large language models (LLMs) and other types of foundation models in a standardized way.
When NOT to use helm
- Helm may not be suitable if you are working with smaller scale projects that do not require extensive, holistic evaluation capabilities associated with foundation models.
- If your framework of choice already provides sufficient evaluation tools or processes for foundation models, adding Helm might introduce unnecessary complexity.
Choose code-review-graph if…
- License: code-review-graph is MIT, helm is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to code-review-graph: graphrag, ai-coding, incremental, llm.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools.
When NOT to use code-review-graph
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Evaluation & Observability: Defer heavyweight eval infra only until you have real traffic - never skip it once users depend on answers.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (stanford-crfm/helm) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (stanford-crfm/helm) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (stanford-crfm/helm) · observed Jul 1, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (tirth8205/code-review-graph) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (tirth8205/code-review-graph) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (tirth8205/code-review-graph) · observed Jun 14, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: helm 2.9k · code-review-graph 19k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between helm and code-review-graph?
- helm: Holistic, reproducible and transparent evaluation of foundation models. code-review-graph: Local-first code intelligence graph for MCP and CLI. Builds a persistent map of your codebase so AI coding tools read only what matters, with benchmarked context reductions on reviews and large-repo w. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose helm over code-review-graph?
- Choose helm over code-review-graph when License: helm is Apache-2.0, code-review-graph is MIT; Tags unique to helm: evaluation, language-models, foundation models, framework; When you need a comprehensive tool to evaluate the performance of large language models (LLMs) and other types of foundation models in a standardized way.
- When should I choose code-review-graph over helm?
- Choose code-review-graph over helm when License: code-review-graph is MIT, helm is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to code-review-graph: graphrag, ai-coding, incremental, llm; Also covers LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools.
- When should I avoid helm?
- Helm may not be suitable if you are working with smaller scale projects that do not require extensive, holistic evaluation capabilities associated with foundation models. If your framework of choice already provides sufficient evaluation tools or processes for foundation models, adding Helm might introduce unnecessary complexity.
- When should I avoid code-review-graph?
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. Evaluation & Observability: Defer heavyweight eval infra only until you have real traffic - never skip it once users depend on answers.
- Is helm or code-review-graph more popular on GitHub?
- code-review-graph has more GitHub stars (19,416 vs 2,850). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are helm and code-review-graph open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (helm: Apache-2.0, code-review-graph: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to helm or code-review-graph?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at helm alternatives and code-review-graph alternatives (helm markdown twin, code-review-graph 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, helm or code-review-graph?
- helm: Active. code-review-graph: Active. 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 helm and code-review-graph?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: helm trust report; code-review-graph trust report.