Comparison
nextjs-openai-doc-search vs deep-research
Verdict
Pick nextjs-openai-doc-search if nextjs-openai-doc-search utilizes a stack consisting of Next.js, OpenAI API, and Supabase to build customized document search solutions similar to ChatGPT; pick deep-research if deep Research is a JavaScript-based framework enabling integration of various Large Language Models for deep research projects using SSE and MCP.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | nextjs-openai-doc-search | deep-research |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (71d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Steady (56d since push) As of 6d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 6d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- nextjs-openai-doc-search
- Template for building your own custom ChatGPT style doc search
- deep-research
- Use any LLMs for Deep Research with SSE API and MCP server
Stars
- nextjs-openai-doc-search
- 1.7k
- deep-research
- 4.7k
Forks
- nextjs-openai-doc-search
- 316
- deep-research
- 1.1k
Open issues
- nextjs-openai-doc-search
- 12
- deep-research
- 36
Language
- nextjs-openai-doc-search
- TypeScript
- deep-research
- JavaScript
Adopt for
- nextjs-openai-doc-search
- nextjs-openai-doc-search utilizes a stack consisting of Next.js, OpenAI API, and Supabase to build customized document search solutions similar to ChatGPT.
- deep-research
- Deep Research is a JavaScript-based framework enabling integration of various Large Language Models for deep research projects using SSE and MCP.
Persona
- nextjs-openai-doc-search
- -
- deep-research
- -
Runtime
- nextjs-openai-doc-search
- -
- deep-research
- -
License
- nextjs-openai-doc-search
- Apache-2.0
- deep-research
- MIT
Last pushed
- nextjs-openai-doc-search
- May 12, 2026
- deep-research
- Jun 18, 2026
Categories
- nextjs-openai-doc-search
- Data & Retrieval, Inference & Serving
- deep-research
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Days since push
- nextjs-openai-doc-search
- 71d
- deep-research
- 56d
Open issues (now)
- nextjs-openai-doc-search
- 12
- deep-research
- 36
Full report
- nextjs-openai-doc-search
- Trust report
- deep-research
- Trust report
Choose nextjs-openai-doc-search if…
- nextjs-openai-doc-search is primarily TypeScript; deep-research is JavaScript.
- License: nextjs-openai-doc-search is Apache-2.0, deep-research is MIT.
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; An active subscription to the OpenAI API might be necessary depending on usage volume.; Supabase account for database needs if you're using their service directly..
- Tags unique to nextjs-openai-doc-search: ai, chatgpt, nextjs, postgres.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval.
- - When you want a template solution that integrates with Next.js for building modern web applications.
When NOT to use nextjs-openai-doc-search
- - Avoid if you are not utilizing or wish to avoid integrating Next.js as part of your application stack since this tool relies heavily on it.
- - Not suitable for projects where alternative AI or database solutions (not from OpenAI and Supabase) are preferred or required.
Choose deep-research if…
- deep-research is primarily JavaScript; nextjs-openai-doc-search is TypeScript.
- License: deep-research is MIT, nextjs-openai-doc-search is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to deep-research: anthropic, deep-research-api, gemini, grok.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- deep-research ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- - When requiring an API interface that supports Server-Sent Events (SSE) and Model Control Protocol (MCP) for integrating large language models
When NOT to use deep-research
- - When working with environments that do not support JavaScript, as Deep Research is primarily built on this language
- - For projects that require real-time bidirectional communication with models, as Deep Research might only provide unidirectional data flow through SSE
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (supabase-community/nextjs-openai-doc-search) · observed Jul 23, 2026
- GitHub forks (supabase-community/nextjs-openai-doc-search) · observed Jul 23, 2026
- Last push (supabase-community/nextjs-openai-doc-search) · observed May 12, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 23, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (u14app/deep-research) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- GitHub forks (u14app/deep-research) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- Last push (u14app/deep-research) · observed Jun 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: nextjs-openai-doc-search 1.7k · deep-research 4.7k (synced Jul 23, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between nextjs-openai-doc-search and deep-research?
- nextjs-openai-doc-search: Template for building your own custom ChatGPT style doc search. deep-research: Use any LLMs for Deep Research with SSE API and MCP server. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose nextjs-openai-doc-search over deep-research?
- Choose nextjs-openai-doc-search over deep-research when nextjs-openai-doc-search is primarily TypeScript; deep-research is JavaScript; License: nextjs-openai-doc-search is Apache-2.0, deep-research is MIT; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; An active subscription to the OpenAI API might be necessary depending on usage volume.; Supabase account for database needs if you're using their service directly.; Tags unique to nextjs-openai-doc-search: ai, chatgpt, nextjs, postgres; Also covers Data & Retrieval; - When you want a template solution that integrates with Next.js for building modern web applications.
- When should I choose deep-research over nextjs-openai-doc-search?
- Choose deep-research over nextjs-openai-doc-search when deep-research is primarily JavaScript; nextjs-openai-doc-search is TypeScript; License: deep-research is MIT, nextjs-openai-doc-search is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to deep-research: anthropic, deep-research-api, gemini, grok; Also covers LLM Frameworks; deep-research ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; - When requiring an API interface that supports Server-Sent Events (SSE) and Model Control Protocol (MCP) for integrating large language models.
- When should I avoid nextjs-openai-doc-search?
- - Avoid if you are not utilizing or wish to avoid integrating Next.js as part of your application stack since this tool relies heavily on it. - Not suitable for projects where alternative AI or database solutions (not from OpenAI and Supabase) are preferred or required.
- When should I avoid deep-research?
- - When working with environments that do not support JavaScript, as Deep Research is primarily built on this language - For projects that require real-time bidirectional communication with models, as Deep Research might only provide unidirectional data flow through SSE
- Is nextjs-openai-doc-search or deep-research more popular on GitHub?
- deep-research has more GitHub stars (4,686 vs 1,729). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are nextjs-openai-doc-search and deep-research open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (nextjs-openai-doc-search: Apache-2.0, deep-research: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to nextjs-openai-doc-search or deep-research?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at nextjs-openai-doc-search alternatives and deep-research alternatives (nextjs-openai-doc-search markdown twin, deep-research 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, nextjs-openai-doc-search or deep-research?
- nextjs-openai-doc-search: Steady. deep-research: 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 nextjs-openai-doc-search and deep-research?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: nextjs-openai-doc-search trust report; deep-research trust report.