paperclip vs openai-agents-python
paperclip is the more adopted project, with 106,693 GitHub stars against 30,250 for openai-agents-python (about 3.5x more). paperclip was updated more recently (today, against 2 days ago). paperclip is written in TypeScript and openai-agents-python in Python.
| paperclip | openai-agents-python | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | The open-source app everyone uses to manage agents at work | A lightweight, powerful framework for multi-agent workflows |
| Author | paperclipai | openai |
| Stars | 106693 | 30250 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Last update | 2026-10-24T07:59:14Z | 2026-10-22T22:05:38Z |
| Source | https://github.com/paperclipai/paperclip | https://github.com/openai/openai-agents-python |
| Stars this week | +3,234 | n/a |
Which should you choose?
- paperclip describes itself as: "The open-source app everyone uses to manage agents at work"
- openai-agents-python describes itself as: "A lightweight, powerful framework for multi-agent workflows"
Stars measure adoption, not fit. Read both READMEs for the tools each server exposes, then try them side by side in your client: the install guide shows how to add both.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, paperclip or openai-agents-python?
paperclip has more GitHub stars: 106,693 against 30,250. This week paperclip gained 3,234 stars and openai-agents-python gained 0, which says more about current momentum than the all-time total. Both figures are refreshed daily from GitHub.
Are paperclip and openai-agents-python open source?
paperclip: MIT (open source). openai-agents-python: MIT (open source). An open-source license lets you run and self-host the server at no cost. If either one wraps a commercial API, that provider's pricing still applies, so read each README for the accounts and keys it needs.
Can I use paperclip and openai-agents-python together?
Yes, if both run as MCP servers. MCP clients such as Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code can connect to several servers at once, and the agent picks tools from each. Give them distinct names in your config, and keep the number of active servers small so tool definitions do not crowd the context window.
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