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SWE-agent takes a GitHub issue and tries to automatically fix it, using your LM of choice. It can also be employed for offensive cybersecurity or competitive coding challenges. [NeurIPS 2024]
Best matched with other agent tools.
hermes-agent has the larger GitHub footprint with 251.1K stars.
hermes-agent is currently growing faster at +74.1K stars this week.
hermes-agent has the stronger automated maintenance signal at 95/100. This is not a security or fit verdict.
Use these signals to narrow your choice, then confirm setup, license, and fit upstream.
| Signal | SWE Agent | hermes-agent |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence status | Basic listing· 2026-10-04 09:17 UTC | Verified snapshot· 2026-10-04 09:19 UTC |
| GitHub stars | 19.9K | 251.1K |
| Weekly growth | +738 | +74.1K |
| Health score | Healthy72/100 | Strong95/100 |
| Contributors | 101 | 2.2K |
| Commits per week | 1.8 | 876.8 |
| Open issues | 52 | 24.6K |
| Language | Python | Python |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Last commit | 2026-07-20 21:55 UTC | 2026-10-04 09:18 UTC |
| Last release | v1.1.0 | v2026.7.20 |
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