dory
★ 11
vs
holaOS
★ 5.4k
dory vs holaOS
dory: Dory is a local-first memory daemon that gives every AI agent the same brain. It uses Markdown as source of truth and SQLite as a disposable sidecar, providing a narrow API for agents to read and write shared memory. This eliminates the need to re-explain context across different tools like Claude, Codex, opencode, etc.; holaOS: holaOS is an agent environment built for long-horizon work, continuity, and self-evolution. It provides agents with a structured operating system including runtime, memory, tools, apps, and durable state, enabling them to operate continuously, evolve over time, and remain inspectable across different runs.
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TL;DR
Choose dory if…Persistent memory across different coding agents (Claude, Codex, etc.)
Choose holaOS if…Building agents that perform complex, multi-step tasks over extended periods
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Side-by-Side Comparison
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Features
dory01Local-first memory daemon with Markdown as source of truth
02Narrow API: wake, search, get, memory-write, link
03Native MCP support and HTTP daemon
04Supports multiple AI agents (Claude, Codex, opencode, etc.)
05Deployable via Docker, CLI, or as a durable service
holaOS01Structured operating system for agents
02Designed for long-horizon work and continuity
03Enables agents to self-evolve over time
04Provides durable state and memory for continuous operation
05Offers inspectable state across multiple runs
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Use Cases
dory↳Persistent memory across different coding agents (Claude, Codex, etc.)
↳Session context recovery and cross-tool state management
↳Human-readable audit trail via Markdown and git
holaOS↳Building agents that perform complex, multi-step tasks over extended periods
↳Developing continuously learning and evolving AI systems
↳Creating custom workspace applications on top of the holaOS environment
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Best For
doryTrendingMemory & ContextLLM Infra
holaOSTrendingMulti-AgentLLM Infra
FAQ
FAQ
What is the difference between dory and holaOS?
Both dory and holaOS are in the Memory & Context category. dory has 11 stars, while holaOS has 5.4k stars.
Which is better, dory or holaOS?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose dory if Persistent memory across different coding agents (Claude, Codex, etc.), and holaOS if Building agents that perform complex, multi-step tasks over extended periods.
Is dory free or open source?
Yes, dory is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is holaOS free or open source?
Yes, holaOS is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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