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hive
★ 11.1k
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ask-user-questions-mcp logo
ask-user-questions-mcp
★ 147

hive vs ask-user-questions-mcp

hive: Hive runs colonies of agents for business work: a long-lived queen agent pilots one unit of a task, saves the method as a skill, then fans the rest out to parallel workers that write results into a shared SQLite tracker. It ships persona queens, measured memory, in-process tools, MCP support and crash-safe state, and works with most LLM providers through LiteLLM.; ask-user-questions-mcp: AUQ is a comprehensive toolset designed to integrate human intent into long-running, multi-agent AI workflows. It allows AI assistants to ask clarifying questions via a dedicated CLI interface, centralizing all interactions in one inbox for convenient user responses.

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TL;DR

hive logo
hiveMulti-Agent · ★ 11.1k

Research or data-collection jobs made of many similar units, such as checking dozens of companies

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ask-user-questions-mcp logo
ask-user-questions-mcpMulti-Agent · ★ 147

Guiding AI assistants during coding or complex problem-solving tasks

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
hive logohive
ask-user-questions-mcp logoask-user-questions-mcp
Category
Multi-Agent
Multi-Agent
Stars
★ 11.1k
★ 147
License
Apache-2.0
MIT
Install Command
git clone https://github.com/aden-hive/hive.git && cd hive && ./quickstart.sh
bun add -g auq-mcp-server
Updated
4d ago
4mo ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
multi-agent, agent-runtime, python
AI, Multi-Agent, Human-in-the-loop
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Features

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01Queen and worker model: orchestration is a tool call (run_worker, run_playbook) rather than a predefined graph
02Shared SQLite tracker per colony, so progress can be queried, audited and resumed
03Persistent markdown memory benchmarked on LongMemEval
04Built-in shell, file, search, scraping and chart tools plus any MCP server via hive mcp add
05Cron, interval and webhook triggers, with Sentinel escalation to Telegram or Slack
ask-user-questions-mcp logoask-user-questions-mcp
01Supports single/multiple choice questions with custom options
02Enables multi-agent interoperability and question queueing
03Human-in-the-loop capabilities: question rejection with explanation, elaboration requesting, quick recommendations
04Non-invasive CLI interface with native OS notifications and terminal progress bar
05Multi-language support and customizable color themes
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Use Cases

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↳Research or data-collection jobs made of many similar units, such as checking dozens of companies
↳Growth, RevOps, lead generation and content tasks handled by persona agents
↳Long-running batch work that must survive crashes and pick up where it stopped
ask-user-questions-mcp logoask-user-questions-mcp
↳Guiding AI assistants during coding or complex problem-solving tasks
↳Injecting human intent into long-running autonomous AI workflows to prevent hallucinations
↳Centralizing clarifying questions from multiple AI agents into a single, manageable inbox
↳Responding to AI queries remotely via SSH without disrupting workflow
↳Providing a unified interface for questioning across various AI clients and platforms (MCP, OpenCode)
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Best For

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Most Popular
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FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between hive and ask-user-questions-mcp?
Both hive and ask-user-questions-mcp are in the Multi-Agent category. hive has 11.1k stars, while ask-user-questions-mcp has 147 stars.
Which is better, hive or ask-user-questions-mcp?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose hive if Research or data-collection jobs made of many similar units, such as checking dozens of companies, and ask-user-questions-mcp if Guiding AI assistants during coding or complex problem-solving tasks.
Is hive free or open source?
Yes, hive is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
Is ask-user-questions-mcp free or open source?
Yes, ask-user-questions-mcp is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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