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MetaGPT
★ 68.4k
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★ 2.0k

MetaGPT vs on-policy

MetaGPT: MetaGPT is a multi-agent framework that assigns different roles to LLMs, enabling them to collaborate on complex software development tasks. It takes a one-line requirement and outputs comprehensive project artifacts, mimicking a software company's entire process.; on-policy: This repository implements MAPPO, a multi-agent variant of PPO, widely used in cooperative multi-agent games and research. It provides robust implementations for various multi-agent environments like StarCraft II, Hanabi, and Google Research Football, along with detailed training scripts and hyperparameter guidance.

01

TL;DR

MetaGPT logoChoose MetaGPT if…

Data Interpreter

on-policy logoChoose on-policy if…

Research and experimentation in cooperative multi-agent reinforcement learning

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
MetaGPT logoMetaGPT
on-policy logoon-policy
Category
LLM Infra
LLM Infra
Stars
★ 68.4k
★ 2.0k
License
MIT
MIT
Updated
4mo ago
1y ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
Multi-Agent System, Large Language Models, Software Development
Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning, PPO, MAPPO
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Features

MetaGPT logoMetaGPT
01Accepts single-line requirements and generates comprehensive software artifacts (e.g., user stories, APIs, documentation).
02Emulates a software company by assigning distinct roles (e.g., PM, Architect, Engineer) to LLM agents.
03Orchestrates collaborative processes using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for complex task completion.
04Supports integration with various Large Language Models and APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Azure, Ollama, Groq).
05Enables advanced capabilities like data interpretation and automated workflow generation.
on-policy logoon-policy
01Implementation of MAPPO (Multi-Agent PPO)
02Support for diverse multi-agent environments (e.g., StarCraft II, Hanabi)
03Ready-to-use training scripts for various scenarios
04Detailed hyperparameter guidance and updated results
05Default support for shared policy among agents
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Use Cases

MetaGPT logoMetaGPT
↳Data Interpreter
↳Debate
↳Researcher
on-policy logoon-policy
↳Research and experimentation in cooperative multi-agent reinforcement learning
↳Benchmarking and evaluating PPO's effectiveness in MARL scenarios
↳Training AI agents for popular multi-agent games like StarCraft II and Hanabi
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Best For

MetaGPT logoMetaGPT
Most PopularTrendingEssential
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TrendingReinforcement LearningMulti-Agent AI
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between MetaGPT and on-policy?
Both MetaGPT and on-policy are in the LLM Infra category. MetaGPT has 68.4k stars, while on-policy has 2.0k stars.
Which is better, MetaGPT or on-policy?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose MetaGPT if Data Interpreter, and on-policy if Research and experimentation in cooperative multi-agent reinforcement learning.
Is MetaGPT free or open source?
Yes, MetaGPT is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is on-policy free or open source?
Yes, on-policy is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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