AgentIndex icon
AgentIndex
reticle logo
reticle
★ 1.3k
vs
anatomy logo
anatomy
★ 18.6k

reticle vs anatomy

reticle: Reticle puts a dev-only SDK inside your web or desktop app so a coding agent can look, act, observe and assert against the running app. Each check ends in a pass, fail or cannot-tell verdict with the network request, state change or console line that decided it and the source line to fix.; anatomy: Anatomy is an Agent Skill that explains a technical idea by having the agent invent a physical machine whose working is the concept, then build it as an interactive isometric figure from dozens of shaded parts. It outputs standalone HTML, a single SVG or React components, and audits its own geometry in headless Chrome.

01

TL;DR

reticle logo
reticleDev Tooling · ★ 1.3k

Check that a coding agent's fix actually works in the running app

Read reticle full review →
anatomy logo
anatomyDev Tooling · ★ 18.6k

Explain a system concept such as a rate limiter or cache in a blog post

Read anatomy full review →
02

Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
reticle logoreticle
anatomy logoanatomy
Category
Dev Tooling
Dev Tooling
Stars
★ 1.3k
★ 18.6k
License
NOASSERTION
MIT
Install Command
npm install -g @reticlehq/server && claude mcp add reticle -s user -- npx @reticlehq/server mcp
npx skills add wheresryan22/anatomy -g
Updated
2d ago
5d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
agent-skill, agent-skills, agent-testing
agent-skill, claude-code, svg
03

Features

reticle logoreticle
01Verdicts of yes, no or unknown with the evidence and file:line attached
02Reads network responses, store state (zustand, Redux, TanStack Query, Pinia) and console errors
03Saved flows that replay deterministically without an AI model
04CI gate that fails changes touching a saved flow without a new passing run
05SDK excluded from production builds; bridge listens only on 127.0.0.1
anatomy logoanatomy
01Three figure kinds: SVG, SVG plus WebGL shaders, and a beta 3D mode
02Live readouts driven by the same model that moves the parts
03Geometry audit and headless Chrome close-ups to check every joint
04Output as standalone HTML, a single SVG file or React/Next.js components
05Node built-in modules only; no API keys or npm install
04

Use Cases

reticle logoreticle
↳Check that a coding agent's fix actually works in the running app
↳Catch silent failures such as a 500 response behind a success message
↳Guard key user journeys in CI with replayable flows
anatomy logoanatomy
↳Explain a system concept such as a rate limiter or cache in a blog post
↳Create interactive illustrations for docs or talks
↳Draw detailed machines with fire, water or light effects
05

Best For

reticle logoreticle
EssentialTrending
anatomy logoanatomy
Most Popular
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between reticle and anatomy?
Both reticle and anatomy are in the Dev Tooling category. reticle has 1.3k stars, while anatomy has 18.6k stars.
Which is better, reticle or anatomy?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose reticle if Check that a coding agent's fix actually works in the running app, and anatomy if Explain a system concept such as a rate limiter or cache in a blog post.
Is reticle free or open source?
Yes, reticle is open source on GitHub (NOASSERTION).
Is anatomy free or open source?
Yes, anatomy is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Cloud Infrastructure
Ad

Deploy on DigitalOcean

Host your MCP servers, Docker containers, and AI agents with $200 free credit over 60 days.

Claim $200 Free Credit
→

Related

Alternatives to reticle →Alternatives to anatomy →reticle details →anatomy details →