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OpenHands vs YYLO
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| Fact | OpenHands | YYLO |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 93k | 66 |
| Latest | v1.39.0 | cli-v0.2.1-rc.1 |
| Last push | 2026-11-12 | 2026-11-03 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 41+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 3+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Claude Code. Alternatives to Claude Code →
Full replacementOpenHandsAgent that works inside a sandboxed container, driven from a web UI, a CLI or CI.
PartialYYLOAn orchestrator for coding agents rather than an agent itself; runs them on Kanban tasks in worktrees, tracking task state and sequencing merges.
OpenHands
- v1.39.02026-11-11feat(automations): filter the dashboard by owner with a Service accounts option
- v1.38.02026-11-10feat: edit executable plugin configuration in automation help
- v1.37.02026-11-06feat(automations): explain each automation with a Mermaid diagram
- pr19394-evidence2026-11-05PR #19394 evidence (temporary)
- v1.36.02026-11-05feat(automations): open templates without the missing-integration notice
YYLO
- v0.2.1-rc.142026-09-02@yylo/cli 0.2.1-rc.14pre-release
- v0.2.1-rc.132026-09-02@yylo/cli 0.2.1-rc.13pre-release
- v0.2.1-rc.122026-09-02@yylo/cli 0.2.1-rc.12pre-release
- v0.2.1-rc.112026-09-02@yylo/cli 0.2.1-rc.11pre-release
- v0.2.1-rc.102026-09-02@yylo/cli 0.2.1-rc.10pre-release
OpenHands
✓ signed The latest release, v1.39.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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YYLO
unsigned The latest release, cli-v0.2.1-rc.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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