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| What | advai-cli | Cotal |
|---|---|---|
| Risk grade | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. | BB · Some risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. |
| Type | AI agent skill | AI agent skill |
| Est. context load | ~53 tokens idle · ~450 tokens when active (on-demand skill) | ~50 tokens idle · ~450 tokens when active (on-demand skill) |
| GitHub stars | 268 | 373 |
| Weekly npm downloads | — | 24.2k |
| Local files | No local folder access noted | No local folder access noted |
| Command execution | Runs shell or system commands | No shell command runner noted |
| Network reach | Fetches arbitrary web URLs | Connects to outside service API |
| Credentials | No API token required | No API token required |
| Package source | GitHub (advai-x/advai-cli) | npm (@cotal-ai/core) |
| Install command | Source repo only | npx -y @cotal-ai/core |
| Bottom line | advai-cli runs shell or system commands and fetches arbitrary web URLs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing. | Cotal is experimental software with low adoption, so use it only in controlled environments with trusted agents until the project matures and proves its security. |
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 30, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
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