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| What | engrim | sideshow |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. |
| Type | App connector | App connector |
| Est. context load | ~750 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.38% of 200k context) | ~550 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.27% of 200k context) |
| GitHub stars | 301 | 627 |
| Weekly npm downloads | — | 879 |
| Local files | Reads & writes local folders | No local folder access noted |
| Command execution | Runs shell or system commands | Runs shell or system commands |
| Network reach | Connects to outside service API | Fetches arbitrary web URLs |
| Credentials | Requires API key or token | No API token required |
| Package source | GitHub (timgordontg/engrim) | npm (sideshow) |
| Install command | Source repo only | npx -y sideshow |
| Bottom line | engrim reads local files and connects to external service APIs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing. | sideshow runs shell or system commands and fetches arbitrary web URLs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing. |
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 28, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
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