gortex
High-performance code-intelligence engine for AI agents and IDE, supports 257 languages, multi repositories, based on graph, with access via CLI, MCP Server, and API. AI coding agents teammate - expose only needed information, cutting token usage up to 50x. 100% local. Discord: https://discord.gg/39MFHu3J5d
No outside reports on file
Gortex can read all your code including secrets, so scan repositories first for exposed credentials and run it in isolated environments with limited access.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 21, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
- Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
- Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
- CredentialsRequires API key or tokenREVIEW
- Package sourceGitHub (zzet/gortex)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/zzet/gortex ↗
Everything known
We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.
0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30
Popularity grade: C (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-21.
Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.
About Gortex
Gortex is a code analysis tool that understands programs across 257 programming languages by building a graph of how code pieces connect together. It runs locally on your computer and can be used through a command line, API, or as an AI assistant plugin to help AI agents read and understand code more efficiently while using less AI tokens.
Who it’s for
Software developers and AI coding assistants that need to analyze large codebases quickly. Teams wanting to reduce cloud API costs by running code analysis on their own machines.
Alternatives
- Tabnine — cloud and local AI code completion that also indexes repositories
- Cody (Sourcegraph) — code search and AI understanding with self-hosted options
- GitHub Copilot — AI coding assistant with built-in code understanding (cloud-based)
- Tree-sitter — open-source code parser supporting many languages, lighter-weight than gortex
Setup
Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.
Follow the project's README at https://github.com/zzet/gortex (opens external site) for installation instructions, as the setup may vary by your system and intended use case.
Why this grade
Signal-based grade (3/7 points): well starred on GitHub, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- GitHub stars
- 1.9k
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-10-29
These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.
Risks to watch for
- Code exposure: The tool reads your entire codebase, so any secrets (API keys, passwords) left in code comments or files will be accessible to it
- Graph injection: Malicious code in your repositories could potentially manipulate how the tool builds its understanding of your code
- AI prompt injection: If used with AI agents, specially crafted code comments or variable names might trick the AI into doing unintended things
- Local storage: Code analysis results stored locally could be read by other programs or users on the same machine
- Dependency risks: Like any open-source tool, security flaws in its own dependencies could be exploited
How to lower the risk
Least-privilege permissions
- Run gortex with a restricted user account, not as administrator
- Limit which code repositories it can access
Network isolation
- Run it only on local machines or air-gapped networks
- Don't expose the API to untrusted networks without strong authentication
Monitoring
- Log what files gortex accesses and when
- Review AI agent decisions when using gortex as a code helper
Red flags to watch for
- Unusual file access patterns or performance spikes
- Code comments that look like AI prompt manipulation attempts
- Updates that expand network access or file permissions
Questions
How do I install Gortex?
Gortex does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/zzet/gortex.
Are there security reports about Gortex?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Gortex currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include code exposure, graph injection, ai prompt injection.
Is Gortex actively maintained?
Gortex has 1.9k GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/zzet/gortex before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to Gortex?
Notable alternatives to Gortex include Tabnine (cloud and local AI code completion that also indexes repositories), Cody (Sourcegraph) (code search and AI understanding with self-hosted options), GitHub Copilot (AI coding assistant with built-in code understanding (cloud-based)), Tree-sitter (open-source code parser supporting many languages, lighter-weight than gortex). You can also compare Gortex side by side with other skills in the Related tools section on this page.
README badge and team notes
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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: gortex
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/zzet-gortex
- **Type:** AI agent skill
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 1.9k GitHub stars
#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** Requires API key or token
- **Package source:** GitHub (zzet/gortex)
#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/zzet/gortex
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.
_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 21, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._Key facts
- Type
- AI agent skill
- Publisher
- zzet
- Source code
- github.com/zzet/gortex
- Est. context load
- ~103 tokens idle · ~450 tokens when active (on-demand skill)
- Popularity
- 1.9k GitHub stars
- Last updated
- 2026-10-29
- Last graded
- 2026-10-21
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